EMMA WORSLEY
Studio Owner and Pilates Instructor
Emma knew she needed to do something after bending over one day to tie up her shoe laces and could not stand back up again. Four beautiful babies and natural births had taken its toll on not only her pelvic floor, but her lower back and posture. After hobbling around with a cushion to sit on for weeks she finally found the courage to open the door of a local Pilates studio. “ I need help” she shared with the instructor standing tall before her “I don’t even know how to stand up straight anymore”… This was the birthplace of Emma’s love for Pilates and her growing passion to share the benefits of Pilates with anyone and everyone.
Emma learned very quickly that Pilates not only helped her feel better and stronger and had her moving without pain again, it was like the unlocking of a door of understanding how good you can feel in your body. It became the springboard that made all the other activities she loved to do better. She learned that you don’t have to accept feeling average – Pilates can help in so many ways. Emma has undertaken training in Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States and has benefitted from each of these experiences.
Emma has always loved to teach and loves sharing the benefits of Pilates with her clients. She is particularly passionate about teaching Pilates to teenagers as she believes body awareness and mindful movement are such a gift at that age . Since moving to Park City she has seen the need for such an active community to have a full service Pilates Studio easily accessible. Welcome to Studio Pilates Park City.
SANDY VOJIK, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Pilates Instructor, Health Coach
Sandy is a native of Riverside, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. She grew up participating in gymnastics, softball, basketball, volleyball and track. Her athletic career narrowed to softball when she played at DePaul University. a Division 1 NCAA program. During her career at DePaul University, Sandy's team played in two women's college world series and finished the season in the NCAA's Top 25 rankings three out of her four years.
After graduating, playing in the National Professional Fast Pitch League for one season and completing prerequisites, Sandy was accepted into the University of Utah Physical Therapy Doctoral Program. Upon Moving to Utah, Sandy was introduced to Pilates and became immediately interested in how the movement practice could complement her athletic training.
During her physical therapy school internships, she realized the Pilates curriculum gave her the ability to see three dimensional movement. This allowed her to effectively correct faulty movement patterns in clients, thereby decreasing symptoms such as pain and discomfort.
Sandy utilizes an eclectic approach when treating clients, drawing from a foundation of knowledge based on her education, experience and self guided learning. As a facilitator for healing, Sandy gets satisfaction from seeing her clients improve their movement quality, athletic performance and overall quality of life. She knows what it is like to train at an elite level and has experienced how injury can impede years of hard work. However she also knows the resiliency and robustness of the human body and believes each client has, with in themselves, the ability to heal and progress.
BECKY MAY, DPT
Physical Therapist, Pilates Instructor, SOUND MEDITATION PRACTIONER
During the studies towards her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Utah, Becky pursued the comprehensive training through Polestar Pilates, exploring the concepts behind intelligent movement. She continues to enhance her rehabilitation expertise through NAIOMT, analysis of cycling postural biomechanics and other movement realms.
Becky is passionate to empower her clients through functional anatomy education, whole body integration and mindfulness to thrive in dynamic, vibrant lifestyles. She is grounded in the belief that mind-body awareness and preventative exercises are vital in protecting our minds and bodies. Becky is energized by the wilderness surrounding Park City while exploring Mother Nature's playground. She is an avid volleyball player, retired tap dancer, lover of loose leaf tea, and is quick to seek out live music whenever the opportunity arises.
SARA BENSON
PILATES INSTRUCTOR, Functional Fitness Trainer, Studio Manager
Meet Sara: From Upstate New York to Utah, with a quick stop in Virginia.
Originally from upstate New York, Sara moved to Utah in January 2019 with her husband and two furry friends. Sara first discovered Pilates around 2007 when she was trying to recover from injuries and foot pain caused by running. She was hooked from the beginning.
Sara is Classically trained through Power Pilates in New York and has her Pilates Certification through NPCT. After that, she pursued her fitness training and currently is a CrossFit Level 2 trainer.
She's a firm believer that the practice of Pilates and strength training are so complimentary that it might be the fountain of youth. So much so that she quit her day job in 2016 and hasn't looked back since.
What to expect in Sara's classes. If it's a Pilates class you'll probably get a bit of classical Pilates mixed with some unexpected balance and strength work. In strength training classes you might get surprised with some fun, dancing, and picking up heavier weights than you thought you could. As long as technology is cooperating you might end up rocking out to some classic 80s and 90s music and a little bit of hip hop.
Credentials: Power Pilates Instructor, NPCT, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, Weightlifting, Gymnastics, Mobility Trainer
KRISTEN PEARSON
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Kristen Pearson became reacquainted with Pilates in 2016 after a ten year break. Chronic upper back pain brought her into the studio whereas the transformative results have made her a studio regular. She completed her Practitioner of Pilates Studio training through Polestar Pilates in August 2019 and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and experience with others. “Health and fitness are a gift that should be nurtured and treasured. There is a direct correlation between a person’s quality of life and their level of health and fitness. The more time and energy you devote to Pilates, the more your body repays you in spades!”
When Kristen isn’t in the studio, she can be found reading, traveling, organizing, enjoying her family’s company and baking tasty treats.
