Gemma is the founder of The Pilates Room and a certified mat & reformer Pilates instructor through Breathe Education. Her journey began with home Pilates sessions that sparked a deep love for the practice and desire to share it with others.

Gemma believes Pilates is for everyone, no matter where the journey begins. Her classes are designed to flow with mindfulness and breath while building strength and creating a sense of calm in the body. Her focus is always on peace, connection, and making every person feel truly welcome.

Hometown: Cranston, RI

Current home base: Little Compton, RI

Favorite way to unwind after class: sunshine & a long walk mid day, cooking & a show in the evening

Go to Pilates move: The roll up

Carolyn earned her 600 hour Comprehensive Apparatus and mat certification from Power Pilates, NY in the Classical Pilates Method in 2005. Carolyn believes in the power of classical Pilates to strengthen, lengthen and heal the body from injury, and in the effectiveness of Joseph Pilates’ method of control, precision and mindfulness in every movement to achieve this goal safely. In her spare time, Carolyn enjoys skiing, teaching skiing, windsurfing and outdoor activities.

Hometown: Wyomissing, PA

Current home base: Portsmouth, RI

Favorite way to unwind after class: take my dog for a walk after a morning class and a bourbon after an evening class!

Go to Pilates move: The roll up

Kalene is a certified Balanced Body Mat and Reformer instructor, currently pursuing her comprehensive certification. She is also a former classical ballet dancer of 22 years. She loves to focus on form and alignment, a good full-body burn, and always brings the sass to your class! She believes Pilates is for every body and is here to support you through your Pilates practice, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced client.

Hometown: Brick, New Jersey

Current home base: Warren, RI

Favorite way to unwind after class: an iced tea and stroll with my pup, Ned after a morning class or a good book & sweet treat after an evening class!

Go to Pilates move: Swan

Natalia is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with a Comprehensive Pilates Certification and VB Method Athletic Mat Certification. She’s known for creative, challenging classes that strategically sculpt and strengthen the body while blending athleticism with flow. Passionate about movement for both physical longevity and mental well-being, she loves building community through fitness. A RISD graduate, Natalia channels her creativity into flows that heal, strengthen, and inspire—both on the mat and reformer.

Hometown: Cranston, RI

Current home base: Cranston, RI

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