About EveryBody

Studio Etiquette & Policies

Bring your whole self to EveryBody and welcome others to do the same. We are an active community offering a wide array of opportunities.

Please arrive on time, but no more than 10 minutes before a class. When you arrive, be aware that a class may already be in session. Please quietly walk through the class and wait in the lounge for your class to begin.

When you arrive, please remove your shoes.

We value open communication as a key to building community. Let us know what you need and don’t be shy to share any questions, concerns, or injuries. We value your safety as highly as our commitment to helping you discover how to love the way you move.

We have a 24 hour cancellation/rescheduling policy for classes. Non-members will be charged the full price of the missed/late cancelled class. Members will be charged $10 for each missed/late cancelled non-reformer class and $20 for each missed/late cancelled reformer class.

Meet Our Instructors

Gabi Montoya: Springboard Pilates, Pilates Fusion, SpringBarre, Circuit Training, After School Tumbling

Gabi has been dancing since she was six years old, and then graduated magna cum laude from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science in Dance with double minors in Psychology and Somatics. Gabi completed her comprehensive Pilates certification from the Drexel Pilates Training Program in June 2016. Gabi approaches teaching dance and Pilates as a way of supporting others to find joy through embodiment and to build community. Gabi works with non-restrictive, health at every size, and trauma-informed approaches.

Sera Arefaine: Energizing Morning Reformer, Pilates Mat & Small Props

Sera (she/they) is a pilates and ceramics instructor who teaches from a place of inclusivity and understanding. Growing up in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, she graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Biology. Sera is a longtime resident of West Philly, and she completed the Drexel Pilates Training Program in July 2024. Since finishing the program, she is eager to share her knowledge and enjoyment of pilates with others. As someone who enjoys working with both adults and children, Sera is passionate about finding ways to connect on an individual level with each of her students. 

Morgan Gerace: Ascend to Descend Yoga

With a lifelong dedication to community well-being, teaching yoga presented as an inevitable and fulfilling venture for instructor Morgan Gerace. Morgan believes intentional movement is a pathway to freedom in our bodies, and she cultivates creativity in all that she does. Inspired by her own experiences navigating this world as a woman of color, she seeks to break down barriers to living authentically and celebrates each student as they arrive on the mat as they are.

Em Godfrey: Tumbling

Em Godfrey is a korean nonbinary performing artist, educator, and choreographer in the Mid-Atlantic region. Their dance training began in Maryland, where they obtained a B.A. in Dance and Psychology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Professionally, Em has performed and showcased their choreography at multiple locations in the Baltimore/D.C area. Now residing in Philadelphia, they have performed professionally with various companies and have taught a wide variety of skill sets throughout their career (ballet/modern/acro/circus arts).

Marisa Illingworth: Energizing Morning Pilates, Reformer & Jump Board, Reformer (sliding scale)

Marisa is a Pilates instructor and movement artist who initially started practicing Pilates as a means to heal a series of debilitating dance- related injuries. She found that the mindful, breath-focused strengthening work helped to create enough scaffolding and support in her structure that she finally had the opportunity to be playful, rebellious, and curious in movement once again. In her sessions, she aims to use Pilates fundamentals and exercises to recreate this sense of support through movement for her clients, so that they too can discover a sense of ease, confidence, and playfulness in movement, both in and out of the studio." 

Sunny Friend: Tumbledanace

Sunny has had a love for dance, rhythm, and movement for as long as they can remember. They've taught movement at preschools as well as dance and gymnastics studios since graduating from New College of Florida with a B.A. in Philosophy. They're passionate about facilitating a space in which children can learn who they are, build a gentle relationship with their bodies, and develop a positive self-attitude. 

Neha Patil: Dynamic Hatha Flow

Neha has been teaching yoga for over ten years. Yoga has always been a practice which has helped her connect to her body and emotions. In her classes, she teaches longer-held postures, flowing movements, breath work, and guided meditation. With various certifications in Yoga and Ayurveda as well as a Master of Social Work, Neha supports individuals on all levels of their wellness. Her classes focus on building strength, stamina, mobility, and more ease and relaxation. She loves to inspire students to connect to their body’s deep intuition and knowing through music, poetry, mantras, and by offering reiki. 

Kalila Kingsford Smith: Springboard Pilates & Dance Flow

Kalila Kingsford Smith was introduced to Pilates in 2014 in order to address lower back pain and increase core strength as a means of supporting her local dance career as an independent choreographer. She completed the Drexel Pilates Training Program under the direction of Jennifer Morley in 2018. She works to create an encouraging learning environment where clients feel seen and supported. She offers anatomically informed feedback to help clients access an integrated and supported core. Kalila received her MA in Dance from Temple University, her BFA in Dance and her BA in Anthropology from the University of Michigan.

Megan Quinn: Reformer Flow & Springboard

Megan is a somatic, embodiment, creativity and leadership coach. Megan’s experience includes ongoing studies in somatics, performing and reflective art, leadership, systems thinking, circle processes, depth psychology, neuroscience and biomechanics. She is a certified Pilates Instructor and Franklin Method Educator. She holds an undergraduate degree in dance and a graduate degree in Transformative Leadership. 

Caleb Arnold: Chen Taiji

Caleb Arnold has nearly a decade of martial arts training, including studying aikido at Denver Aikikai, affiliated with Aikido World Headquarters through the California Aikido Association. In 2016 they began training seriously in the Chen lineage of Taiji under Ryan Craig.  They continue to maintain a dedicated practice in the Chen Zhaokui/Chen Yu line. Caleb welcomes all bodies to class and class is suitable for new beginners curious about this type of practice, to seasoned martial arts practitioners looking to deepen their root and power.

FAQs

We require 24 hrs notice to refund or credit a class. Please confirm or cancel through Vagaro. You’ll be charged $10 for a sliding scale class no-show and the full price of all other classes. Members will be charged $10 for cancellation/no-show, $20 for a Reformer class late cancellation/no show.

Do I need to bring a mat/props?

Why take Pilates equipment classes?

You’re welcome to bring a mat but we have all the mats, props, and equipment you need to take a class here. All mats, props, and equipment are washed after use.

Joseph Pilates’ (yes, there was a person) real genius was in the design of his equipment. Pilates developed equipment that uses spring resistance to assist alignment and positioning while challenging core musculature. Basically, core muscles are easy to engage improperly and equipment guides you to have a safe and effective workout. Plus it’s like a playground for adults. Equipment supports up to 400 lbs.

What if I'm pregnant?

Be sure to let your teacher know if you are pregnant so they can modify appropriately or let you know if there’s a better class alternative. EveryBody also offers private sessions specifically designed for pregnant and post-natal bodies.

Can I drop-in to classes?

Booking online reserves you a spot in your chosen class. Drop-ins are welcome but class but we can’t guarantee you a spot.

You also have the option to pre-pay for classes with a package or monthly unlimited membership. You can simply redeem your package when you check-in for each class you attend.

Compassionate, you say? Will I get a good workout?

Yes! EveryBody teachers will meet you where you're at and keep you at your growing edge.