Carin Langen

A former gymnast, dancer and cheerleader, Carin began practicing Pilates to strengthen her core, promote whole-body fitness and rehabilitate various injuries. To continue her passion for Pilates, and to help others see the benefit of creating the mind body connection, she completed her instructor certification from Rock The Reformer in Washington DC, and continued on to become comprehensively trained through Balanced Body, Inc. After many years in corporate America, Carin turned in her high heels for toe socks, and never looked back!

She has worked for several studios as an instructor, training manager and marketing consultant and has over 20 years experience in dance, movement and Pilates. She opened Right Balance Pilates in Lewes, Delaware to bring her love of Pilates and movement to the beach area.   Carin is also the program director for Right Balance Teacher Training. Training new instructors has become a rewarding part of her Pilates journey, and incorporates her past experience from a long career in Training & Development.

When Carin isn’t at the studio, you can find her supporting her husband and three kiddos in their many activities or traveling the world - often finding a Pilates studio in each city she visits!

Laura reitman

After serving as an Orthopedic Physical Therapist for 23 years in the Baltimore area, Laura decided to make Rehoboth Beach her forever home. Laura has been integrating Pilates into her PT practice for years. During her tenure in Baltimore, she incorporated physical therapy and Pilates in a blended wellness plan for patients looking for core stabilization and greater mind/body balance. To expand her repertoire, Laura recently completed Right Balance Pilates Reformer Teacher Training in Lewes, Delaware. Laura continues her education by attending Pilates workshops and related training. Laura is scheduling both private and group sessions to motivate, energize and empower clients with a greater understanding of balanced movement and overall health.

Tanya Edwards

A lifelong fitness enthusiast, Tanya discovered and fell in love with Pilates in 2005 and started her journey with both Mat and Reformer classes. She was amazed at the whole body approach and results and believed in the method so much that she wanted to share it with others. Her adventures in teaching began in 2008, teaching Mat Pilates classes at a local gym and she hasn’t looked back since then. 

Tanya completed RTR Pilates’ group reformer instructor certification in 2013 and then in 2016 she completed her Balanced Body comprehensive training program. Tanya is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and regularly attends their Annual Conference for continuing education and indulges her inner pilates nerd by attending various specialized pilates workshops whenever they pass through the DC area.

Tanya enjoys all aspects of teaching and is a passionate movement specialist that works for several studios in both Washington DC and Maryland where she teaches group mat classes, group reformer classes and private sessions. She is also a guest instructor, consultant and workshop presenter at Right Balance Pilates and recently became a Master Instructor for the RBP Teacher Training program.   When attending one of her classes, workshops or private sessions you can expect in-depth cueing, insightful/varied teaching, functional full body connections and a bit of humor to balance it all out.

Eileen Kane

Eileen began her career instructing exercise by obtaining a Master's degree of Physical Therapy in 1995 from Medical College of Virginia. A year after she graduated, she was hit by a car while running and had to begin practicing what she was preaching. Yoga became part of her lifestyle. She continued to attend annual education classes and eventually pursued a Certification in Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation through Drexel University. In 2010, Eileen broke her back, pelvis and ribs while skydiving. Through excellent physical therapy, yoga, and core stabilization exercises as well as an SI Belt, she was able to avoid surgery and began a slow process of healing.

In 2014, she pursued her RYT-200 and Pilates instructor rating through ACE in Cadillac, Reformer, Mat, Tower and Chair Pilates. After adding Pilates into her fitness regimen she was able to eliminate even anti-inflammatory medications to stay pain free. 

Eileen most recently attended Balanced Body, Inc. Pilates On Tour London for MOTR-Instructor Training, which is a portable device combining the core training from Pilates with aerobic condition and strengthening, functional exercising through a pulley system, and the balance and tissue release of a foam roller. She also attended a Gait Control course, which focused on how even small muscle imbalances can affect your daily walking pattern, forming gait deviations and possibly pain and dysfunction. .

Stacey chandler

Stacey’s love affair with Pilates started long ago when she completed a Classical Mat Pilates certification through Body Precision Pilates in Pennsylvania's Main Line.  She later completed her yoga teacher training in Shiva Rea's Prana Vinyasa program where the embodiment of the practice is based on the roots of yoga, the art and science of flow and wellness for vitality and the deep honoring of our sacred earth.   

