Loralee Stephens PMA-CPT
Studio Owner/Director
Voted "Best Trainer" 2010
Loraleeis a Certified Pilates Trainer and in good standing with the Pilates Method Alliance, the only international organization that defines the parameter of Pilates teaching and expertise. The PMA is dedicated to protecting the quality of the profession and protecting the public by establishing certification standards for Pilates professionals. Loralee has been committed to the fitness industry since 1993. Over the past 18 years she has been involved with all facets of the industry from group aerobics instructor, personal trainer, fitness director & club manager. In 2000 she found and feel in love with the Pilates method and has been a full time studio owner since 2006. She is dedicated to furthering her knowledge of Pilates by continuing to study under different teachers with a variety of approaches. Align Pilates is based on the belief that our clients' needs are of the utmost importance. Loralee along with her instructors are dedicated to meeting those needs. 
Loralee has studied with the following:
* 1st Generation Pilates Teachers/Pilates Elders (those that studied directly with Joseph H. Pilates): Ron Fletcher, Jay Grimes & Peter Fiasco
* 2nd Generation Teachers: Jillian Hessel, Jillian Littleford, Brooke Siler, Kathryn Ross-Nash & Madeline Black, Pat Guyton; to name a few.
Pilates Certifications
PMA, Certified Pilates Trainer 2009
Integrated Balance, LLC – Comprehensive Studio Certification 2006
PHI Mat & Reformer
SSW Mat
Specialty Pilates/Movement Training
Mat w/ Props Pilates for Scoliosis Pilates for Athletes
Pilates for Men Pilates Jumpboarding Stretch Out Strap
Posture/Movement Analysis Pilates for the Shoulder
Ron Fletcher: Towel, Floorwork, Spine Corrector & Reformer
Advanced Chair Advanced Cadillac
Bosu Flexibility EXO Chair Anatomy in Clay
Additional Certifications
CPR
Personal Trainer & Aerobic Instructor, AFAA
Spinning Instructor, Maddog
TRX Group Trainer
Laurie Conley,
Certified Mat Instructor
Studio Apprentice
Laurie teaches both Mat and Studio Equipment classes and also leads private sessions. She has been an avid student of Pilates for over 6 years and has her Mat Certification through Integrated Balance, LLC. Laurie has well over 1000 hours training on studio equipment and is working as an Apprentice at Align while pursuing her full Studio certification.
Pilates Certifications
Integraged Balance, LLC - Mat
Reformer/Tower/Chair Trained (waiting to sit for exams)
SaraLayne MatthewsCertified Pilates Instructor
TRX Certified
Zumba Certified
SaraLayne has been in the fitness industry for well over 10 years. In addition to teaching Pilates here at Align, SaraLayne is a full-time school teacher. She also works as a Personal Trainer and continues to teach Aerobic & Spinning classes.
Pilates Certifications
Integraged Balance, LLC
PHI Mat & Reformer
Specialty Pilates/Movement Training
Posture/Movement Analysis
Stretch Out Strap
Pilates for the Shoulder
Additional Certifications
Personal Trainer, AFAA
Spinning Instructor, Maddog
TRX Group Instructor
Zumba Instructor
Laura GilbertCertified TRX Instructor
Laura was an integral part in launching TRX at Align in May and is quickly becoming a client favorite! She is also owner of Hearland Outdoor Media and an avid runner and spinning enthusiast.
Additional Certifications
Spinning Instructor, Maddog
Nancy WareCertified TRX Instructor
Nancy has been a fitness fan for most of her life. When Align added TRX in May, she was hooked! Nancy was certified to teach in October and is looking forward to sharing its benefits with others. Group and private classes are availble. Nancy has a degree from WKU and lives in Smiths Grove with her husband and two dogs.
