Elizabeth

Owner and Pilates Instructor

Elizabeth is the founder and owner of Touch of Pilates. She is passionate about holistic health and helping others reach their health potential. She has been teaching Pilates since 2009 and owned Touch of Pilates since 2011. Elizabeth was trained at the Midwest Pilates Institute, which is the first Wisconsin EAP state-approved Pilates teacher training school and one of the few state-approved programs in the country. She has experience teaching people with all different body types, including athletes, pregnant women, and clients with fibromyalgia and sciatica. She understands how to work with people with a limited range of motion and how to challenge everyone’s physical needs in a safe, fun, and loving manner. Her goal is to not just teach but to inspire you and show how amazing you are.

Casen

Pilates Instructor

Casen hails from the Southwest, with a lengthy background in movement and teaching. She spent 15 years learning the arts of ballet, tap, modern and jazz dance. During that time she spent 5 years teaching ballet curriculum to students ages 3-7. Casen then moved to Tucson, Arizona where she completed a Bachelor of Science in Physiology with a minor in Psychology. Shortly after graduating Casen moved to Wisconsin with her high school sweetheart where they both began careers at Epic. During this time Casen fell in love with Pilates and Elizabeth’s studio. With her passion for movement and wellness, pursuing a career in Pilates teaching was a natural next step. Casen’s Pilates training comes through UW-Madison while interning under Elizabeth’s guidance. She is looking forward to sharing her Pilates experience with her students.

Cindee

Pilates Instructor

Cindee's Pilates journey started after a back injury, and fell in love with how it helped her heal and feel stronger. Her Pilates training comes from the home of Touch of Pilates. She has internship over 720 hrs with Elizabeth and is a 5th Generation Pilates Teacher teaching the concepts and movements of Controgy. Cindee believe workouts should be fun and something you look forward to, so she will always aim to bring energy and joy to your classes. When she is not in the studio, she enjoy competing in pageants, trying new coffee spots, arts and crafts, and nature walks. Spanish is her first language, so feel free to chat with her in español.

Niki

Pilates Instructor

Niki recently earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dance, a certificate in Pilates, and completed the coursework for Pre-Physical Therapy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After many years as a dancer and countless injuries she sought cross training that would help her heal and become stronger without dancing. She eventually found Pilates and was impressed with the benefits Pilates has to offer. Niki is passionate about helping others and soon after she completed Pilates training she started teaching and spreading her knowledge of movement through Pilates. She also has teaching experience with children through the outreach dance program, Performing Ourselves. She preaches finding a healthy balance physically, mentally, and emotionally. While teaching Niki focuses on the mantra: All bodies are unique and all movements have value. Niki strives to focus on the individual and what works best for them.

Christine

Melt and Pilates Instructor

Christine entire life was playing just about every sport out there, but especially volleyball and basketball. She became obsessed with Pilates when she was rehabbing for a knee replacement and went through the training after her surgery. Her comprehensive training was through Club Pilates on all Balanced Body Equipment. She has wide range of training through E-RYT® 500, YACEP® yoga certifications as well an Adaptive Yoga and Yin Yoga Certifications. She has a certification in the Melt Method through level 3. She as BS degree from Drake University, and a MED degree from the University of Minnesota. She taught physical education to all levels and was a varsity volleyball coach for years in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Christine has been teaching Pilates for 5 years and absolutely loves it! Her goal in teaching is to help people learn how to move their body in a safe and effective way. To help her clients continue to be learners about their own bodies, to feel empowered, and to have fun at the same time.

Instructors | Touch of Pilates | Studios in Madison, WI and Janesville, WI

Meet the Team

Elizabeth

Owner and Pilates Instructor

Casen

Pilates Instructor

Cindee

Pilates Instructor

Niki

Pilates Instructor

Christine

Melt and Pilates Instructor

Keziah

Studio’s Greeter