Movement, Community, Lasting Health.
More Than a Workout
Thoughtful instruction, a beautiful space, and a community that welcomes you. Elevate is a place to invest in yourself.
Come as you are. Find your people. Celebrate your progress.
Meet the Owner
Kimberly McEachern has spent more than 25 years as a dance studio owner, educator, and mentor. Now she’s bringing that experience to Elevate Pilates.
She owns Huntington Academy of Dance, serves as managing director of Ballet Etudes, and is a national examiner of Cecchetti classical ballet. Over the years, she has guided generations of dancers toward professional careers, college scholarships, and work as dance educators and Pilates professionals.
Her love of Pilates began at UCLA. Before certification programs were widely available, Kimberly taught herself mat Pilates from Mari Winsor’s The Pilates Powerhouse so she could teach mat classes at UCLA’s Wooden Center.
Decades of teaching ballet and practicing Pilates have shown her how much alignment, strength, flexibility, balance, and body awareness matter, in the studio and beyond. She believes developing these qualities helps people of all ages move with ease and age well.
At Elevate, she brings the same thoughtful instruction, high standards, and welcoming community to every client.
A lifelong learner, Kimberly is pursuing her Pilates certification to deepen her own practice. Her goal is a studio where movement feels approachable, progress is celebrated, and everyone feels stronger and more confident.
Kimberly is excited to welcome you to the Elevate community.
Meet Our Lead Instructor
Laura Hanlon is a third-generation Pilates instructor with over 20 years of experience in the industry. After completing Studio du Corps’ Full Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program, she sought out additional certifications from the Pilates Method Alliance and Pre/PostNatal training. She has vast experience teaching Pilates and numerous forms of Group Fitness across the globe and is a featured instructor on Pilates Anytime.
Laura has held the title of Pilates Manager, Teacher Trainer and Senior Instructor for numerous Equinox Clubs, and is still a proud part of their Group Fitness team. Laura worked with The Well’s Mindful Movement department on expanding their Pilates and Barre program and has consulted for various boutique Pilates and fitness studios worldwide. She has presented at various conferences, most notably for the Korea National University of the Arts (K’Arts) in Seoul. She is a proud partner of the family business, Studio du Corps, Inc. originally founded by her mother, Master Teacher, Diane Diefenderfer, in 1987.
After dedicating the last decade to pursuing her passion for teaching in New York City and Southern California, Laura is excited to expand her work internationally. She currently hosts Wellness Retreats in the Swiss Alps and is a regular guest teacher and presenter at numerous universities and studios around the world. She continues to direct Teacher Training and Continuing Education Courses for both new and experienced Pilates practitioners and teachers and feels it is her calling to share her wealth of knowledge to those with an affinity for the work.
Laura is looking forward to cultivating Elevate’s instructor team and setting a high standard for thoughtful, purposeful instruction.
To help you move better, feel stronger, and live healthier through purposeful movement and meaningful connection.
Through events, shared experiences, and personal care, we bring joy and lasting impact to every journey.
Our Mission
What Sets Us Apart
Expert Instruction
Decades of experience guiding you. Feel the difference.
A Place for Every Body
Classes for every level, with modifications to fit you.
A Community That Inspires
Connect, grow, and thrive together.