Meet our Team
At Sculpt Pilates Detroit, our team of certified Pilates instructors are dedicated to helping you achieve your fitness goals with personalized and expert guidance.
Kayla
Kayla Steele is a Certified Pilates Instructor, having completed her training with the Pilates Education Institute in Anatomy, Mat, and Reformer, facilitated by Warehouse Pilates. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Wayne State University and has a background in Dance and Sports Medicine. Kayla is known for her dynamic approach blending her expertise in anatomy with a passion for movement, offering personalized Pilates sessions that promote strength, flexibility, and overall wellness. Her teaching style emphasizes proper alignment and injury prevention, aiming to empower clients of all fitness levels to achieve their goals confidently and gracefully. An interesting personal tidbit is that Kayla first started taking Reformer Pilates classes in Highschool to help aid in her dance training. This is where her love of the reformer began! Outside of her professional life, Kayla loves French Bulldogs, enjoys flowers, and has a passion for matcha.
Dre
Dre Lipscomb is a certified Pilates instructor, having completed his training with the Pilates Education Institute in Anatomy, Mat, and Reformer, facilitated by Warehouse Pilates. He also holds a BS in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing from Wayne State University. Dre's journey to becoming a Pilates instructor is marked by a significant personal experience. As an All-State track athlete in high school, he faced a knee injury in college that he thought would permanently limit his mobility. Since becoming a Pilates instructor, he has learned how to stretch and move not only his knee but other body parts he once thought were no longer functioning properly. For Dre, it's all about form, stability, and focus. Outside of his professional life, Dre enjoys football, has a deep connection to Detroit, and values the significance of the numbers 20/50. His approach fosters community and emphasizes achieving fitness goals through a balanced, active lifestyle.
Hunter
Hunter Milan is a vibrant and engaging Pilates instructor, dance educator, and dynamic movement specialist committed to helping clients achieve their personal wellness goals through mindful movement. With a B.F.A. in Dance from Wayne State University and extensive training in both traditional and contemporary techniques—including Ethio-Modern, Limon, Dunham, Cunningham, and African dance—Hunter brings a deep understanding of anatomy, mobility, and artistic expression into every session. She is a graduate of the Pilates Mentorship Program at Wayne State and has completed certifications through STOTT Pilates (Mat-Plus) and Balanced Body (Reformer). Hunter uses inclusive, innovative teaching strategies tailored to each client’s needs, helping them build strength, flexibility, and confidence. Clients and colleagues alike value her charismatic personality, exceptional communication skills, and her ability to create uplifting, safe spaces for growth and transformation. Whether she’s leading a mat class or guiding clients on the reformer, Hunter’s goal is to support holistic wellness through movement, mindfulness, hydration, and gratitude.
Tyler
Health & Wellness Coach
Mat Pilates Instructor
Tyler Eldridge is a certified personal trainer, life coach, and dynamic group fitness instructor with a passion for empowering individuals through strength, movement, and mindset. Tyler combines physical training with motivational coaching to help clients develop sustainable habits and achieve long-term wellness goals.
Currently leading Mat Pilates sessions at Sculpt Pilates, Tyler brings high energy and deep care to every class, focusing on core strength, flexibility, and posture improvement. Her background includes teaching functional movement classes and providing individualized coaching through which she supports clients in building discipline, confidence, and mental resilience.
Tyler holds certifications in Mat Pilates (Sculpt Pilates), Personal Training (ACE, Dec 2024), and Life Coaching (ICF). With a charismatic presence, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to client growth, Tyler creates inclusive, motivating environments where people thrive—mind, body, and spirit.
Victoria
Victoria is an adept movement professional, holding a 500-hour comprehensive Pilates certification and accumulating over 1,000 hours of training in various disciplines, including Yoga and Thai massage. Passionate about helping her clients achieve proper muscle engagement and flow, she brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to every session. She loves practicing all forms of movement, some favorites are martial arts, climbing, swimming, dancing, weightlifting, Yoga and of course Pilates! She also went to school for culinary arts and has a passion for making healthy taste good and helping her clients find ways to incorporate better eating habits into a busy everyday life. Known for her clear cues, fun playlists and well thought out flows, Victoria ensures that you feel challenged and stretched in every class. She is committed to upholding the principles of Pilates—Breath, Concentration, Center, Control, Precision, and Flow—guiding her clients toward a deeper connection with their bodies. With Victoria, you’ll feel stronger, balanced and deeply supported all while having fun.