Stacey’s passion for holistic wellness didn't let her stop there.  She spent years in disciplined and sacred self study in the  ancient holistic healing science of Ayurveda, the sister science to yoga.  Seeking more adventure and a deeper connection to mother nature, she traveled to East Hamptons New York to train with SUP Yoga pioneer, Jessica Bellofatto and received her SUP Yoga teacher certification.  Stacey now owns and manages SUP Yoga Delaware and as a YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider) is the only certifying SUP Yoga Teacher Trainer in the state of Delaware.  Most recently, she completed her EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioners training and is currently completing her LifeForce Yoga practitioner training  which she will incorporate in her teachings and offerings at her new studio, Shanti Shala, (located right next door to Right Balance Pilates) where she educates and guides students and clients in these holistic therapies to assist in the treatment of  depression, anxiety, and PTSD.  Stacey also facilitates the wildly popular Warrior Goddess Training Yoga and Book Club which was inspired by the book by Heatherash Amara, a ten week course igniting, honoring, and empowering the fierce feminine energy that resides within us all.  

In the Fall of 2018, Stacey successfully completed her Right Balance Pilates Reformer Teacher Training and began marrying all of her previous movement experience in her new role as an instructor for RBP. 

When not in the Pilates or Yoga studio, you can find Stacey enjoying the waters of Lewes Beach with her two sons and water loving and registered therapy dog, Hunter.  

Susan Stocks

Susan joins Right Balance Pilates with over 40 years experience with different fitness modalities.   She holds a certification through American Council on Exercise for Personal Training and Group Fitness.  Through the years, Susan has completed other certifications, including Yoga Fit, Yoga Fit for Actively Aging Adults, Yoga Fit Restorative Therapeutics, and Anatomy & Alignment. 

To further her love of movement and to continue to grow her fitness career, Susan became comprehensively trained at Balanced Body University and began to teach Mat, Reformer and apparatus based Pilates both privately and in a group setting.  

She has worked with physicians to help patients transition from Physical Therapy back to a training environment, and worked pre and post - operatively with surgery patients, infusing Pilates into their rehabilitation.

As an active aging adult, she relates well with clients of all ages and understands the need to continue movement well into the golden years.  Armed with all of her years in the fitness industry, you are sure to have a great workout with Susan and see how passionate she is about helping each person in her care. 

When not teaching Pilates, you will find Susan walking outdoors, especially barefoot on the beautiful beaches of Bethany Beach, Delaware, tending to her plants, or playing with her two active grandchildren.  

Laura Michnya

Laura began practicing mat Pilates over 18 years ago when her sister encouraged her to try a Mari Winsor Pilates video.  Always being drawn to exercise formats that connect mind, body and breath, she began exploring Reformer Pilates in 2018.  After trying the reformer for the first time, she fell in love with the supportive apparatus and the strengthening and lengthening that she experienced in her body. She found Pilates to be a wonderful compliment to the yoga and running that she loved. 

Laura completed her reformer Pilates certification through Right Balance Pilates in 2020 and completed the mat Pilates certification in 2019. She is also certified to teach Yoga and Zen Barre. She has been teaching yoga for over 9 years and is the owner of Bluetail Yoga LLC. She managed the Clarksburg Village Community Yoga program in Clarksburg, Maryland from 2011-2018. Laura has also taught yoga, barre and Pilates at several health clubs and gyms to include Atlantic Coast Athletic Club (ACAC) in Germantown, MD, Sussex Family YMCA and RISE Fitness + Adventure in Rehoboth Beach, DE. She is a nature enthusiast who loves teaching outdoors and has partnered with several farms in MD and DE to lead mindful hikes, goat yoga, and outdoor yoga & art events. Laura also loves sharing creative movement with our younger generation and enjoys teaching Kids Yoga programs like Preschool Storytime Yoga and Summer Camp. 

Laura received her yoga teacher training through YogaFit, the largest yoga fitness education school in the world. She has a B.S. degree in Sports Medicine where she studied anatomy, exercise physiology, athletic training, and kinesiology. 

Laura lives in Lewes, DE with her husband, 3 children and 2 labradoodle pups.  When she isn’t practicing or teaching Pilates or yoga, she can often be found playing in the ocean with her kids, doing art, crafts, and DIY projects, reading, walking the beach, trying to teach her pups to SUP or traveling with her family.  Laura believes that expressing yourself creativity through movement will change your life.

marti badila

Marti brings over 35 years of teaching various fitness modalities. Through the years, Marti has completed many certifications, including Yoga Fit 200 hour training, Yoga Fit Restorative Therapeutics, Aquatic Therapy & Adaptive Aquatics, Aquatic  Exercise Association,  The Pink Ribbon Program, Cancer Exercise Specialist, American Council on Exercise and AFFA for Personal Training and Group Fitness.

Marti added Pilates to her fitness toolbox because she recognized that Pilates addresses functional fitness and is appropriate for all fitness levels. She is comprehensively trained in Pilates through Physical Mind and has done extensive training with Balance Body. She teaches both individual and group classes.

Marti has spent almost every summer in Dewey Beach. She and her husband moved to Rehoboth full-time several years ago. When she is not teaching Pilates, Marti does volunteer work in the community through the Village Improvement Association and spends time on the beach with her dogs.

tara elizabeth gush

As a Certified Health, Gut and Stress Management Coach and 200 Hour Yoga Instructor, Tara is a long time movement and wellness enthusiast who grew up playing soccer and dancing. Throughout her adult life, she has dabbled in running, triathlons, CrossFit, spinning, yoga and Pilates.  She has earned the following certifications:  200 hour yoga training, primal flow yoga, Buti yoga, trauma informed yoga, MOTR Pilates and is currently working towards a second 200 hour yoga, 900 hour yoga therapy license and Pilates Reformer training. Tara began her career as an educator in the elementary school system  and  loves to TEACH using a mind / body / soul approach while sharing with clients the power of movement and breath as medicine for the body and the mind.

Tara is available for group and private sessions with clients and her ultimate goal is to empower clients to make choices with clarity about their own long term optimal health. She lives with her three furry kids and enjoys spending time in the community, paddle boarding, biking the trails and sipping coffee with a friend at the local coffee shops. 

HEATHER LEONA

Born and raised in Santa Fe, NM Heather Leona has always had a love for movement. They began studying Modern, Ballet, and Contemporary Fusion dance styles as a child. Broadening their studies in movement arts with other modalities like Yoga and Pilates helped not only to inform and cultivate a balanced dance practice, but also helped Heather recover from several injuries.  Participating in her own recovery ignited a desire to build a career around learning about the body/mind connection, and sharing that knowledge with others.

After completing a Pilates mat certification in 2010 with Momentum Studio in Albuquerque, NM Heather began teaching movement full time. Relocating to Sacramento, CA in 2013 created opportunities to continue her research in dance and movement arts. Diving deeper into study they completed Balanced Body’s Reformer training with Tom McCook and a 200hr Vinyasa Yoga teacher training with The Yoga Seed Collective, which focused on trauma informed Yoga and making movement accessible to all bodies. During this time Heather was a student and teacher at Hot Pot Studio, a member of one of their professional companies, and became certified to teach Amy Sigil’s dance format Improv Team Sync. In 2017 Heather began teaching weekly classes and facilitating instructor trainings at Core Power Yoga. The following year they started teaching at Humani Pilates, where they completed Humani’s apprentice program and taught Mat, Reformer, Chair, and Cadillac, going on to help develop Humani’s teacher training program.

Currently you can find Heather in Rehoboth Beach, DE teaching weekly classes and private sessions at Right Balance Pilates, as well as helping facilitate Humani Moves virtual teacher training. When not immersed in Pilates, Heather runs a small art studio with her partner which is home to their jewelry and accessory company. 

ashley wilson

Ashley was introduced to Pilates a decade ago while living in Manhattan Beach, California, when she was looking for the right fitness regime to get her in shape for her upcoming wedding and help manage the stress of starting a new high-paced job. She fell in love with the unlimited creativity contemporary reformer Pilates offers as far as a workout, as well as the resultant physical transformation she experienced after regular practice. Upon returning to her hometown of Lewes in 2014, she was delighted to meet Carin during a chance encounter and find a new Pilates home. Ashley recently completed Right Balance Pilates Reformer Teacher Training in Lewes, Delaware, and looks forward to furthering her Pilates education.  

