ABOUT
Rocky Mountain Pilates Studio was founded with the vision of providing a profound system of exercises using special apparatus designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness, for all ages. It is our goal to aim our clients’ focus on the real beauty and strength they hold within themselves. At Rocky Mountain Pilates we provide a safe and encouraging atmosphere where people can train for the strength, stability, and confidence that will carry them through a long healthy life.
Teachers
Taylor Howe Fahlstrom
Teacher and Co-Owner with Marty Scripps
Taylor grew up playing soccer, doing gymnastics and water-skiing. She attended college where she studied psychology and played soccer, leaving college after her freshman year to pursue her dream of becoming a massage therapist and help people heal through bodywork. While in massage school she fell in love with Pilates after experiencing firsthand the physical, emotional and spiritual benefits of controlled movement. After completing massage school she traveled to Thailand where she continued her bodywork training. When she returned from her travels she completed comprehensive Pilates training through Power Pilates and graduated in 2005, and she has been a full time teacher ever since. Taylor treats everyone as an individual and works with a wide range of ages and abilities. Over the years she has fallen even more in love with Pilates after witnessing so many clients heal and transform their bodies—and their lives—through Pilates. When Taylor isn’t teaching she loves spending time with her husband Jason, daughter Lily, dog Koa and her mom and dad.
Jodi Riley
Teacher
Jodi received her comprehensive Pilates certification from Peak Pilates and has been teaching since 2012. She enjoys working with all clients, whether it’s to get a great workout or to help clients meet their specific goals. In her free time, Jodi enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and dog.
Kristen Baker
Teacher
Kristen started Pilates training in 2005 with Richard Rossiter at Pilates of Boulder in order to keep in shape through graduate school. She has received certification through Richard for all Pilates equipment and mat. As well as being a full-time kindergarten teacher, Kristen has been teaching privates and classes at Rocky Mountain Pilates since it opened in 2005!
Shana Symko
Teacher
Shana discovered Pilates around 10 years ago and instantly feel in love with how it brought together mind, body and spirt for her. After she discovered she had Diastis Recti after her second child she really understood the importance of Pilates and how important it was to move our bodies the correct way. She loves how Pilates can heal, strengthen and challenge the body and mind.
Amanda Stone
Teacher
Amanda discovered Pilates while trying to rehab her back after pregnancy and a car accident over 10 years ago. After that, she was hooked and wanted to help others discover the power of Pilates. She was certified to teach through Power Pilates in 2013- right here at RMP! Although being a classically trained instructor she infuses fun and flow into every workout, without deviating from form and precision. She loves the “ah-ha” moments of those dedicated to their practice. She also loves teaching the advanced client. Watching them grow and get stronger— it’s priceless to her!
In 2018, Amanda was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, so this has made her even more dedicated to moving in an intentional way every day. She hopes to help other people dealing with chronic conditions.
Courtney Hepner
Teacher
Fitness has been a passion for Courtney her entire life. She grew up doing gymnastics and continued her gymnastics career at college, where she got her degree in Health & Physical Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. As a certified Personal Trainer Courtney trains individuals of all levels and abilities. She also holds certifications in Corrective Exercise, Group Fitness, & Yoga and is a Cheerleading coach and a Holistic Mental Wellness coach. After playing competitive rugby for 15 years, Courtney now runs ultra marathons in the beautiful mountains of Colorado. Courtney credits Pilates for transforming her body awareness and posture and for allowing her to breathe on a much deeper level. Pilates is now an essential part of her training program. She loves empowering people to live happier and healthier lives, and her new found love for Pilates has helped her do that!
Kristin Hapke
Teacher
Kristin teaches movement awareness, connectivity, alignment, and efficient
movement patterns for greater ease, range of motion, stability and core strength.
She has been teaching Pilates for over 18 years at studios, community centers and
universities in such places as Columbus, OH, Seattle WA, New York, NY and
successfully owned a Pilates studio in Brooklyn, NY. Most recently has been teaching
Pilates and dance at Coker University in South Carolina. She was introduced to
Pilates in her rigorous dance training and the system continued to support her as a
professional dancer for over 20 years.
Her Pilates certification is from the PhysicalMind Institute in NY by master teachers,
Lesley Powell and Doris Pastuer Hall. Kristin is a Laban Movement Analyst and her
certification from Integrated Movement Studies in Seattle, WA. She has been a
trainer and consultant for the PhysicalMind Institute and co-developed the
continuing education courses, Circular Pilates and Tye 4. Additionally her
demonstrations of reformer exercises can be found on PMI, Deconstructing the
Reformer, PMI’s 2008 DVD.
Kristin loves to study movement therapy, somatics and continues to enrich her
Pilates practice. Recently, she has taken workshops on fascia for greater support
with Elizabeth Larkam and presented at the Somatics Dance Conference in Geneva,
NY this past July.
Katie Lillibridge
Teacher
Katie is a wife and fun-loving mother to two kids and her dog Faith. Katie has a passion for Pilates and helping others feel and look their best. Katie developed her passion for Pilates at the young age of 18 and has been teaching ever since. She loves spending time with her friends and family, working, and making others happy.
Nancy Macri
Teacher