
Our Mission
Our mission is to make Pilates & movement accessible, empowering, and rooted in community. We offer thoughtful, inclusive movement experiences in a welcoming neighborhood studio, creating space for every body to move, connect, and grow—together.
Meet our team!

Chrissy Eltvedt
Founder & Lead Instructor
Chrissy has been a movement educator for over 20 years. With a Master of Fine Arts in Dance from Temple University and a comprehensive Pilates certification from Drexel Pilates, she brings knowledge, artistry, curiosity, and humor to every class. A former professional dancer and choreographer, Chrissy cares deeply about helping people connect with their bodies and experience real progress they can celebrate.

Darcy Lyons
Instructor
Darcy has been teaching Pilates since 2016 and is certified through Drexel Pilates. With a background as a professional dancer and choreographer, she brings precision, breath, and creativity to every class—often using props in playful ways that make you feel the burn while keeping things light and joyful. She’s also a certified GYROTONIC® instructor and an active artist in Philadelphia’s dance community for over a decade.

Julie Wanjiru
Instructor
Julie has been practicing Pilates for over four years and recently completed her comprehensive certification with Polestar. She’s passionate about creating space where all bodies feel strong, seen, and supported—especially people of color, who have often been underrepresented in Pilates. Julie brings thoughtful sequencing and calm encouragement to every class, helping clients feel right at home.

Caroline Kircher
Instructor
Caroline completed her certification with Power Pilates over a decade ago and teaches with thoughtfulness, skill, and warmth. Rooted in the classical Pilates method, her classes are welcoming and encouraging—whether you’re stepping into Pilates for the first time or deepening your practice. Caroline’s goal is to help you feel strong, confident, and supported in your practice.

Kristina Laurent
Instructor
Kristina earned her Mat certification from Body Precision and is working toward completing her comprehensive Pilates training. An artist and creative mover at heart, she brings fresh energy, thoughtful sequencing, and an inclusive spirit to every class. Her mat classes are already a studio favorite, blending strength, flow, and a welcoming vibe that leaves everyone feeling great.

Kate Seethaler
Instructor
Kate Seethaler (she/they) came to Pilates in search of a movement modality to support her dancing body-mind and quickly became hooked on the specificity and possibilities that Pilates offers to all bodies. In 2012, she received her full mat and equipment certification through InBalance Pilates/Carrie Pages at Aldrich Pilates in New Haven, CT. Kate later received her MFA in Dance/Choreography and Performance in 2016 from Smith College. Utilizing her education in both Pilates and dance, Kate’s sessions/classes playfully emphasize precise alignment, groundedness, ease, and breath, drawing upon on her own journeys through injury, healing and discovery. Kate is a proud mom of two humans and one canine, as well as a freelance choreographer, movement artist, and dance educator. A proud Brewerytown neighbor, Kate is excited to share Pilates right here in her community.

Tiffani Vaughan
Instructor
Tiffani is a Power Pilates–certified and nationally certified instructor with over 12 years of teaching experience. A devoted mom of two and proud Brewerytown local, she balances her full-time career with her passion for Pilates—bringing thoughtful cues, classical precision, and her own creative flair to every class.

Cherry
Mascot & Brand Ambassador
Cherry joined the Brewerytown Pilates family as a 6-month-old pup, just weeks before the studio opened, and she’s been our brand ambassador ever since. While she doesn’t attend classes, she represents us online with curiosity, energy, and love—popping up in reels, photos, and plenty of behind-the-scenes moments. As our mascot and social media star, Cherry reminds us to keep things playful, welcoming, and full of heart.