MADDY FARNSWORTH
PILATES INSTRUCTOR, BARRE INSTRUCTOR
Maddy is a Park City local who recently moved back home after getting engaged. She grew up doing all things Park City from running, skiing and playing on PCHS varsity tennis team.
Graduating from Westminster College with a double Major in Spanish and International Business led her to pursue a career in film briefly, before finding her real passion. After a running injury that made it hard to walk, a physical therapist introduced Pilates and the rest is history! She is currently working on testing out for her full certification in Stott Pilates in hopes to train new instructors in the craft. Maddy also works for a Physical Therapy clinic in order to increase her knowledge base of the human body.
KELSI MELLOR
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Kelsi has had a passion for fitness her whole life and discovered Pilates over 10 years ago. After years of gymnastics and running, her back and knees started to ache. Somehow her body wasn't able to do as much as her mind was asking it. But, after being introduced to Pilates, she was able to heal her body and continue her favorite physical activities pain free. She's been an avid practitioner since. She strives to combine the physical benefits of Pilates with the wellness benefits of feeling the connection between your body, mind and environment.
Kelsi is a certified instructor through Polestar Pilates
She lives in Park City with her husband and two young children. She's constantly outside in nature - hiking, skiing or walking the dogs.
KENZIE GROOT
Functional Fitness instructor, Pregnancy and Postpartum athleticism coach
Kenzie first developed her passion for fitness while rehabilitating from an injury that she sustained as a competitive snowboarder. During her physical therapy sessions, she began to educate herself on how the body works. Her studies brought her to the University of Utah, where she received her Master's degree in Exercise and Sport Science with an emphasis in Coaching Wellness. Since graduating in 2011, Kenzie has worked primarily in small group training, personal training, and pregnancy and postpartum athleticism. Her main training focus is to strengthen clients both physically and mentally so they can enjoy the activities they love. Once becoming a mom in 2016, she continued her education with a pre and postnatal coaching certification. During the 22 months between her children, she dove headfirst into learning how to train while pregnant and what appropriate steps are necessary to bring the intensity back into training postpartum. She struggled with the stark difference between the quick recovery and the 'bouncing back' mentality our society promotes for postpartum bodies and what she was studying about training with intention. Kenzie is also a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer and has been since 2016.
LINDSEY MATTISON
Pilates Instructor
Lindsey loves to educate, inspire and transform curious humans. A creative and sporty upbringing in the Wasatch led her to a BFA in fine art and dance in the Sonoran desert at the University of Arizona. Shortly thereafter, a soccer/dance injury introduced her to Pilates and the glowing world of integrative rehab.
Innumerable adventures northward led her to the land of extremes and prompted her to pursue Pilates as a lifelong prehab endeavor. She was certified to teach Pilates while living in the Chugach Range of Anchorage in 2006. After adopting teaching as a fulfilling career, a personal pivot propelled her back to Utah.
She still revels in teaching the basics and advanced work alike. Methods, mentors, certifications, and deep-dive endeavors encompass an eccentric mix of Pilates, Rolfing, Qi Gong, Dance, Anatomy in Motion, figure drawing, somatics, and Anatomy Trains. Lindsey regards Pilates as a sublime cross-training tool for a little bit of everything. She regularly uses it to hike, bike, ski, print, plant, cook, throw, doodle, paddle and sleep. This winter, she is confident these skills will help her muscle a snowblower at home in Tollgate Canyon.
BRIANNE MIDDLETON
Pilates Instructor
Brianne is from Southern Utah and attended the University of Utah. She is passionate about Pilates and loves teaching and sharing the benefits of feeling good in your body. She completed her Pilates Certification through Polestar Pilates along with the CoreAlign and Oov training.
RJ RICE
Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
RJ is known for his expertise in strength and conditioning with a focus on injury prevention. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, RJ was a standout athlete and eventually went on to play football at the University of Utah.
Over the past 17 years, RJ has honed his skills, working closely with other great coaches from around the country. With a passion for helping others achieve their fitness goals and avoid injury. He works with a wide range of clients, from professional athletes to everyday gym-goers, helping them to build strength, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of injury.
In addition to his work in the fitness industry, RJ is also an avid outdoorsman, spending his free time hiking, skiing, and exploring the natural beauty of Utah. He is a dedicated family man and loves spending time with his kids.
KELLY APPLEGATE
APPRENTICE PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Bio Coming Soon
LAURA MODINA
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Laura is a native Phoenician who has spent her entire adulthood chasing cold weather and beautiful mountains to support her passion for skiing, biking, and hiking. After traveling and skiing through college she eventually settled down in Jackson, Wyoming, where she met her husband and grew their family. She received her first Pilates certificate in 2010 through Body Arts and Sciences International and has since received multiple continuing education certificates with an emphasis on Pilates for injuries and rehabilitation in conjunction with, and after, Physical Therapy. In 2017, Laura opened up her own studio in Jackson, but a twist of fate brought her family to Park City where Laura found her new studio at Good Movement. Laura believes a solid Pilates regimen complements an active lifestyle; building the balance of strength, stability, and agility to enhance performance in everything we do.