Instructors
More than Just Instructors – We’re Dedicated to You
Courtney Mathias
Founder | Master Instructor
Born and raised in Upstate NY Courtney found her passion for dance, dance choreography and fitness.
With over 10 years of experience teaching and competing in NYC and Texas she utilized her talents traveling abroad, landing a dance and Fitness instructor position at a music and art school in the United Arab Emirates.
Upon her return to the US, she relocated to Arizona. It is here that she found her love and passion for Pilates. Pilates being closely related to dance, with its technicality, precision, integrity, and biomechanics, it became a natural, perfect fit and profession.
In 2012, she started her Pilates career, completing the BASI Comprehensive Training Program then continuing her education completing the Pilates Sports Center comprehensive training program / certification and then continuing even further to become a Southwest Institute of Pilates certified Master Instructor.
Now excelling far beyond training the traditional client and currently helping Professional NFL players on their off seasons, specializing in corrective exercise, post injury, exercise rehabilitation, and mobility training continues to bring fulfillment and joy to her life.
Working together with her clientele to meet their goals and then witnessing the progress of increased strength, improved body image, and alignment fuels her purpose and passion everyday.
Morgan Tannenbaum
Pilates Instructor
Morgan discovered the benefits and passion for Pilates at the early age of 14 to compliment her dance training.
After finishing her bachelors degree in dance education specializing in kinesiology, Morgan traveled to Chicago receiving her STOTT Pilates certification.
Her certification accompanied with training in Injuries and Special Populations provided her the appropriate tools to support wide range physical needs. Morgan’s love of learning led her to continued training in 2014, where she completed BASI Pilates training on all apparatus. Morgan’s goal in life is to support people with their posture, fitness, or movement goals insuring they incorporate the teachings of their Pilates sessions into their everyday life.
” Age is simply a number it is what we do with it that matters!” -MT
Davonna M. Willis
Pilates Instructor
Davonna M. Willis is a Certified Pilates Instructor through the internationally recognized Pilates Sports Center (PSC) Teacher Training Program. This program blends classical and progressive Pilates principles in a unique and powerful way—just like Davonna’s own approach to wellness. She combines her diverse background in massage therapy, athletic training, and health education to support clients in injury prevention, rehab, and full-body strength and flexibility.
With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Davonna holds a Master’s Degree in Health Education, a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training, and an Associate’s Degree in Massage Therapy. She brings a deep understanding of movement, anatomy, and recovery into each Pilates session. Her goal is to help people move better, feel stronger, and reconnect with their bodies—mind, body, and spirit.
Guided by her faith and purpose, Davonna sees her Pilates practice as a ministry of movement. She believes our bodies are sacred vessels and encourages others to treat them with care and gratitude. Her mission is to guide others in honoring their bodies and living with vitality and purpose.
Sam
Pilates Instructor
Sam is a comprehensive Pilates instructor certified through BASI Pilates, with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance. Growing up as both an athlete and dancer, she developed a strong passion for movement and a deep understanding of its power and expression.
She was first exposed to Pilates during her dance training and quickly experienced how profoundly it enhanced her movement quality, body awareness, and mental focus.
She approaches Pilates through a thoughtful blend of classical principles and contemporary movement, grounded in precision with a strong emphasis on alignment, technique, and mindful form. To her, Pilates is more than just a workout—it’s a lifestyle, a movement practice for growing stronger, moving better, and building a deep connection with your body.