Reed
Reed brings an uplifting, fast-paced energy to every class, blending challenge, fun, and thoughtful technique. Her Pilates journey began over a decade ago in Chicago, where the practice improved her posture, core strength, and overall well-being. Since then, she has become a dedicated advocate for Pilates as a tool for both physical transformation and emotional balance. Reed is passionate about guiding clients through their Pilates journey and helping them get the most out of every session. She emphasizes strong foundational movement and proper form, with a special focus on alignment from the ground up—feet, ankles, and hips. She loves seeing clients progress and takes pride in supporting their improvements. Reed completes at least three continuing education courses each year to stay current in her practice. She is comprehensively certified through Balanced Body and holds a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Outside the studio, Reed enjoys traveling, exploring Nashville with friends, and relaxing with her senior pug, Franklin.
Becca
Becca brings over two decades of passion and experience to her Pilates practice. Originally from the south side of Chicago, she made Detroit home in 2015 and has since fallen in love with the city and its vibrant community. Her journey with Pilates began over 20 years ago following a back injury, when it was recommended as an alternative to traditional physical therapy. What started as recovery quickly became a lifelong practice. Since then, Becca has leaned on Pilates as a powerful tool to support her physical health, manage pain, and nurture her mental well-being. A true believer in the method, Becca views Pilates as both an effective and enjoyable form of movement; one that meets you exactly where you are, whether you’re a beginner or an elite athlete. Her classes are designed to be a space where clients feel supported, safe, and empowered, while still being thoughtfully challenged and encouraged to grow. Becca is excited to begin her teaching journey at Sculpt Pilates and to share the transformative benefits of Pilates with the community. Outside of the studio, she enjoys yoga, dancing, antiquing, and traveling. When she’s not moving, you can find her pursuing her other passion in real estate or spending time with her two daughters and her dog, Koko Puff.
Heather
Heather is a values-driven movement teacher and lifelong learner. She first discovered her love for mat Pilates in high school and, after a long hiatus, rekindled that connection when she experienced the reformer at Sculpt Pilates. Heather brings over two decades of experience in community building and care-centered work into her teaching. Through her background in nonprofit fundraising and community herbalism, she is deeply committed to centering people and creating spaces where individuals feel supported, seen, and empowered. Heather views Pilates as more than movement; it is a practice that can support accessibility, resilience, and connection to one’s own strength. She believes that reconnecting to our bodies with intention is a powerful way to support how we show up for ourselves and our communities. Her classes are grounded in curiosity, intentionality, and compassion, creating an environment where clients can explore movement in a way that feels both supportive and empowering. And of course, her thoughtfully curated playlists are always a vibe. Outside of the studio, Heather can be found supporting access to higher education through her fundraising work, creating plant-based remedies for her community, or adventuring with her rescue dogs, Dolores and Batty.
Katherine
Katherine has loved Pilates since first discovering it in college and has continued to deepen her practice over the years with her original instructor. Her teaching style is rooted in understanding the why behind each movement. She believes that when clients connect breath with intentional muscle engagement, they are able to move with greater control, challenge themselves more thoughtfully, and build a stronger mind-body connection. Before joining Sculpt Pilates, Katherine spent nearly a decade working in Detroit’s nonprofit and community development space, most recently helping Detroiters access home repair grants and property tax assistance resources. That same dedication to supporting others carries into her approach in the studio, meeting clients where they are and guiding them with care and intention. Katherine’s classes emphasize continuous learning, full-body engagement, and precise, intentional movement. She is especially passionate about Pilates as a practice that supports long-term mobility, strength, and quality of life as we age. Outside of the studio, Katherine enjoys exploring Detroit’s food scene and planning her next travel adventure.
