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!
Sabrina B
Pilates Instructor
Part of the Orange Blossom Team since 2024
Sabrina grew up in the suburbs of Detroit and moved to metro Phoenix in 2015. She loves the year-round Arizona sunshine and enjoying the outdoors whenever possible (especially when it doesn't feel like an oven).
In her early 20s, Sabrina was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease (put simply, the immune system attacks the digestive system, loads of fun). While it was a relief to finally have an explanation for her symptoms, she spent years ebbing and flowing between resentment and gratitude. Exercise, especially Pilates and hiking, has been one of the key practices that improved her trust in and kindness to her body.
Her hope and intention is to cultivate a space to relax, encourage joyful movement, and build strength communally. She is delighted and grateful to teach Pilates with the Orange Blossom Pilates community!