Alex's passion for movement began long before Pilates through years of playing soccer and swimming. While she has always enjoyed staying active, she fell in love with Pilates for its unique ability to build strength, improve body awareness, and create a deeper mind-body connection.

She is currently completing her Pilates Mat and Reformer certification through Breathe Education, with plans to finish in July 2026. Throughout her training, Alexandria has developed a deep appreciation for the precision and intention behind the classical Pilates method and is passionate about helping others experience its transformative benefits.

Alexandria believes Pilates is for every body and strives to create a welcoming environment where clients feel supported, challenged, and empowered. She loves watching clients grow stronger, move with confidence, and discover what their bodies are capable of through consistent, intentional movement.

Brittany’s passion for movement has been a defining aspect of her life, beginning with dance at a young age and continuing through her college years. During her time at Goucher College, she was introduced to Pilates through academic classes at the Pilates Center, where she gained foundational knowledge of the discipline.

She pursued her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Washington University in St. Louis, where she began integrating Pilates principles into her clinical practice. Driven by her appreciation for the benefits of Pilates, Brittany continued her practice at the Pilates Barre, further deepening her connection to this method of movement.

In October 2024, Brittany completed the comprehensive 450-hour Polestar Pilates certification, solidifying her expertise in blending Pilates with evidence-based physical therapy. Her approach emphasizes personalized, movement-focused care that enhances rehabilitation and overall wellness.

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Peggy has been a fitness fanatic since she can remember. After a car accident, she had ruptured a disc in her lower back, but she was determined to avoid surgery and taught herself how to relieve the pain through her own studies of Pilates. After taking a few privates at The Pilates Barre Studio, she started her official Pilates training through The Core Center’s PMA approved comprehensive Pilates teacher training. She loves researching and expanding her knowledge on the benefits and practice of Pilates. Peggy is passionate about helping others reach their fitness goals, feel better about themselves, and work through current aches and pains. Peggy truly believes there is no reason to kill yourself to be fit and healthy. So, if you want to be worked out, feel the burn, but also feel amazing after, come see her!

Monet is a nationally certified Pilates Method Alliance instructor. She received her initial training from The Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado, where she completed training on all Pilates apparatus including mat work. Monet was working as a sports performance and strength training coach when she discovered Pilates. She loved the way it made her body feel and enabled her to perform better and stronger. She knew she wanted to share this method with her clients. Monet has also completed Barre and TRX certifications and is excited to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Stephanie Manning has been teaching for as long as she can remember. Injury rehabilitation and prevention is what led her to the Pilates practice, but her passion for health, well-being, and mobility is what permeates through her teaching. Stephanie is a Pilates Method Alliance trained teacher, under Mary J Brown of St. Louis, and a PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher. She continues to seek training and experience from a variety of professionals in the field. She has completed observations and classes at Pilates Aligned, in Denver, Colorado, under Cara Reeser, a second generation trained teacher and carrier of the Kathy Grant work. Stephanie is currently attending The Pilates Center of Boulder Colorado for an additional Pilates Certification.

Stephanie took the studio over after teaching here for about three years. She is excited to continue to offer The Pilates Barre Studio to the Edwardsville Community, and looks forward to helping clients evolve, strengthen, and restore.

Lynsey is a freshly certified Barre instructor and is currently working toward her Pilates certification at TPBS—and she’s obsessed in the best way. After trying every workout under the sun (cycling, running, yoga, weight training…you name it), nothing truly clicked until she walked into TPBS. The energy, the strength, the mind–body magic—she was hooked. She knew teaching would be a fulfilling way to share the impact TPBS teachers have had on her with others.

Throughout her wellness journey, Lynsey has been committed to healing her chronic autoimmune pain and has found that consistent Pilates and Barre practice has made her feel healthier and stronger than ever. Her goal as an instructor is to help others experience the same empowerment, confidence, and renewed energy that these movement practices have given her.
When she’s not at the studio, Lynsey is busy being a full-time “mom Uber” to her three boys and their endless sports and school activities. She also works part-time at Edwardsville’s Main Street Community Center and runs her own photography business—Lynsey Tedesco Photography & Design—specializing in branding and family photography.

Few fun facts:

-She’s an avid thrift shopper and never misses a chance to hunt for a deal—especially when she’s traveling.
-Lynsey has a Bachelor Degree in Accounting and spent four years as an auditor… before realizing an office job was not her calling and made a quick pivot into photography.
-The fastest way to her heart? A glass of red wine and an oat milk latte.
-Her family’s love language is music—she, her husband, and their three boys are always catching live shows, and there’s always a record spinning or Alexa playing in their home.

Harley brings a lifelong dedication to health and wellness to every class she teaches. As a former collegiate soccer player, her athletic background gave her a deep appreciation for movement, discipline, and the power of feeling strong in your body.

After her soccer career came to a close, she discovered pilates and barre and was immediately drawn to its precision and low-impact challenge. She went on to earn her certification through IBBFA's Barre Certification Level 1 and has since channeled her background in nutrition, athletics, and her natural love of creativity into designing classes that involve thoughtful movement and a good challenge.

A florist by trade and a new mama, Harley has a particular passion for helping women reconnect with their strength and confidence.

When she's not in the studio, you'll find her designing flowers or with her husband, daughter and 3 dogs. She is known to love local coffee shops and to seek out a great patio with good, nourishing food.