Karen Anderson
InstructorKaren first discovered pilates by sheer happenstance in 2007 when a coworker, whose wife was in the process of completing her student teaching hours, recommended she try it. Within a few sessions she was completely sold on the changes she saw and felt in her body. Following retirement from the Coast Guard in 2014 and with nearly nine years as a Pilates client under belt, she began her journey toward becoming a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor. Karen is Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) and a graduate of the internationally recognized Body Arts and Science International (BASI) Academy with over 500 combined hours of practice, observation, and apprenticeship. She also holds certifications through Madd Dogg Athletics as a Spin Instructor and Barre Above as a Barre Instructor. A proud Virginia Tech graduate, Karen currently resides in Norfolk with her husband Josh, and their daughter Rylee. When not in the pilates studio, you'll find her volunteering her time at Saint Patrick Catholic School, serving as a leader for her daughter's Girl Scout troop, or just relaxing at the beach.