Teachers
Tammy
Tammy graduated from St. Joseph’s University with a bachelors degree in Marketing. Her passion for fitness started in the Martial Posture karate studio in Philadelphia where as a student and teacher she earned her Brown Belt Degree.
Her love for pilates began in 2008, at Bodemotion in Phoenixville, PA where she completed her first comprehensive teaching program based off the Romana lineage. She continued her studies with the completion of the Ron Fletcher Program of Study in 2014. Tammy continues to expand her knowledge and understanding of the work through various workshops, conferences and weekly lessons. She is recognized as a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher through the NCPT and a Fletcher Pilates® Qualified Teacher.
After an injury in 2018, Tammy started working with an Egoscue therapist to correct postural deviations that were a contributing factor. Experiencing first hand how the method restored her body back to its designed posture and function, Tammy decided to pursue a certification in the Egoscue Method. In 2020 she received her Postural Alignment Specialist certified by Egoscue Institute. Postural Therapy compliments pilates beautifully. It bilaterally aligns the eight load bearing joints, which are the shoulders, hips, knees and ankles to create a fully functional musculoskeletal system. This provides a perfect foundation in which to lengthen and strenghten wtih pilates.
Tammy truly believes that regular practice of Postural Therapy and pilates can transform all areas of one’s life. She hopes to help her clients develop a love for movement and an understanding of its’ many benefits.
Hannah
Hannah began her dance training in New Freedom, Pennsylvania where she received her early dance education at various studios including EMC Performing Arts and Dance Conservatory of Maryland. She furthered her technique by attending many summer intensives at the Peabody Preparatory, Dance Conservatory of Maryland, Susquehanna Youth Ballet, Ballet Chesapeake, and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Hannah graduated from Drexel University where she received a B.S. in Health Sciences with a minor in Dance and Exercise Science. While at Drexel, she performed works by Miriam Giguere, Lindsay Browning, Kalila Kingsford Smith, Dara Meredith, Jim Bunting, Emma Valeria, and Meredith Rainey.
She hopes to combine her love for dance and science along with her Pilates training to help individuals build functional strength and mobility.
Melissa
Melissa
Melissa Funtanilla holds a B.S. in Advertising from San Jose State University and moved to Philadelphia to pursue her Master’s degree, which she earned from Drexel University.
Her love for movement began during her years as a ballerina and cheerleader, which later led her to discover Pilates. After taking her first Pilates class, she fell in love with it and eventually decided to share her passion by teaching it.
Melissa holds a Level 1 Comprehensive Certification through Peak Pilates, covering the Reformer, Cadillac, Tower, Small Barrels, Magic Circle, Mat, Ladder Barrel, High Chair, and Low Chair. She is also in the process of completing a Comprehensive Certification through Body Precision Pilates, having already completed Levels 1-5 in mat work, Levels 1-3 in reformer, and additional training on tower, cadillac, chair, and small equipment.
When she’s not teaching or practicing Pilates, Melissa runs a marketing agency with her best friend. You can also find her enjoying quality time with her pup Maddie!
