OUR PEOPLE
Our staff have a vast array of skills and experiences, but our common threads lie in knowledge, professionalism, compassion and a commitment to practice that includes being in service to others. We nurture a holistic approach to being well and are committed to supporting you in Feeling Your Finest.
Brittany Coughlan Murphy
Founder & Instructor
Brittany is forever thinking about Pilates and biomechanics in an effort to deepen the connection to her own body and to discover new ways to communicate movement with others. She is passionate, curious, and empathetic in a way that makes her easy to connect with. Brittany has 12 years of experience teaching traditional Pilates informed by contemporary research around other movement modalities, rehab protocols for the spine and major joints, trauma, pelvic floor health, and the nervous system. She has spent the bulk of her career connecting with individuals and working one-on-one to support people and their unique bodies through Pilates and body-positive coaching. Brittany loves a lot of music, you can hear some of her favs on the FT playlists. Her favourite exercises are pelvic tilts and tucks because she believes it can lead you anywhere in movement.
Katrina Orr
Co-Owner & Director Operations
Katrina is the woman behind the scenes keeping the whole operation running smoothly. She takes a holistic approach to business management and client care that supports growth of individuals, both in the movement industry and with our valued clients. With 20 years experience in small business and 10 in the wellness world, Katrina also holds knowledge in various movement, healing and contemplative practices, the philosophies of which impact her approach to living and entrepreneurship. Katrina is a good listener, fair, and considerate; all qualities that she applies to her position at Fine Tune Pilates. Katrina feels her finest when she’s travelling and eating traditional dishes of the region, engrossed in nature or deeply involved in a game of Tetris.
Lee Melamed
Instructor & Studio Manager
Lee’s approach to teaching Pilates is generous, thoughtful and deeply empathetic. Lee has over 10 years experience teaching the Pilates method and believes in its longterm benefits for overall wellness. Lee has education in movement specialties such as rehab protocols for spine and major joints, scoliosis, breath mechanics, and exercise for pre and postpartum. Lee feels her finest when she’s helping people in movement, watching someone’s body transform and cultivating strength. When she’s not making everyone laugh with her dry sense of humour she’s watching cooking shows or eating noodles. You may catch her humming along to Dolly Parton or anything Country. Lee finds strength in supporting other women and listening to her own intuition when working with others. Her favourite exercise is the roll down on the Springboard.
Jill Dennis
Instructor
Jill incorporates movement into her everyday life whether she’s walking her dog, dancing, or through a thoughtful Pilates practice. Jill has a thirst for knowledge when it comes to Pilates and movement and is forever continuing her education through courses and workshops. With an inherent ability to talk to anyone and make them feel comfortable, you feel held and cared for when working with Jill. She has a way of inspiring others in movement using colourful visuals, and her sarcastic sense of humour makes even the toughest exercises more fun. Her ability to foster relationships, along with her creative and analytical nature lends to her work in Solo sessions and Unison classes alike. Jill’s favourite exercises are mermaid and legs in straps on the Reformer.
Carla Interior
Instructor
Carla has a witty sense of humour that will keep you on your toes. She is reliable, honest and a stellar multitasker, meaning you won’t get away with anything in her classes or sessions. She has an especially creative mind when it comes to movement, that’s informed by her background in yoga and Pilates. Carla is an experienced teacher who takes beautiful care of people both one-on-one and in a class setting, and she is never afraid to try things if it’s needed at the moment. Carla feels her finest when she’s on the couch eating vegetarian Pho and balancing that lifestyle by working hard to strengthen her glute muscles. She loves listening to R&B and her favourite exercise is the clamshell.
Hannah Etlin Stein
Instructor
Hannah has a thirst for knowledge and a deep desire to keep on learning, supporting her evolution as a human and Pilates instructor. She has a playfulness that inspires fun and curiosity. Hannah is an astute practitioner with education in various movement specialties, dance science and massage therapy (RMT). Hannah feels her finest when she’s running trails or spending reflective time in nature. She is confident in leading you through thoughtful movement practices and holding space for the coupled emotional journey that comes with working on yourself. She loves folk and singer-songwriter music. Her favourite exercise is carriage pull on the Reformer.
Alexa Xavier
Instructor
Alexa has the ability to hold space for people with confidence and grace. She is curious, silly, genuine, and not afraid to try things. Alexa creates a collaborative environment for people to learn just how intelligent their bodies really are. She has deep wisdom about the body in motion and teaches for what’s needed at the moment. Her favourite moves include anything in side-lying, helping people find more oblique and less neck/shoulder tension in a side bridge is her passion while incorporating some side glute work in there too!
We are constantly learning and communicating with our team. This practice evolves the way we teach, the language we use and allows us to attune to cultural competencies that go beyond what we have traditionally learned through Pilates and mainstream movement modalities. We’re excited to move with you!