Meet the Instructors of Kaia Pilates
Meet Kaia!
Studio Owner / Instructor
Kaia was first introduced to Pilates in college. As a Division I collegiate Pole Vaulter, she has dealt with many injuries, including breaking her back twice. Kaia discovered the many benefits of doing Pilates, including how it strengthened and lengthened all of her muscles, to both better her physically and to prevent further, or new, injuries.
After Kaia graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelors Degree in Early American History and a minor in Special Topics in Healthcare and Medicine, she moved to South Carolina. Once there, Kaia started to use Pilates as cross training for surfing and rediscovered her passion for Pilates. Wanting to share her love of Pilates with others and advance her own knowledge, she enrolled in the Ab & Flow Pilates Training Program. This was a comprehensive 500+ hour certification in the Reformer, Tower, Mat, Chair, Barrel, Cadillac, and Spine Corrector. The certification also covered pregnancy and how to safely work with clients with back injuries. During the course of the program, Kaia intensified her love of Pilates and for teaching. Upon receiving her certification she began teaching full time at Ab & Flow, as well as teaching online mat classes privately.
Recently Kaia moved to Scarborough, Maine with her boyfriend, Nate, and Australian Shepherd puppy, Wonky! When she’s not teaching Pilates you can find Kaia hiking, surfing, or exploring the beaches. She is excited to share her knowledge of Pilates with all of her clients! Kaia wants to leave her clients feeling stronger, happier, and more confident in their abilities.
Meet Leslie!
Instructor
Hi, I’m Leslie Guerin, the creator of BarSculpt and a 25+ year fitness professional. Certified through the Pilates method alliance and a teacher trainer in both Barre and Pilates. I have two grown children and moved to New Hampshire from Maine. I strive to bring confidence and knowledge to each and every session. My committed to helping people feel empowered in their bodies on their best and worst days! If you have ailments and injuries but have been cleared to move, I would be honored to work with you in class or privately and get you back to feeling yourself again.
Meet Rachel!
Instructor
Rachel began her Pilates teacher training in Portland Maine, starting in September of 2022 as she worked through and completed her 6-month, 200-hour comprehensive Pilates certification program, specializing in Pilates mat, reformer, and chair apparatus. Once certified, Rachel began teaching in Portland, Maine and has been teaching Pilates full time in the coastal state of Maine ever since. With over two years of Pilates teaching and consistent personal practice in her pocket, Rachel brings a deep understanding of Pilates movement and mind muscle connection.
Rachel brings a warm and uplifting energy to her classes, aiming to make every person in class feel challenged and motivated in a calming, safe space. Rachel teaches Pilates to help people find joy through movement and/or feel more confident and connected to their bodies. Valuing that each body is unique and personal, her goal is to help people find strength and connection in Pilates to improve overall quality of life, extending well beyond the studio.
Rachel’s teaching is a combination of classical and athletic style with a focus on functional movements. Rachel’s fundamental classes will be full body, with a focus on deep core stability. Rachel always aims for intentional movements within a balanced sequence that is both challenging and restorative. Modifications are always available based on individual needs.