Lizabeth
Liz is a Pilates lover who has channeled that love into teaching. Liz practices and teaches with a focus on strength, alignment, and mindful movement. Liz brings a calm, approachable energy to her sessions, creating a space that feels welcoming, supportive, and easy to settle into. Liz's classes are designed to build core strength, improve flexibility, and develop overall body awareness through controlled, intentional movement. Liz prioritizes clear, simple cueing and thoughtful pacing so clients can feel confident and connected to what their body is doing. Liz works with all levels and enjoys adapting sessions to meet each person where they are, whether they’re just getting started or looking to deepen their practice. Liz's goal is to help clients feel stronger, more balanced, and more at ease in their bodies, while making movement something they look forward to coming back to.
Val
Val is a Sculpt Pilates instructor with a strong academic foundation, holding a B.S. in Statistics with minors in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Mathematics, as well as an M.S. in Biostatistics from Grand Valley State University. She discovered Pilates in 2023 and quickly developed a deep connection to the practice—one that naturally led her to pursue instructor training. What began as a personal passion has evolved into a meaningful way for Val to support others through movement. Val believes Pilates is a powerful tool for physical, mental, and social well-being. To her, the studio is more than a place to work out—it’s an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals can build community, encourage one another, and grow together. Her classes are grounded in intention, creating a space where clients feel both challenged and supported in their practice. Outside of the studio, Val enjoys painting her nails, playing in a euchre league, and spending time walking or biking along the riverwalk.
Nicole
Nicole is a Pilates instructor and licensed social worker based in Metro Detroit. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Oakland University and her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. Since beginning her Pilates journey in 2022, Nicole has been passionate about the powerful connection between movement and mental well-being. She believes Pilates is more than exercise. Pilates is an opportunity to build strength, cultivate mindfulness, and reconnect with yourself. Nicole's classes are designed to be welcoming and inclusive, creating a supportive space for every body. Through intentional movement, mindful breathing, and thoughtful encouragement, she empowers clients to move with confidence while nurturing both physical and mental wellness.
Kristen
Kristen is a comprehensively certified STOTT Pilates Instructor, having completed beginner, intermediate, and advanced training across all Pilates apparatus. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Michigan and holds Master's degrees in both Real Estate and Urban Planning from Cornell University. Kristen discovered her passion for Pilates shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic while working as a strategy consultant in commercial real estate. She experienced firsthand how Pilates builds strength, improves mobility, and supports overall well-being. Kristen especially enjoys working with clients who are new to Pilates, as well as prenatal and postnatal clients and older adults looking to improve mobility, flexibility, stability, and confidence in their movement. Her classes are welcoming, encouraging, and thoughtfully designed to help every client feel stronger, move better, and achieve their individual goals.
Olivia
Olivia Perry is a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor, dancer, and dance educator with a Bachelor of Science in Dance Professions from Wayne State University. She found Pilates through Wayne State's Pilates Mentorship Program, completing her Reformer training through Balanced Body. Drawing on her dance background, Olivia brings a graceful, dancer-inspired flow to each class. Her teaching blends thoughtful imagery, intentional cueing, and precise alignment to create classes that feel challenging and approachable. She believes movement should be expressive, empowering, and accessible to every body. Having experienced the benefits of Pilates herself, Olivia is passionate about helping clients build strength, confidence, and a deeper connection with their bodies. She celebrates every milestone and supports each client both on and off the Reformer. Outside the studio, Olivia loves exploring thrift shops, listening to house music, seeking new adventures, and relaxing at cozy cafés.
Melanie
Melanie Steele is the founder of Sculpt Pilates and a certified Pilates instructor with training from the Pilates Education Institute in Anatomy, Mat, and Reformer, facilitated by Warehouse Pilates. She also completed executive education programs at the University of Michigan and Rutgers University. She discovered her passion for reformer Pilates, which transformed her lifestyle and inspired the creation of Sculpt Pilates. Melanie's journey to becoming a Pilates instructor is deeply rooted in her childhood dream. She fondly recalls her second-grade program, "What Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up," where she expressed her desire to become a teacher. Today, she is delighted to have realized that dream as a Pilates instructor. Beyond her professional life, Melanie has a fondness for rice, the color blue, and Hello Kitty. Melanie is dedicated to empowering others through movement and blends traditional Pilates with innovative techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. Her approach fosters a supportive environment where clients of all levels can thrive in their fitness journey.