Welcome to Holly's Pilates Village:
Where Wellness and Community Thrive


Established in 2016, Holly's Pilates Village is more than just a studio; it's a sanctuary for holistic wellness. Conveniently located at 201 Meridian Avenue in the St. Matthews area, our studio offers ample off-street parking and two full floors of state-of-the-art equipment. We’re open seven days a week to provide convenient workout options.

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Meet Holly

Owner of Holly's Pilates Village, Holly Holland is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher and a Pilates Sports Center Master Teacher Trainer. She is also a Neuro Studio Level 3 Practitioner who completed a year-long mentorship with the co-founders of the Neuro Studio and the Pilates for Neurological Conditions program. Additionally, Holly is a licensed Buff Bones® instructor, a RYT-500 certified yoga teacher, and a certified TRX® instructor. Her dedication to continual learning is evident in her completion of advanced training in the CoreAlign® system from two different institutions and the StretchFit assisted stretching method, as well as her certification as a McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release (MSTR®) instructor. With a master's degree in journalism from American University, a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Louisville, and a prior career in journalism and book publishing, Holly's diverse background and experience enriches her teaching.

Holly was recently featured on a podcast all about CoreAlign! She shares how CoreAlign bridges the gap between traditional Pilates and real-world movement, building balance, confidence, and strength in clients of all ages. Listen Here.

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Certified in Pilates for Neurological Conditions

As a Level 3 Neuro Studio Practitioner, Holly is equipped with specialized training to assist individuals with neurological disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. The Neuro Studio methodology integrates cutting-edge brain science with exercise, empowering Pilates teachers, physical therapists, and other health professionals to enhance performance and improve neurological function. In addition to Holly, the studio has 2 other Neuro Studio Practitioners who have completed advanced training. They are Tiffany Clayton and Sheila Heller.

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Our Community

From the moment you walk into the door at Holly's Pilates Village, you will find people who know your name and share your commitment to wellness. We are a community that cares. 

Business Manager Barry Holland (Holly’s brother, shown in photo below) is usually your first point of contact and will become a friend who remembers your birthday, notices when you’ve been away, and works endless hours to accommodate special needs. Clients testify to our team's unwavering dedication to their well-being. They become empowered to embrace the gift of regular exercise and to forge deep connections with their teachers and each other.

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In the four years I have worked with Holly, I have observed her many strengths. She is an excellent instructor (and demonstrator), whether explaining an exercise or movement, fundamental techniques, or anatomy. She is a consistent encourager, pointing out progress or potential, when I express frustration or self-criticism. She is a creative problem-solver, developing new Pilates-based exercises that accommodate my particular physical limitations. Her work with me now includes neurological approaches with mind-boggling results. It’s like magic."

– Lisa Leet

Meet Our Teachers

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  • Holly is the owner of Holly's Pilates Village and a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher. She is also a Pilates Sports Center Master Teacher Trainer, a licensed Buff Bones® instructor, a RYT-500 certified yoga teacher, and a certified TRX® instructor. Additionally, Holly has completed advanced training in the CoreAlign® system from both Balanced Body and Cascadia Pilates teacher training programs and the StretchFit assisted stretching method.

    She is a certified Buff Bones® Instructor and a Level 3 Neuro Studio Practitioner, trained to assist individuals with neurological conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. Her specialized training includes Pilates for Neurological Conditions through the Neuro Studio in Washington, DC.

    Holly has a master's degree in journalism from American University and a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Louisville.

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  • Teresa loves teaching Pilates and teaching people to teach Pilates!

    She is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, a Pilates Sports Center Master Teacher Trainer, and runs the PSC Teacher Training Program at Holly’s Pilates Village. She earned her original Pilates Certification from Core Conditioning in Los Angeles in 2003. Teresa is also a certified Buff Bones® Instructor and has taken many specialty workshops over the years, including Barrel/Spine Corrector, Pregnancy (Pre & Post,) Springboard, Jumpboard, StretchFit, CoreAlign and Common Problems & Injuries.

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  • Elizabeth Austin earned her comprehensive Pilates certification through Holly’s Pilates Village. She is also a licensed Buff Bones® instructor, and she has attained certification in Jump Board Intervals Training from Peak Pilates.

    Elizabeth initially worked in human resources before she became a full-time mother to three daughters. When she began practicing Pilates in 2007, she immediately recognized the benefits to her body and mind. As a teacher, she draws on her own experience to help others make similar gains in strength, flexibility, and balance. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys playing tennis and reading.

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  • Tiffany completed her comprehensive Pilates certification through Holly's Pilates Village and Pilates Sports Center. Tiffany also has completed Level 1 and Level 2 training on the Balanced Body CoreAlign system through Balanced Body and also through Cascadia Pilates.

