Our Team
Meet Ellie Herman
Judy Smolen
Judy has been a group exercise Instructor for the last 12+years. She is certified in Pilates Reformer, Pilates Mat, Barre, Soul Body Barre, TRX, Les Mills BodyPump, Silver Sneakers and the Arthritis Foundation. She has done additional training through Ellie Herman Pilates & Club Pilates in Reformer,Mat, Springboard, Cadillac, etc.
She teaches all levels of reformer classes, (including intro) springboard/springbarre, and barre. Available for privates and semi privates for all ages, men and women. Comfortable with most injuries/issues. Also does special classes off hours for families/friends. Flexible schedule.
Discounted Intake Session: $95
Intro Pack: 3 Sessions for $288
Singles and Packages:
$100/1 $490/5 $970/10 $1900/20
Semi Privates: (price per person) $65/1 $320/5 $630/10 $1200/20
Sevon Wright
Sevon is a dance teacher and choreographer in the Philadelphia area primarily to young students and has found her love and passion to inspire youth through movement and art. Sevon is also the artistic director of Burgundy Blue Dance Company based out of Philadelphia. She began pilates as a dance major in high school and right away saw the benefits of cross training and preventing injury. On a mission to create a curriculum to help her young dancers create thriving, long lasting bodies in dance she fell in love with Pilates and decided to learn more. She is a lover of fitness and group classes that bring people together from all walks of life. Sevon is the studio manager at Ellie Herman Pilates. And she is currently training under Ellie Herman as a certified trainer and teaches Mat Pilates, Reformer, Springboard, & Barre and is also available for private sessions. You can catch a class with Sevon on Tuesdays at 9am Reformer, Wednesday 10am Reformer and Fridays for 8am Reformer.
Discounted Intake Session: $95
Intro Pack: 3 Sessions for $288
Singles and Packs
$100/1 $490/5 $970/10 $1900/20
Semi Privates: (price per person):
$65/1 $320/5 $630/10 $1200/20
Melissa Kress
Melissa is a coloratura opera singer and had a vast background in yoga before studying Pilates with Ellie Herman. She brings her creative spirit and abundant energy to her all her classes and private sessions. Melissa got certified in Pilates with Ellie in 2023. A recent mom, she loves working with pre-natal and post-natal clients!
Discounted Intake Session: $85
Intro Pack: 3 Sessions for $260
Singles and Packs
$90/1 $445/5 $880/10 $1740/20
Semi Privates: (price per person)
$60/1 $295/5 $580/10 $1100/20
Oliver Herrine
Oliver is Ellie’s nephew and was trained comprehensively by Ellie in 2023. He teaches Pilates for Everybody mon/wed/fri at 11am which is a Reformer class geared toward seniors and those who want to go at a slower pace. He welcomes Private clients who want a deep and detailed Pilates practice.
Discounted Intake Session: $85
Intro Pack: 3 Sessions for $260
Singles and Packs
$90/1 $445/5 $880/10 $1740/20
Semi Privates: (price per person)
$60/1 $295/5 $580/10 $1100/20
Katie Jasmine
Katie Jasmin began studying Pilates during her undergraduate years at Rhode Island College where she received a BA in both dance performance and music. Post-college, she received a comprehensive Pilates certification (2008) under the instruction of Jen McWalters - an instructor that trained under Ellie. She has also been certified through the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) since 2009 (which was originally provided through Pilates Method Alliance). She has completed coursework for various facets of rehabilitation including Buff Bones® instructor training, BASI’s Pilates Injuries & Pathologies and Pilates for Neurological Conditions with the Neuro Studio, and has 15 years experience (and counting!) teaching within a physical therapy setting. She is also a certified GYROTONIC® teacher since 2018. Additionally, Katie holds a Master of Education in Dance from Temple University, and studied somatic movement education extensively with The Center for BodyMindMovement, as well as with other programs. Her varied movement and teaching background, and ongoing exploration of movement, colors and informs her teaching to enhance her clients’ experiences. She firmly believes in the healing power of movement for the mind and body, and is excited by creative problem solving to support others in learning, moving and growing. Take class with Katie on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm!