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.
Meet Holly
Owner of Holly's Pilates Village, Holly Holland is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher and a Pilates Sports Center Master Teacher Trainer. Additionally, she 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 and a Level 2 Neuro Studio Practitioner. 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.
Certified in Pilates for Neurological Conditions
As a Level 2 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.
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) 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.
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 also has trained in 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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Jessica discovered Pilates in 2011 when she was looking for a complement to her newfound running habit. Five years later--feeling stronger and moving better than ever!--she entered Pilates Sports
Center’s teacher training program and never looked back. Since earning her original Pilates instructor certificate in 2017, Jessica has continued to study with experts in Pilates and movement. Jessica is an Advanced Buff Bones® instructor, an authorized Scolio-Pilates® practitioner, has completed Balanced Body’s CoreAlign® teacher training, and has attended numerous seminars on exercise and biomechanics through Shary Berkowitz’s The Vertical Workshop.
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Needing a warm spot to exercise during the winter months in 2005, Dawn attended her first Mat Pilates class and was immediately drawn to the mind-body connection each class provided. She was hooked! Dawn is passionate about sharing the benefits of Pilates with others and loves to “nerd out” about the history of Pilates, the purpose of each exercise, and how each exercise prepares and connects you to the next.
She completed her comprehensive Pilates certification at Holly’s Pilates Village in 2017. Dawn has trained with StretchFit founder Anthony Lett and completed continuing education with Shari Berkowitz's The Vertical Workshop as well as Rebekah Rotstein's Buff Bones.
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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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Chrissy completed her received her comprehensive Pilates teaching certification through Holly's Pilates Village. Chrissy also is an RYT-200 certified yoga teacher and a Level II iRest Yoga Nidra instructor, which is a trauma-sensitive meditation that facilitates peace and well-being. Her desire is to give people the tools to empower themselves so that they can live their best lives. She believes that yoga and meditation help align us with our own inner knowing and strengths, and that by helping ourselves we are better able to help others.
Chrissy is the proud momma of Christopher, whom she considers her greatest teacher. She loves being in nature whether gardening, hiking, camping, lying under the trees, or floating down a river on a kayak.
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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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Erica is an Apprentice Pilates teacher at Holly’s Pilates Village.
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Become a Pilates Teacher
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.
Join Us
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.