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Pilates Center Of Austin Staff

It goes without saying, but we will anyway... Your Pilates instruction is only as good as your Instructor. And the Certified Practitioners at the PCA are…Awesome! We keep hearing it over and over:

"I've never been with a teacher who is so tuned into my personal needs and goals."
 “Pilates is a way of living, not a form of exercise. By coming to the PCA and working with Wendy and her fabulous Staff, I got my life back and avoided major surgery where they wanted to place a steel rod in my spine.”

From the moment you step through our door, you’ll feel the difference. No big gym vibes here…you’re not another member subscription to us. You’ll be welcomed as part of our “family”. And, we’ll stay with you every step of the way, to ensure you meet your fitness and wellness goals.


We’re ready when you are! 

Pilates Center Of Austin Staff

Marcos Apodaca

  • Senior Teacher at the PCA
  • Certified Pilates Teacher through Master Pilates Teacher Colleen Glen at Peak Pilates, 2003
  • Certified Personal Trainer from University of Texas at El Paso, 2001
  • PMA certified since April 2009

Why do I love teaching Pilates? It is amazing, inspiring and a blessing to me to see the life-changing work Pilates brings to each of my clients not only in their workouts but also in the practice of life. My greatest learning comes from the almost 20 years of being mentored by Wendy LeBlanc-Arbuckle, Master Teacher & Co-Founder of PCA, and her husband and Co-Founder, Michael Arbuckle. Apprenticing with Wendy and Michael has impacted, not only my teaching, but my life. The values of deep-hearted service, integrity, accountability, and a credo that guides me in my teaching every moment: that our clients are the experts in their journey to health and fitness; our job as Teachers, is to have their innate biointelligent wisdom come alive! When clients grab hold of that, transformation happens!! Their bodies and their life habits change, which empowers them to see newly that we are at our best when we discover our own inner teacher rather than just following instructions.

Gloria Brooker

  • Registered Somatic Movement Therapist/Educator, International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association, 2022
  • Certified Pilates Instructor Core Dynamics, Body Technic Systems, 2002
  • Stott Pilates Reformer, 2005
  • Certified Personal Trainer, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 2010

Gloria is a RSMT/E through ISMETA — a practice that enhances human function and body-mind integration through mindful and restorative movement based on the Laban/Bartenieff method. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Gloria Brooker, is also a Certified Pilates instructor and an ACSM cpt who has been teaching postural awareness, alignment, and proper breathing for 20 years.



A former dancer who studied at The Ohio State University, her early experience in performing modern dance provided her with a keen sense of proper body alignment, body dynamics and overall wellness. As a movement practitioner, she has completed continuing education courses in many exercise modalities throughout her career including Tai Massage, Stretch techniques, Gyrokinesis and Dance for Parkinson’s.

Gloria has extensive experience teaching diverse, inter-generational populations to help individuals develop fitness levels, muscle strength and proper nutrition. She combines exercise modalities to instill in her clients a self-awareness of everyday movement, and helps identify where they may need assistance. Additionally, she consults clients who want to reduce their limitations connected to aging and injuries. as well as preventing injuries from everyday life.

Erik Reynolds

  • Balanced Body® Pilates teacher, 2007, and Master Instructor, 2015
  • PhysicalMind Institute, 2020 | CETI Cancer Exercise Specialist, 2019
  • Certified through the National Pilates Certification Program (Formerly PMA), 2010
  • GYROTONIC Trainer, 2017
  • AFAA 1994 and ACE personal trainer, 2000

Born and raised in Las Vegas, I have a BS in Psychology from Park University in Kansas City Missouri. I have been in the fitness industry for over 27 years teaching and training. I'm also a Bodhi Suspension System Master Instructor, BOSU® Master Trainer, Barre Above® Master Trainer, CETI Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist, (CES), CETI BOSU Breast Cancer specialist, Group Fitness Instructor, GYROTONIC® Trainer, and Personal Trainer. I also have additional certifications with AFAA and ACE for group fitness and AFAA for step, Bodhi Suspension System, Arcus by McEntire, CoreAlign, TurboKick, YMCA Strength Trainer, and Nike Rockstar Dance Workout.


My goal is that everybody can workout, regardless of any limitations, movement can be achieved and can be beautiful.

Erin Marie Akin-Thomas

  • Pilates Certification (Reformer, Advanced, Platform, Tower), 2018-2020
  • Fred Astaire Ballroom & Latin Dance Certified Instructor, 2010-2017
  • DVIDA Ballroom & Latin Dance Certified Instructor since 2003
  • BA in History from University of Texas, 2021

Erin Marie is thrilled to join the team at the Pilates Center of Austin. Erin, an Austin native, has been a dancer since she was 2 and was introduced to the Pilates reformer, in 2005, while working with a physical therapist for her dance related injuries. Through her own therapy based in Pilates, Erin learned this work could enable her to maintain a healthy body and prolong her professional dance career. She continued reformer work while becoming a national champion Ballroom Dancer. Through Pilates training and consistent work in Alexander Technique, Erin was able to continue a strenuous professional dance and dance teaching career for over 20 years.


In 2018, Erin chose to get certified to teach Pilates, and has thoroughly enjoyed spreading her love for the work with people of all ages, fitness levels, and backgrounds. Through teaching Pilates, she is passionate about empowering her clients to realize their body’s potential and help them create the stability, awareness, and strength to feel good in their everyday lives.

Kaylee DeMetrotion

  • Balanced Body Comprehensive Certification, 2016-2017
  • BFA in Dance Performance from Sam Houston State University

Kaylee DeMetrotion has over 15 years of training in various dance styles including aerial, ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, improvisation, pointe, modern, and Gaga. She has danced professionally since 2013 and currently dances with the Blue Lapis Light dance company here in Austin. She was introduced to Pilates during her university years, where she explored  both classical and contemporary methods.  After falling in love with Pilates, she obtained her certification from Balanced Body. She lives in Austin with her husband and one year old daughter. She teaches Pilates at The Pilates Center of Austin and performs dances when she can.

Estefania Mansilla

  • Certified Pilates Practitioner through Peak Pilates, 2018 and 2022
  • Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Diploma, 2013
  • Mexican Taekwondo Team, 2001-2011 

I am a dedicated Pilates instructor with a passion for helping individuals discover the transformative power of Pilates. I was Certified by Peak Pilates, and have been teaching Pilates for five years making it my mission to empower clients through mindful movement, strength, and flexibility. In my teen years, I was a member of the Mexican Taekwondo team, showcasing my dedication to discipline, fitness, and a strong mind-body connection. Today, I love sharing my experiences and my knowledge to guide clients on their wellness journeys. 


As an endless student of movement and wellness, I am continuously seeking opportunities for self-improvement and growth. I am a firm believer in the holistic benefits of Pilates, promoting not only physical strength but also mental and emotional well-being.



My goal is to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where everyone can achieve their fitness goals.

Gaye Greever McElwain 

Gaye began dancing early in life and holds a Master of Fine Arts, Dance degree. She enjoyed a wonderful career as a professional dancer during which time she worked with numerous well known choreographers and performed in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. It was the dance community that introduced her to Pilates. When she began her Pilates certification 20 years ago, she realized she had the opportunity to learn from the best, Wendy LeBlanc-Arbuckle who created the Core Connections Teacher Training Program. Gaye first viewed Pilates from the perspective of a performing artist and athlete, but a cancer diagnosis taught her that Pilates can bring every person, regardless of physical ability, to a place of renewal and vitality. When Gaye isn't teaching Pilates, she enjoys time with her husband, family and friends; travel; hiking; cooking; and all things arts.

Beth Brown-Nutting 

  • Studio Manager
  • BBA from Texas A&M, 1992

Like Pilates Center of Austin, Beth is an Austin Original. She was born at St. David's and shares a deep commitment to the Austin-area community. Beth lived abroad in Rome and Dubai from 1999 until 2010 while working with the United Nations. She studied Marketing at Texas A&M and worked most recently with a Conscious Living and Raw Superfoods Snack Company. Holistic health, fitness and well-being is a constant in her life as she raises her twin sons, Ian and Ethan.



Beth brings to Pilates Center of Austin an immense level of business administration and client service. She focuses her time outside the Studio living an active life with her two sons, her family and her friends.

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