Our Team
Merideth (Mer)
Certified Pilates Instructor
Owner
Mer fell in love with Pilates after undergoing 2 back surgeries, neither of which alleviated her low back and hip pain. Mer tried Pilates on a whim and fell in love with its healing abilities. Her back and hip pain are finally gone, and the multitude of other benefits had Mer hooked.
Before starting her own business, Mer worked downtown at Sun Pilates. She began Thrive Hive Pilates in 2021 as a home-based business and developed her own unique approach to Pilates that has grown into an amazing program with a focus on fun but challenging classes.
Mer has a great belief in Pilates and a passion to help others feel their personal best; this shines through in every class Mer teaches.
Favorite Quote:
"See it, believe it, achieve it."
Bruin
Certified Aromatherapist
Bruin is our studio dog and will always get the most votes for employee of the month. He has been certified in aromatherapy since July 2024 and has never turned down a treat. Bruin is your go-to for a kind glance when you're struggling to hold a plank or need some comfort when your instructor is making the class too hard. Feel free to show him some love, as he is convinced everyone who comes in must be coming to see him.
Favorite Quote:
"Be the person your dog thinks you are."
Kristen
Certified Pilates Instructor
Kristen is a Balanced Body certified Pilates Instructor. She first fell in love with Pilates during college as a means to rehab from extensive daily training. Kristen grew up competing in various sports, and worked her way to be a high jumper at the University of Oklahoma, earning several Big 12 conference medals and qualified for and competed in the NCAA D1 National Championships. Upon graduation, she earned her Personal Training certification and moved to Colorado where she began training clients and coaching young athletes. She continued practicing Pilates to work through old athletic injuries and started teaching Pilates in 2018 after completing her Balanced Body Mat training. She became Balanced Body Comprehensively trained in 2019. She thoroughly enjoys exploring movement and reenforcing Pilates foundations while combining athletic functional training in class.
Ellen
Certified Pilates Instructor
Ellen is a Colorado native who discovered Pilates in 2018 and instantly fell in love with its transformative power. Drawn to its ability to strengthen both body and mind, Ellen decided to deepen her practice and share the joy of Pilates with others. She completed her Comprehensive Teacher Training certification in summer 2024. With a warm, encouraging teaching style, she aims to help clients feel empowered, connected, and confident in their movement. Whether you’re new to Pilates or looking to refine your practice, Ellen is dedicated to guiding you on your journey to wellness. When not in the studio, you can find her soaking up Colorado’s great outdoors with her pup Sadie!
Favorite Quote “You get to choose what kind of day you’ll have”
Andee
Certified Pilates Instructor
Andee studied dance in high school and loved to choreograph and perform jazz routines. After moving to Colorado Springs, she became somewhat of a “fitness buff” and enjoyed teaching aerobics classes. In 2016, she lost her mom. In the midst of coping with her grief, she discovered Pilates through a personal training program. Pilates proved to be instrumental in helping her to deal with this loss in her life by focusing on her physical and emotional health.
Following a lengthy career in public education and administration (she holds a BS in Special Education and an MA in Education Administration and Supervision), she made the decision to pursue a certification in Pilates, completing her 500-hour comprehensive certification. Andee is passionate about assisting and supporting clients with body image and midlife issues as well as helping clients to stay strong as they pursue their individual health and fitness goals. She continually strives to make a difference in her clients' lives.
She has been teaching Pilates with women in a one-on-one and duet setting since October of 2019. Andee is genuinely excited to be a part of the Thrive Hive community and instructor team. You will find her to be empathetic, supportive, and sensitive to your individual needs.
Katie
Certified Pilates Instructor
Katie’s Pilates journey began in high school as a dancer, where the practice was part of her training. She fell back in love with Pilates years later through finding movement that supported her through mental health challenges, autoimmune conditions, and chronic back pain.
Katie completed her 500-hour certification in hopes of helping others find strength and healing in their bodies. She believes Pilates is a tool to support mental well being, reduce stress, and promote long-term health. She loves to challenge clients physically and mentally in class, while also honoring where they are on any given day.
Outside the studio, Katie loves being by any type of water, trying new coffee shops and local restaurants, and spending time with her husband and two dogs.
Sherrie
Certified Pilates Instructor
Sherrie started her fitness journey in NY as a runner who soon began lifting weights and fell in love! She pursued a career in personal training by getting certified through NASM and taking a job at the gym. One day, Sherrie went to a Pilates class and became intrigued.
She started the certification process through Peak Pilates and loved learning all about Pilates! Currently, Sherrie still upholds her personal training certification with certifications in corrective exercise, fitness nutrition, weight loss specialist, and women's fitness specialist, as well as her Pilates certification! Sherrie has a passion for fitness and making people feel great about themselves!
With a love for fitness, of course Sherrie loves spending her free time staying active. She also loves taking courses to advance her knowledge in Pilates and fitness in general to further help her clients and even herself. Sherrie has a hairless cat who is her child; don’t argue, she’s her baby, and she will talk about her all the time! Sherrie is a hands-on instructor who will get you connected, keep you moving, and maybe give you a little burn, but you’ll definitely have some fun!
Telma
Apprentice
Bio Coming Soon!
Allison
Apprentice
Bio Coming Soon!
Our Mission
At Thrive Hive Pilates, we believe that Pilates can benefit everyone, regardless of age, fitness level, or gender. Our mission is to inspire and empower individuals to achieve their long-term fitness goals and improve overall well-being through the Pilates method. We believe in cultivating a welcoming community where clients feel comfortable and supported on their lifelong fitness journey.