Ellen Barhorst, BS Kinesiology, Exercise & Movement Science

Ellen has been practicing Pilates since her certificate training began with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Pilates training program in 2016, where she also got her BS in Kinesiology - Exercise and Movement Science. She has been teaching Pilates for the last two years as a freelance virtual instructor & instructor with Club Pilates Madison. Ellen moved to St. Louis in July 2020 where she is currently pursuing her MD at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Ellen combines her love of movement & dance with her passion for anatomy and the human body to bring you a unique, energetic style of Pilates. “To me, Pilates is about using functional movement to build holistic strength and connectivity throughout the body. Pilates challenges us to be more introspective with our movement, creating an energy that empowers us to find strength and balance both in the studio and in our daily lives.” Hop in one of Ellen’s classes for a strong, effective Pilates workout & a great playlist to match your movement!