Meet Our Team

Sara King - Owner

Certified: Pilates, Gyrotonic®, Barre, Aerial Pilates

Sara believes that movement heals and feeds our body, mind and soul. Her passion for Pilates is reinforced daily as she witnesses the transformative powers of the method.

With 20+ years of Pilates teaching experience, Sara works with clients to not only increase their fitness level, but to increase quality of life and break free from chronic pain.

What she loves most about Pilates is that it’s a very smart approach to movement, you must be present and in the moment during the exercises, there is no room for outside distractions.

That kind of focus is a great gift to ourselves. When not at the studio, Sara loves to check out new restaurants around town, is trying her hand at fly fishing and is a mom to two awesome kids and a Great Dane.

Alexandra Hennekens

Certifications: Pilates, Therapeutic Massage

Alexandra discovered a love for Pilates while studying dance in college. Though it wasn't until she got on a Reformer that she wanted to dive deeper into the work. Alexandra connects with the mindfulness that comes from working in a controlled and efficient manner, and she tries to bring that feeling to all of her classes.

Alexandra's Pilates and massage practices both focus on women's health and fitness. She has the following special training, Advanced Certification Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum Massage, Pre/Postnatal Pilates Specialist, Pilates for Menopause, Post-Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist, Diastasis Recti Recovery, and Craniosacral Therapy.

When she's not in the studio, Alexandra is likely out exploring St. Paul with her husband, daughter, and dog. They also love spending time at home in the kitchen, garden or patio.

Ashley Fresquez

Certified: Pilates

Ashley Fresquez is a Pilates Teacher who works with a variety of clients to find greater strength, balance, awareness and joy in the movement of their bodies.

Ashley believes that everyone can benefit from the practice of Pilates, both physically and mentally. She loves the feeling of accomplishment that comes from seeing people grow through breath and body connection.

Ashley earned her certification from Align Pilates in 2012. Where she was fortunate to train in classical Mat and Equipment Pilates. Since then she has gained valuable experience by teaching in a variety of settings as well as joining the staff of the Teacher Training program at Six Degrees.

Her genuine love of movement and all the fun it brings to others shines through in her teaching.

Stephanie Giuliani

Certified: Pilates

Stephanie Giuliani is a Pilates Instructor and dancer originally from Duluth Minnesota. She graduated from Drexel University in Philadelphia with a Bachelor’s in Dance concentrating in Physical Therapy and Performance with minors in Somatics and Philosophy in June 2020. At Drexel, she completed the Drexel Pilates Training Program under the leadership of Jennifer Morely who has certifications from Romana Kryzanowska (Romana’s Pilates) and Karen Carlson (Pineland Pilates).

Stephanie has spent the last few years in New York City where she taught Pilates and Dance to a large range of practitioners and believes that everyone benefits from moving their body. Collaborating her experience of dance and movement with her knowledge of anatomy, Stephanie often focuses the somatic and mindful embodiment of the Pilates practice.

Wanting to build roots closer to family, Stephanie is back in Minnesota and excited to be joining the Longevity team.

Gwen hEAD

Certified: Pilates

A self-proclaimed Pilates nerd, Gwen started practicing Pilates in the late 90’s by doing Mat exercises she saw in a women’s health magazine.

The difference she saw in her core strength and stamina encouraged her to take classes at local studios and eventually pursue Pilates as a career.

“Pilates helps me appreciate my body and how strong I can be when I participate in structured workouts. I love that Pilates can be tailored to be inclusive for everyone. I enjoy that there is always more to learn as a student and a teacher. No matter what level you are, there is always a new challenge that awaits”.

So many areas of Gwen’s life benefit from her Pilates practice and she enjoys having conversations with others who feel the same. Outside of the Pilates studio, Gwen has a 20+ year career in Human Resources. In her free time, she likes to dance, travel and attend concerts.

DAWN STROM

Certified: Master Gyrotonic® Instructor

Dawn discovered the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® in 2005 to support her dance training and to heal her body and nervous system from the effects of chronic stress and trauma. She believes in the power of movement as a path to holistic self-healing on the mind-body-spirit level.

Dawn has over seventeen years of experience and is Master Somatic Movement Therapist, GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Specialized Master Trainer, and a holistic Health Coach. She specializes in working with clients to heal patterns of chronic pain and stress in their bodies and reclaim the joy of movement. She gets started with each client with a holistic assessment of their movement, lifestyle, and holistic goals and helps them create a focused plan to meet their short-term needs and long-term wellness goals.

Dawn is a Twin Cities native but has spent the last 12 years living and running the Gyrotonic Fit Studio in Atlanta, GA. She is excited to get back to the Twin Cities to be near her family and friends and enjoy the lakes in her new South Minneapolis home. In her spare time, she loves running, meditating, and going on weekend adventures with her family.

Paige Wingate

Certified: Pilates

Paige took her first Pilates by accident; she thought she had signed up for a yoga class and was surprised to discover her mistake when she arrived at the gym. This turned out to be one of her favorite mistakes, as something shifted during that first class. She left feeling strong, connected, and curious about the Pilates method. Paige continued taking classes and completed her comprehensive training in 2019.

Over time, her Pilates practice has taught her how to move mindfully, build sustainable strength and mobility, and honor her body’s needs. She believes movement should be fun and playful and aims to balance creativity with classical sequencing. In addition to Pilates, is also a certified yoga instructor.

Paige lives in Northeast Minneapolis with her husband and two dogs. When she’s not teaching, she enjoys camping, paddle boarding, and watching crime dramas

Bronwyn WHite

Office Manager

Bronwyn has previously worked at the Minneapolis Club as Fitness Desk Attendant for 5 years.

She is photographer and student currently based in the Twin Cities. Bronwyn is digital portrait and wedding photographer. She also does film photography and ceramics!.

Bronwyn is also an avid boulderer. Typically, on the weekends she is usually shooting a wedding or has a camera in her hand. If she is not shooting a wedding, Bronwyn is either traveling or camping! Her favorite place to explore is Colorado or Utah. The next place she hopes to travel to is California or Europe!