Ashley has seen the power of Pilates carryover in her weekly strength training classes and in improvement of her tennis game. When not teaching, Ashley oversees her family flooring business in Rehoboth Beach, DE, and manages a rental property in Philadelphia. Always on the go, Ashley adores traveling, dining out, biking on the trails, and spending time with her husband Trevor and two cocker spaniels.

Terri Surabian

Following careers teaching high school and working in training and management roles in the federal government and software industry, Terri left Washington, DC to become a full-time resident of Rehoboth Beach in 2015.  She has been a yoga teacher for more than a decade, and currently teaches Hatha, Vinyasa, and Beginner’s Yoga at Dimitra Yoga in Lewes, Delaware.  She is also on the faculty for the 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training Program at Dimitra Yoga. Terri holds E-RYT 500 and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider credentials, as well as certifications in Yin Yoga and Yoga for Healthy Aging.

While vacationing in Aruba, Terri tried Pilates and loved it!  She earned a certification in Mat Pilates from American Fitness Professionals and Associates (APFA) in 2018.  She later discovered the Reformer when being treated for low back pain, and began taking MOTR classes at Right Balance Pilates in 2020 and Reformer in 2021.  Terri completed the Right Balance Pilates Reformer Teacher Training Program in March 2023.  She is thrilled to have the opportunity to help others develop and maintain strength, flexibility and coordination in their Reformer practice, enabling them to remain active and continue to enjoy the activities they love.

Terri and her husband, Vince, reside in Rehoboth Beach, enjoying the beaches, parks and natural beauty of southern Delaware.

alyson engle

Alyson joins Right Balance Pilates with over 20 years’ experience in different fitness modalities.  As a former Division I Lacrosse Player for Cornell University, she has always had a passion for being active and encourages “active playing” on a daily basis. Alyson took her first Pilates reformer class in when she lived in San Francisco, CA in 2001 and immediately fell in love with it. Pilates formally re-entered her life in April 2021, as a form of rehabilitation for her body and a traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Alyson quickly realized how beneficial this was to not only her overall body recovery, but also for her brain’s recovery and rehabilitation.

Alyson completed her Right Balance Pilates Reformer Teacher Training in 2023. She is an ACSM certified personal trainer, a 200 Hour Yoga certified instructor, with special training in Yin yoga and TBI friendly yoga, an N.S.S.I.A certified surf instructor, a Wellcoaches trained Health Coach, a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and holds a Master of Science in Health Promotion from the University of Delaware where she ran fitness and yoga classes.  

Alyson also holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago, B.A. from Cornell University in Economics with minors in French and Art History and certifications in Astrology.

Alyson has worked locally with The Body Shop Fitness Center, Dimitra Yoga, SoulFire Collective, Studio One, SPCA yoga events, and with The Ocean is My Guru for surf lessons and surf camps. She grew up playing field hockey, lacrosse, tennis, and swimming competitively starting at the age of 6.  She has run three half marathons, one marathon, and multiple 5Ks.  Alyson loves to teach people of all ages, infusing her classes with a playful levity that challenges the student to have fun while trying to do their best.

Alyson returned home to Delaware in 2014 after living and working all over the country. She currently lives in Rehoboth Beach with her dog, Molly. Outside the studio, you can find her at Coral Cove on Rehoboth Ave, surfing, paddle boarding with Molly, traveling, writing about the astrological forecast, and spending as much time outside as possible with friends and family. Alyson looks forward to having you in class!

CHRISTINE BUDD

 Christine has always had a passion for health and wellness focusing on a balance of mind, body & spirit.  Early on she danced and performed with the Washington School of Ballet for 11 years. With her interest in how the body functions, she went on to major in biology at Virginia Tech. Following college, she continued her active lifestyle engaging in weight training, competitive volleyball, personal training and yoga.  She eventually developed some discomfort in her lower back, shoulder and neck. While on an extended trip away from her home gym, she decided to try Pilates in 2022.  She quickly fell in love with the pointed toes and long body lines of Pilates that brought back memories of her time with ballet. She found her discomfort was quickly alleviated and after just 6 months of classes, she knew she was hooked and decided to share her enthusiasm.  She enrolled in the Right Balance Pilates Reformer Teacher Training Program and successfully completed the program in early 2023. She feels passionate about feeling good, aging with independence, living a vibrant and functional life, and helping others do the same. 

