Our Staff
EVERLEA BRYANT, NCPT
Everlea (she/her) is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, a Pilates Teacher trainer and former Member of the Board of Directors for the Pilates Method Alliance (2021-2023), where she also served as Chairperson for the Membership committee. Everlea is a 2008 honors graduate of the University of Florida’s School of Theatre and Dance, with a degree in Dance Performance and a minor in African Studies, with a concentration in African Performance Art. She also graduated with a Certificate in Dance and Healing earned from the Center for the Arts and Healthcare Research (CAHRE). With UF and Shands Hospital’s CAHRE and Arts in Medicine (AIM) programs, Everlea co-founded a program called Traffic Art and Dance Exchange. "Traffic" is a program for kids and teens living with sickle cell disease (SCD). For her successful work with CAHRE and Traffic, she was interviewed by Sara Versluis of Dance Teacher Magazine and her story was featured in the Magazine’s June 2011 issue.
As a contemporary dance artist, Everlea has danced with DC Contemporary Dance Theatre, Dance & BMore, and Deep Vision Dance Company. With professional ballet, she danced for Kirova Ballet Company in Hallandale Beach, FL and Kirova’s sister company, Space Coast Ballet in Melbourne, FL. During her professional dance training, Everlea attended Earl Mosley's Institute of the Arts in Kent, CT/New York, NY; The Ailey School in New York, NY; and New World School of the Arts in Miami, FL. Her early training was gained through Showtime Children’s Dance Studios (FL) where she is a lifetime scholarship student. Her charge is helping others live happier, healthier and more productive lives physically, emotionally, artistically and mentally.
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PAUL FRAKI
Paul is an Apprentice Teacher with Pilates, Health & Dance by Everlea, LLC, learning the art of teaching traditionally-based Pilates directly from studio owner, Everlea Bryant, NCPT. He began studying Pilates in 2021 and is concurrently enrolled in the Personal Trainer's course with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
Paul is available for Private Training and teaches all our Pilates Boot Camp classes. Are you up for an exciting challenge? Boot with Paul now!
Karen Anderson, NCPT
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 in spin instruction and Barre Above as a barre instructor. She enjoys teaching Pilates to all types of people but has developed a real passion for working with those who are more seasoned in life as they navigate the aging process. Karen's classes are creative, safe and challenging.
Karen teaches the popular Seniors Equipment class every Tuesday at 11 am.
Kris Brown, A.S, M.A.
Kris (they/them) received their Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Webster University and holds an Associate’s degree in Medical Massage Therapy, performing Swedish massage, aromatherapy and deep tissue massage. They have worked professionally in spas and studios on the east and west coasts of the United States as well as Bermuda. Kris also owns KB Photography and provides photography services for The Studio.
Destiny Toussaint
Destiny (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist specializing in dance and film. She began instructing Pilates Mat after receiving her BFA in Dance and Certification from The University of The Arts in Philadelphia, PA under the direction of Donna Faye Burchfield and Kristen Shahverdian. She received her Reformer 1 Training from Everlea Bryant, NCPT in 2022. Destiny's classes are fun, tailored movement experiences that both inspire and challenge her students.