    Additionally, she is a certified Buff Bones® Instructor and a Level 2 Neuro Studio Practitioner who is trained to assist people with neurological disorders, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. Tiffany also has attained Level 2 training in the StretchFit assisted stretching method developed by Anthony Lett of Australia.

    A longtime Pilates practitioner, Tiffany is often called on to demonstrate challenging exercises for other teachers and students and because of the precision of her movements developed through consistent practice. Tiffany says Pilates is only exercise program that she has stuck with because it is never boring. She specializes in helping people with injuries, illnesses and chronic pain issues achieve healthy movement.

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  • Jenny Pritchett has practiced Pilates for more than a decade at Holly's Pilates Village, which she calls "My happy place." She retired from her job teaching preschoolers at the Virginia Chance School, and she now volunteers as a reading tutor at the Backside Learning Center at Churchill Downs.

    Jenny completed her comprehensive Pilates certification through Holly's Pilates Village. She also has completed Level 1 training on the Balanced Body CoreAlign system through Balanced Body. And she is an Advanced Buff Bones® instructor, focusing on targeted exercise to help clients overcome osteoporosis.

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  • Sheila received comprehensive Pilates certification from Pilates Sports Center under the direction of Master Teacher Trainers Teresa Willis and Holly Holland. Sheila also is a Level 2 Neuro Studio Practitioner who is trained to assist people with neurological disorders, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.

    Before pursuing Pilates as a career, Sheila previously worked as a paramedic in both Jefferson and Bullitt counties and as one of the few female licensed home and radon inspectors in Kentucky. She also offered personal training programs for older adults. Sheila and her husband Joe have three grown daughters and a dog.

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  • A-Jah' Gibbs completed her Pilates certification at Holly's Pilates Village under the direction of Master Teacher Trainer Teresa Willis. A-Jah' has a bachelor's degree in exercise science from the University of Louisville, where she fell in love with Pilates while taking a mat class.

    "I wanted to become a Pilates teacher to help people with their overall health," particularly within the African-American community, she says. "I don't think people in my community are very knowledgeable about Pilates and how helpful it can be."

     "Also, as someone who has scoliosis, there isn't much that I can do as an adult to fix my spinal curvatures, but I can use Pilates to strengthen my weak muscles, which really helps my back."

     A native of Louisville, A-Jah' enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

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  • KC has an unusual background. She began her education at University of Illinois where she received a BS in Aerospace Engineering. While she knew that wasn’t what she wanted to do, it wasn’t until a couple years after graduating that she realized her next step, and she began studying physical therapy at Northwestern University. At the end of 2010, she graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy and moved to Nashville, TN and began her career. She received her Certification of Manual Therapy through Maitland, Integrative Lifestyle Medicine and Professional Yoga Therapist Certifications through Living Well Institute, Acceptance and Commitment Based Therapy and Mindfulness Based Pain Reduction Certifications through Integrative Pain Science Institute, and Yoga Health Certification.

    Originally from the Chicago suburbs, she now lives in Louisville, KY with her husband and son. She doesn't have a television in her home. She loves gardening, knitting, mountain biking, cooking, rock climbing, and practicing yoga.

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  • Erica Scott completed her Pilates teaching certification at Holly's Pilates Village under the direction of Master Teacher Trainer Teresa Willis. In addition to teaching Pilates, Erica is a Les Mills Bodypump and Spin instructor. Combining coaching experience with the Pilates principles has helped her class participants increase their mobility and movement.


    When not teaching or taking a class, Erica can be found on her Peloton, hiking with her dogs, or nose-deep in a book.

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  • Sabrina Hannah completed her comprehensive Pilates certification under the direction of Pilates Master Teacher Trainers Holly Holland, Teresa Willis, and Jodey Lowber. 

     Sabrina also has a bachelor's degree in chemistry and a PhD in food science and technology. She is currently a technical director at GE Appliances, a Haier Company.  She and her husband, Jared, have three sons. 

    Sabrina discovered Holly's Pilates Village while searching for a way to treat her injuries. As a teacher, she is passionate about helping clients recover from their injuries by learning healthy movement through the Pilates repertoire. 

  • Amanda Wilder completed her comprehensive Pilates certification under the direction of Master Teacher Trainers Holly Holland and Teresa Willis. Before that, she studied biology at Indiana University–Southeast while working as a clinic manager in women’s health, where she developed a deep appreciation for anatomy, movement, and patient care. In 2013, she began studying woodworking, and two years later transitioned into the craft full‑time to teach alongside her mentor, Ted Harlan. She now serves as the Head Steward and Instructor at The Ted Harlan Luthier and Woodworking School.