 While not at the studio, Christine continues developing her passions for a healthy lifestyle, cooking, painting and spending time with her husband Larry, dog Marlin and 2 young adult sons when they are in town. She is also the Vice President and co-owner of the Coastal Fisherman Newspaper primarily as its recipe editor and supports distribution. 

Vicki Selzer

Vicki worked as an educator and clinical social worker in Montgomery County, Maryland until her retirement a few years ago. She has always believed that personal wellness is achieved through a whole body approach focused on physical and mental health.   Vicki began integrating pilates into her own workouts about 15 years ago and loved the focus on mind body health and well being. 

Vicki completed the Right Balance Pilates Reformer Teacher Training in March of 2023.  She has also taken the Mat 1 and Barrel Equipment training from Balanced Body and plans to continue her education and training as a Pilates instructor. In addition, Vicki maintains her LCSW-C clinical social work license through required training in health and mental health every year.  Vicki has been trained at the Beck Institute For Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in CBT for Weight Loss and Management. 

When not in the studio, Vicki enjoys visiting kids and grandkids,  traveling, hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities with her husband, Rob.   They split time between homes  in Bethesda, MD and Rehoboth Beach. Vicki is excited to share her enthusiasm for Pilates with others through the practice and teaching of pilates in the Right Balance Studios.

martha worthington

Martha was born in Washington DC and raised in the DC Suburbs. Graduating from both University of Maryland and Stevenson University, she has worked as a Registered Nurse for over 35 years in the Washington area and now locally.  Through her many years as a nurse she has realized the importance of a healthy lifestyle and physical fitness especially as we age. 

She and her husband have vacationed in the Fenwick Island/Bethany Beach area since the 80’s and moved to the area 12 years ago, now considering this home. Martha has always lead an active lifestyle through various forms of exercise.  As an avid walker, Peloton and pickle ball enthusiast she decided to incorporate more strength and balance into her workouts and fell in love with Pilates reformer.  To expand her knowledge of Pilates, she recently completed Right Balance Pilates Reformer Teacher Training in Lewes, Delaware as well as Pilates chair training.

After completing Reformer Teacher Training with Right Balance, Martha has decided to share her love of Pilates with others. She feels that everybody, of any shape, size, or age can benefit from Pilates both physically and mentally and looks forward to sharing her love of Pilates with others

Lindsay akgoren

Lindsay discovered her passion for Pilates in the picturesque coastal town of Fethiye, Turkey, where she embarked on her journey into the world of mind-body fitness. Born in Northern Delaware and having vacationed in Southern Delaware all her life, Lindsay made a permanent move to the coastal region in 2007, drawn to its serene landscapes and vibrant community.

 In 2016, Lindsay faced a significant challenge after a car accident left her with multiple injuries, forcing her to step away from her beloved CrossFit regimen. It was during this time of recovery that Pilates emerged as her saving grace, helping her rebuild strength, flexibility, and resilience. From that point on, Pilates became not just a practice but an essential part of her healing and ongoing wellness journey. She finds immense joy in sharing her knowledge and guiding others towards physical and mental well-being through her teaching. Her classes are not just about exercise but about nurturing a sense of balance and strength that extends beyond the studio.

 Outside the studio, Lindsay cherishes her roles as a wife to her loving husband, a mother to two wonderful children, and a proud owner of a darling standard poodle named Mr. Darcy. Family time is precious to her, whether it's singing with her kids, exploring new books together, or simply enjoying the natural beauty of the coast.

Today, Lindsay continues to inspire and empower others through her dedication to Pilates and holistic well-being. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of finding one's passion and using it to overcome life's challenges.

Nicole Bellamy

Nicole's path in fitness and wellness reflects her dedication and belief in the transformative power of a healthy lifestyle. Her personal journey of losing 150 pounds nearly a decade ago and maintaining it even after the birth of her son in 2021 underscores her commitment to wellness. Her most proud achievements include completing an Ironman triathlon, running ultramarathons, and coaching a champion high school cross country team.

