I grew up in a home where taking care of yourself—both physically and mentally—was a priority. I vividly remember my mom heading to the gym every night after dinner, no matter the weather. Watching her dedication instilled in me a deep love for fitness.

I started teaching fitness classes at 16, throughout high school and college. Exercise became my anchor, something I needed to stay balanced—it kept me on track.   I found my first Barre Studio in the early 2000's and took my first class. I was instantly hooked. 

Years later, I became a regular at a local Barre studio in Santa Monica, CA and made the decision to become a certified instructor. Just as I was about to start training, life threw a curveball—I found out I was pregnant with my first daughter and was being transferred to Austin, TX for work.  I kept up with Barre classes at a new local studio, and watched as my body transformed and felt stronger than ever. After my second daughter was born, I was invited to go through instructor training, and I jumped at the chance.

Through Barre, I was introduced to Pilates—it had a similar structure and perfectly complemented my routine.  Fast forward six years, and life brought my family to Chesterton, IN. With few connections outside of family, I felt out of place, but teaching Barre at the YMCA helped me find my rhythm again.

Taking a leap of faith, I earned my Pilates certification and decided to open a studio in my home to share my passion for Barre and Mat Pilates with the community. I saw a need for a small, welcoming space where people could show up as they are and leave feeling amazing. And with that, Flow Studio was born.