Meet Our Instructors

Sarah's journey with Pilates began after a career-ending injury as a competitive swimmer. Through Pilates, she not only rehabilitated her body but discovered a passion for helping others transform their physical and mental well-being.

After training extensively in both classical and contemporary Pilates methods across the country, Sarah founded Right Fit Pilates with a simple mission: to create a studio where everyone feels welcome, regardless of their fitness level or background.

Sarah believes that Pilates is not just exercise—it's a practice of mindful movement that can benefit anyone. Her teaching style combines technical precision with warmth and encouragement, helping each client discover their own strength.

When she's not at the studio, Sarah enjoys hiking with her golden retriever, practicing yoga, and exploring the local farmers markets in Bethesda.

Emily's path to Pilates came through her 12-year career as a professional ballet dancer with the National Ballet. When chronic injuries threatened her career, she discovered Pilates as both rehabilitation and a sustainable way to maintain strength and flexibility.

Now, she combines her understanding of the dancer's body with Pilates methodology to help clients of all backgrounds move with more grace and less pain. Her expertise in rehabilitation makes her particularly skilled at working with clients recovering from injuries or surgery.

Emily's classes are known for their attention to detail and focus on proper alignment. She has a gift for breaking down complex movements into accessible steps, making Pilates approachable for beginners while still challenging for advanced practitioners.

Outside the studio, Emily continues to choreograph for local dance companies and teaches master classes for professional dancers looking to incorporate Pilates into their training.

Marcus brings a unique perspective to Pilates, combining his Master's degree in Sports Science from the University of Maryland with comprehensive Pilates training. As a former collegiate lacrosse player, he understands the demands of athletic performance and the importance of cross-training.

His approach to Pilates emphasizes functional movement patterns that translate directly to sports performance and everyday activities. Marcus is particularly skilled at helping athletes improve their core stability, rotational power, and injury prevention.

Beyond working with athletes, Marcus has a passion for helping busy professionals combat the effects of desk work. His classes often incorporate exercises specifically designed to counteract the postural challenges of modern work life.

When he's not teaching, Marcus coaches youth sports and volunteers with organizations that bring fitness programming to underserved communities in the DC area.

Luna discovered Pilates during a challenging period in her life when she was seeking both physical healing and stress relief. What started as a personal practice became a calling when she realized the profound impact mindful movement could have on overall well-being.

Her teaching style is unique in its integration of breathwork and mindfulness principles from her yoga training. Luna believes that true transformation happens when we connect movement with intention, and her classes reflect this philosophy.

Clients often describe Luna's classes as both calming and challenging—a combination that helps build strength while reducing stress. She has a special gift for creating a safe, non-judgmental space where beginners feel comfortable and encouraged.

Luna is also trained in trauma-informed movement practices, making her particularly skilled at working with clients who are healing from physical or emotional trauma. She regularly leads workshops on stress reduction through movement.