Amelia Crabtree

Growing up outside Chicago, Amelia thought of exercise as a chore to be avoided at all costs. Through experimenting with different forms of exercise in early adulthood, she was delighted to discovered that there were many enjoyable activities that didn't involve running on a treadmill! Incorporating regular, intentional movement into her life made a night-and-day difference in the way her body and mind felt. Amelia began taking Pilates mat classes sporadically in college, but really fell in love with the method when she tried out Reformer classes 5 years later. Having experience with dance and theater, she enjoyed the feeling of support the apparatus provided, allowing her to work in a greater range of motion safely, while encouraging flexibility and building strength. Due to recurring knee injuries, Amelia has used Pilates as part of her personal rehabilitation programs due to the low-impact nature of the method.

Having lived in Chicago her whole life, she relocated to Raleigh in August 2018 with her husband and their 2 cats––just to shake things up! Besides Pilates, Amelia enjoys cooking and enjoying all forms of art.