CORE CROWN POINT - Key Persons

Beth Steffens was first introduced to yoga and Mat Pilates during a physical education class in high school. This experience paired with 16+ years of dance lessons sparked a new hobby. In 2011, Beth was invited to teach at a local NW Indiana hot yoga studio where she also completed her 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification. With a practice rooted in balance, alignment, and usually corny jokes, Beth strives to create an accessible learning environment where all levels and intentions for practicing can be met.

After a few years of taking Pilates Reformer classes, Katrina decided to expand her love for Pilates and train to become a certified Pilates instructor. Katrina is continuing her education to complete the Balanced Body comprehensive training and certification. Katrina loves that there is always something new to learn in Pilates. The different facets of Pilates allow both an enhancement and modification of workouts for every body type! Pilates has helped Katrina stay committed and connected towards her goals. She is grateful to be working towards a new career that she is passionate about, and where she can help others.

When Kate is not hiking mountains or exploring new places, she can be found teaching full-time at Core Crown Point. Kate's journey to Pilates first began as a yoga student in 2006, then as a yoga instructor 7 years later. And in 2011, Kate discovered Pilates! She loved how it accented her yoga practice and provided such a thorough understanding of her core. The owner of Core Crown Point, Kelly's teaching journey began in 2008 at the Southlake YMCA. Kelly draws from her personal training and group fitness experience, intertwining multiple disciplines with her Pilates sequencing. Kelly is certified in Reformer Pilates and Bodhi Suspension Training from Balanced Body, as well as completing a variety of other fitness trainings. Opening Core Crown Point in 2018 has enabled Kelly to fulfill her passion for offering safe and effective classes for all ages, all bodies, and all levels of students. She hopes the welcoming and spa-like atmosphere of Core lets students feel the world melting away, allowing them to focus on themselves and their fitness journeys.

Tish has been active her whole life and has always enjoyed exercising. She discovered Pilates in 2007 after the birth of her 4th child. She absolutely loved the way it made her feel! Tish began teaching Pilates in 2013 and is comprehensively trained and certified through Balanced Body. Pilates inspires Tish in so many ways, both physically and mentally. She loves teaching and helping others achieve their goals. With Pilates, there is always something new, fun, and functional to discover! With a background in gymnastics and physical therapy, Beth felt a natural progression had led her to Reformer Pilates. She has combined her passion for education and teaching posture awareness into her Pilates practice.