Rhianna Blackburn

I am a high school Spanish teacher! I love pilates, yoga, swimming, walking, biking and hiking. I was a collegiate swimmer. I am a champion of curiosity and a voracious reader. Reading does for my mind what pilates does for my body! 

I love learning new things so much that I have trained in various vocations. After 17 years in the non-profit sector, I was a front desk receptionist at an elementary school, a 911 dispatcher, a waitress at a Cuban restaurant, interpreter at a chiropractor office, RedCross swim instructor, and now a high school Spanish teacher.

When I started taking Pilates with Maggie Manning in 2005, I felt like I finally found my exercise! Instead of feeling exhausted after intense exercise, I felt energized. Maggie saw potential in me and invited me to train under her and get certified through SCW with June Kahn as our instructor. I was in awe of June's expertise and teaching ability as everyone is. I continued to teach reformer and mat Pilates since 2006 in a part-time role. There were many times I considered opening my own studio or full-time positions. Teaching part-time has kept the fire alive and has been therapeutic personally.