As a certified E-RYT 200 and RYT 500-hour yoga instructor with training in barre and Pilates, Nicole is deeply committed to guiding others on their journey to self-discovery and self-improvemnt.e Her teaching philosophy is rooted in fostering a lifelong love for movement and helping her students and clients unearth their inner strength and beauty.

Nicole's approach is nurturing and genuine. She strives to create an inclusive space where participants of all skill levels can feel confident and supported as they make choices that enhance their health. For Nicole, teaching is about sharing the joy of movement and encouraging everyone to embrace their own journey with grace and resilience.

Ashley D'Archangelo

Ashley grew up in a very active household in Pennsylvania which ignited her love for movement. As a teen she found herself in yoga, running, and CrossFit. While in college, she took a Mat Pilates course and fell in love with the mind/body connection and strength that she gained.

After graduating from Temple University with a degree in Global Security, she decided to follow her dream and move to the beach where she became a surf instructor for RB Surf School. She started taking classes at Right Balance Pilates and completed her Reformer Teacher Training in early 2024. She is now actively pursuing a Masters in Nutrition.

Ashley enjoys teaching group and private lessons to assist others in their movement and wellness journey. 

Helen Timmons

Helen has been a middle and high school teacher for over 30 years, specifically working with students with severe behavioral and academic needs. This, in addition to the loss of her mother, led her on the path of wellness both physically and emotionally. She earned both her 200 RYT and her 500 RYT at Involution Yoga in Lewes, Delaware where she met one of the Right Balance Pilates instructors and that was all it took. Helen completed her Pilates reformer training in January of 2024 and immediately after, completed her Pilates mat training. 

When Helen isn’t teaching high schoolers, she is doing what she loves, teaching Pilates and Yoga in southern Delaware to members of our community, spreading the importance of movement and the connection of mind and body. 

When Helen isn't teaching “something”, you can find her spending time with her family and boyfriend, hanging out at the beach, playing with her three dogs, or tending to her hundreds of plants.

Valerie Mills

Valerie grew up in Baltimore MD but fell in love with Pilates in 2005 while living in Chicago and working as a corporate banker.  Pilates offered the perfect complement to an active lifestyle including triathlons, by working all the small muscles and improving flexibility. 

After moving to the Bethany area from California in the summer of 2021 and retiring from banking she discovered Right Balance Pilates first as a student and later receiving Right Balance Reformer Teacher Training certification, and Balanced Body Teacher certification in Chair.

Pilates continues to be an integral part of her physical fitness regime which includes weekly strength training, pickleball and running.  When not teaching Valerie loves to spend time in London with her son and traveling with friends and family.  She looks forward to sharing her love and joy of movement and helping you integrate Pilates into your active and independent lifestyle.

Becca Argo

Becca is a movement enthusiast who moved Maryland from Washington state. She found Pilates after her first season in Alaska as a commercial fisherman. When she came home from the summer job, in pain and in need of finding her core strength to continue such physically demanding work, she fell in love with Pilates. She began teaching when she wasn’t working on fish boats until it became her passion and sole profession. Pilates has helped her live a pain free life, and have a stronger, happier body. She is inspired to share the rehabilitative side of Pilates with others who use their bodies for work, play and those seeking to age gracefully.  She has instructed at several studios in the Pacific Northwest and is excited to continue on the Eastern shore.

Becca was educated and certified by BASI (Body Arts and Sciences) for Pilates mat in 2015, and then comprehensively in 2022.  She is certified in TRX and has a 200 hour RYT certificate.

Kimberly Schneider

Kimberly retired from the Defense Department after 30 years of service and moved to the Rehoboth area to enjoy the beach and the many activities it has to offer. Kimberly has always been a believer in exercise and movement to stay healthy. Kimberly began a regular practice of Pilates when Right Balance Studio opened in Lewes, DE. She realized how quickly change came to her body in strength and overall movement and how much fun she has on the equipment. As the RBS Studio Manager, Kimberly also provides administrative and marketing support for Right Balance Pilates.   Kimberly is a graduate of the Right Balance Pilates Reformer Teacher Training..