    Amanda discovered Pilates in 2017 while searching for a sustainable way to move, strengthen, and heal her body. She quickly fell in love with the practice and now brings the same passion she has for teaching woodworking into her Pilates instruction—helping others build strength, awareness, and confidence through mindful movement.

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  • Kaylyn Tyree is a Pilates Apprentice Teacher at Holly's Pilates Village. She completed a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology and a master's degree in business at the University of Louisville. She works in digital marketing. She worked in fitness studios while attending college and currently teaches part-time at a local Pilates studio. “At first I was not a fan (of Pilates) simply because of how difficult it was,” she says. “Now the physical challenge is one of my favorite aspects.” 

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  • Marlene Men is a Pilates Apprentice Teacher at Holly's Pilates Village. She completed a bachelor's degree in economics at the University of Kentucky and works as an associate financial advisor. She started practicing Pilates to complement her routine of hot yoga and strength training and then became sold on its value during her recent pregnancy and postpartum period. She is excited about deepening her knowledge of Pilates through teacher training. 

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  • Nyree Crawford is a Pilates Apprentice Teacher at Holly's Pilates Village. She is an accountant who also served 6 years in the Army National Guard and 3 years in the Air Force National Guard. She said she started taking Pilates lessons because someone told her “that I would get visible abs in 6 weeks. I did not get the visible abs, but it helped in so many others ways I didn’t realize I needed –  back, shoulders, chest, hips, glutes, and abs.” Nyree said she loves to travel and trying out new restaurants and foods.

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  • Tina Abundis-Salazar is a Pilates Apprentice Teacher at Holly's Pilates Village. She is a massage therapist and co-owner of Fascia Therapeutics Bodyworks. She specializes in guiding the developmental needs of babies and children through Cranial Sacral Therapy and facilitating advanced injury and surgical recovery for adults. A former social worker, Tina believes that true recovery is a holistic process that requires both stillness and intentional movement. She maintains a dedicated practice of Pilates and Tai Chi, which informs her understanding of core stability and the body's energetic flow. 

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  • Sarah Sullivan is a Pilates Apprentice Teacher at Holly's Pilates Village. She discovered Holly's Pilates Village while walking through the neighborhood with her husband and two dogs. She's a graduate of Western Kentucky University and received a law degree from the University of Kentucky. She practices employment law for an in-house legal department. In addition, Sarah also teaches part-time at a local Lagree studio. She is pursuing certification in Mat Pilates primarily to teach people more about movement precision and better breath work. 

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  • Abbie Lawrence is a Pilates Apprentice Teacher at Holly's Pilates Village. She has a bachelor's degree in Marketing and Professional Selling from Indiana University Southeast. She spent the last four years in New York City working in merchandising and digital marketing. During that time, she developed a Pilates practice that became a transformative cornerstone of her life. She credits it with supporting her joint health, cardiovascular wellness, and overall mind-body connection. She is passionate about mindful movement and helping others develop a deeper awareness of their bodies. She is thrilled to join Holly’s Pilates Village and can’t wait to share her love of Pilates and mindful movement with the community.

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  • Emily Dahl is a Pilates Apprentice Teacher at Holly's Pilates Village. She graduated from the University of Louisville with a bachelor’s degree in education. She worked for 4 years as an elementary teacher in the Jefferson County Public Schools before moving to Colorado. After returning to Louisville, she became a massage therapist to nurture people through physical healing. She was drawn to the Pilates practice because it emphasizes movement precision and postural alignment. Emily said she chose the Pilates Teacher Training program at Holly's Pilates Village because of the studio's focus on rehabilitation from injury and illness. She is excited to explore how she can blend her two practices, providing clients with comprehensive treatment plans. 

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  • Clare Kresse is a Pilates Apprentice Teacher at Holly's Pilates Village. She also serves as Business Development Associate at Holly's Pilates Village, has studied dance and movement for the majority of her life, earning a BA in dance from Goucher College in 2020. She also has taught ballet for the past 6 years at the Louisville Academy of Fine Arts. More recently she received her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in 2024, and in 2025 earned Level 1-3 certification from the American Ballet Theater Teacher. Clare also owns a local dance company, Lou.Co.Lab and works as marketing coordinator for a home maintenance group. She hopes to blend her interest in Pilates and dance to help clients move well as they age.  

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Pilates instructors are in high demand and well paid! You can build a successful career nurturing your health and the health of others.Find out more about our renowned Pilates Teacher Training program, directed by 2 Pilates Master Teacher Trainers who supervise all instruction within the studio.

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Experience the difference at Holly's Pilates Village. Whether you're seeking relief from chronic pain, rehabilitation after surgery, or simply a space to reconnect with your body and spirit, our studio offers a sanctuary where you can thrive. Join our community today and discover the transformative power of Pilates and yoga under the guidance of Holly and her team.

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