Karen S
Owner, Pilates Instructor
Opened Orange Blossom in 2020
Karen has devoted much of her life to positively impacting others. She spent five years as a middle school teacher after earning her Elementary Education degree through Arizona State. In 2015, Karen embarked on a new path as a Pilates professional, training under Pilates master teacher Melissa Flynn and completing her initial education at the Pilates Sports Center. Her commitment to excellence led her to achieve master teacher status through the Southwest Institute of Pilates.
Karen holds kindness and professionalism as core values, and she recognizes that everyone is on their own journey. In her classes, you will find an environment that is supportive, encouraging, and empowering. Her sharp focus and dedication make her a standout Pilates instructor, with a meticulous attention to detail that ensures clients get the most out of their experience.
Her diverse clientele includes individuals with varying goals and abilities. She has worked with pregnant individuals and new parents, powerlifters and dancers, engineers and teachers. Her belief is that Pilates is for all bodies, all people. Karen has also successfully worked with a wide range of clients with special conditions, including those with Marfan’s Syndrome, Piriformis Syndrome, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Arthritis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Osteoporosis, Sciatica, Spondylolisthesis, Total Hip & Knee Replacement and more.
Karen's inclusive approach and expertise make her a leader in the field, committed to helping all individuals enhance their well-being through Pilates.
Kalie V
Yoga Teacher, Pilates Instructor
Part of the Orange Blossom Team since 2022
Kalie is an RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) and Orange Blossom Apprentice Pilates Instructor.
Kalie adopted mindful movement practices to address symptoms related to a chronic illness. While daily sessions were completed with eye rolls and sighs at first, Kalie began to see the nourishing benefits of her movement practice. She now believes movement can be a form of medicine and hopes to help others find joy in their own practice.
As a former classroom teacher and school psychologist, Kalie’s greatest joy in life is teaching. She utilizes trauma-informed practices from her yoga and psychology background to build a safe environment for exploration and growth. She believes that learning cannot be achieved without community, and she is so thrilled to be a part of the community created at Orange Blossom!
In her free time, Kalie enjoys reading and writing. She welcomes any and all book and newsletter recommendations!
Andrea S
Pilates Instructor
Part of the Orange Blossom Team since 2025
Andrea is a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor with a B.S. in Exercise Science. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, she’s called Arizona home for the past five years. While working at a physical therapy office during college, Andrea discovered the reformer and instantly fell in love with the way Pilates helped people move, heal, and reconnect with their bodies.
Her passion for teaching came when she realized Pilates is more than a workout — it’s a way to come home to yourself. Andrea believes in helping clients build strength, confidence, and awareness by connecting the mind, heart, and body through intentional movement.
In her classes, you can expect an encouraging, mindful, and challenging experience. She loves creating a space where people feel empowered to grow, both individually and as a community.
When she’s not in the studio, Andrea can be found writing, reading a good book, golfing when it’s not scorching outside, exploring local coffee shops, or hanging out with her two cats!
Zakiya J
Pilates Instructor
Part of the Orange Blossom Team since 2026
Zakiya Rose Johnson born in Nassau, Bahamas, Johnson acquired her initial dance training in ballet and Bahamian Junkanoo. Johnson holds a BFA in Dance from Arizona State University and certifications in Balanced Body Mat + Reformer as well as a classical reformer certification.
A process enthusiast, she creates inclusive classes for all levels that strengthen the body from the inside out. Currently pursuing an MA in Dance/Movement Therapy with a focus in Marriage and Family Counseling, Zakiya brings joy and authentic movement into the studio!
You can find her hanging out with her cat plum, or collaging with a bowl of honey bunches of oats!
Anna K
Pilates Instructor
Part of the Orange Blossom Team since 2026
I was born and raised in Poland. I left my country in 2003, with a degree in business, a curious mind and enthusiasm to discover the world around me. I lived in Greece, Canada, India, Bermuda and I came to US ( Vermont) in 2011.
I fell in love with Pilates during my own recovery journey from knee pain.
I am a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) with comprehensive training through Polestar Pilates, complemented by continued education in movement pathology, rehabilitation, and functional movement. I also hold a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice (OMP), which has deepened my understanding of the relationship between structure, movement, and the body’s ability to adapt and heal.
My approach to Pilates is grounded in biomechanics, movement philosophy, and psychology. I believe meaningful movement is not simply about achieving a position or performing an exercise—it is about developing awareness, confidence, strength, and a positive relationship with the body.
I am passionate about the body’s natural capacity to heal and adapt through positive movement experiences. My work focuses on helping clients build strength, mobility, balance, and body awareness while supporting long-term wellness and bone health. I believe that maintaining a strong body and mind is one of the foundations of preserving freedom, independence, and quality of life throughout every stage of life.
I especially enjoy teaching Pilates to observe people understand their bodies better, move with greater confidence, and develop strength that translates into everyday life.
Outside the studio, I love cycling, running, dancing, cooking, and traveling—all of which continue to inspire my appreciation for movement, culture, and the joy of an active life.