Pam has worked in the field of dance and movement education for most of her life. She began teaching STOTT PILATES® in 2000 and is fully certified in all the STOTT PILATES® equipment and mat as well as Injuries and Special Populations. She is passionate about helping others acquire and maintain fit and functional movement through Pilates so they may continue to enjoy a full and active life. As an Instructor Trainer in Reformer and Mat she enjoys imparting her years of experience with new teachers.

Jessica Tretter is a former professional ballet dancer who has danced with Houston Ballet, BalletNext, and Rochester City Ballet. A native of Rochester, Jessica grew up studying ballet under Timothy Draper and Jamey Leverett, in addition to studying at the School of American Ballet and American Ballet Theater during the summer months. From the age of 14, Jessica has been practicing Pilates to combat growth spurts, build strength, overcome and prevent injuries, and to maintain her overall physical health. She supplemented her ballet training with reformer work, group mat classes during her summers away in New York, and worked privately with Pilates instructors during her professional career. It seemed a natural leap to become an instructor herself, so Jessica completed her Balanced Body training on all the apparatus in March of 2019. She has been teaching since the summer of 2019, working with people of all ages and sharing her love of physical motions and body mechanics. Jessica aims to make Pilates feel approachable and accessible for all ages and bodies, and to share her enjoyment of movement.

Jessica Heinz holds a BA in Dance from Mercyhurst University and began her career at the Ballet Memphis School, teaching ballet, pointe, and creative movement, and serving as rehearsal director for Youth Ballet Memphis.

Her introduction to STOTT PILATES® came in 2003 through her first Matwork course at Ballet Memphis Pilates, where she began teaching clients immediately and went on to build a Pilates program for the school's upper-level dancers. Jessica enjoys teaching movement to students of all ages, and she is known for her patient and calm presence in the classroom. Jessica can modify anything and loves incorporating props into Pilates exercises. While living in California, Jessica completed advanced coursework at John Garey Fitness and Pilates and Mindful Movement Collective, earning her STOTT PILATES Level1 & 2 certification (Matwork, Reformer, Chair, Cadillac and Barrels) in 2009.

Jessica is an Instructor Trainer for Matwork and Reformer and she is the STOTT PILATES academy partner manager at Ballet Memphis Pilates. Jessica also teaches clients and leads the Pink Ribbon Program in partnership with the West Clinic. She is a Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and has completed STOTT PILATES Programming Protocols for Breast Cancer Rehab and specialty tracks in Group Mat and Athletic Conditioning.

Iori started taking Pilates at The Australian Ballet School to help with her career as a ballet dancer and continued her Pilates training at Rolates Pilates in New York, the original Joseph Pilates in New York. She also trained in Pilates with Nobuo Fujino (Polestar) and Tatsuro Kannan (STOTT) in Japan. Iori finished her STOTT Pilates Mat and Reformer Certification courses at Ballet Memphis and is planning on taking the exam to be fully certified in the spring.

Anna Leong is currently a professional dancer with Ballet Memphis. She graduated from University of California, Irvine where she studied Pilates for three years and earned her B.F.A. in Dance Performance. Her studies included anatomy, kinesiology, and a diverse dance curriculum of modern, contemporary, commercial jazz, Hip Hop, and more. She received her STOTT PILATES Certification in June 2026, and she is excited to be joining the Ballet Memphis Pilates team!

Jace comes back home to Memphis after 16 years away on the Great White Way in NYC. Between shows, Jace (A.K.A. Jesus) taught at multiple Pilates centers in New York and was given the title of Master Instructor for Equinox Gyms and various other studios. He also worked as a Ballet Master and coach and as a Theatre/Dance Educator. Prior to NYC he was a dancer/soloist and Pilates Instructor for Ballet Memphis from 2001-2009. He is delighted to come back to his stomping grounds to share with you all and hopefully make a positive impact on both the body and the spirit.

Martha has a background in ballet and practiced Pilates for 16 years before becoming a certified instructor. She also practices yoga and gyrotonics and is a registered dietician. The regular practice of mindful exercise has kept her strong and balanced, allowing her to remain active with her ever expanding family, including her grandchildren. Her experience as a student and her own physical challenges with aging carry over in to her teaching. Her motto is “Keep the train moving."

Rachel Hewer danced professionally for Ballet Memphis for ten years. While dancing, Rachel received her Stott Pilates certification to teach Reformer and Mat. She began teaching in 2008 and became a fully certified in Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels in 2016. Rachel loves helping people gain a better understanding of how their bodies move and function. She enjoys working with all ages, encouraging clients to achieve their goals. Rachel graduated from the University of Mississippi with a degree in Education which she hopes will bring greater insight to her teaching as a Pilates Instructor.

I’ve been practicing Pilates for over a decade, but I more recently completed my Stott training in Mat, Reformer, Barrels, Chair, and Cadillac in Atlanta. I am also mat certified by the National Pilates Certification Program.

Through my own dedicated practice, I understand how exercises feel in my own body and use that to help with my instruction. My teaching approach focuses on breathing, precision, and control. It’s intentional and mindful movement. I have a solid understanding of biomechanics and apply those principles consistently when teaching, regardless of the level. I believe Pilates improves neuroplasticity, benefiting those with balance issues, stroke patients, anxiety, stress, and even brain injuries. That’s amazing!

Stephanie joined Ballet Memphis in 2000 and has danced many wonderful roles—most recently Cupid in Trey McIntyre's The Naughty Boy. In addition to her professional dance career, Stephanie began teaching at the Pilates Centre in 2003, after completing her mat and reformer certification. In 2005, she completed her chair, cadillac, and barrel certification, as well as Advanced Reformer certification in 2011. As a dancer, Stephanie is known for her incredible athleticism, explosive jumps, and an amazing ability to move effortlessly through space. Her focus on healthy eating and fitness provides a great example to her clients. Stephanie has a full teaching schedule at the Pilates Centre with all levels of classes.

Nanci has been a ballet instructor for more than 25 years, in both Memphis and Union City, Tennessee. Nanci has taught for the Pilates Centre for nine years, completing her mat and reformer certification in 2005. Nanci is considered our mat work expert, known for her excellent "by the book" mat classes taught with great attention to detail and purpose! She is also the ballet instructor at Immaculate Conception Cathedral School.

Julie Niekrasz was certified in 2011 in cadillac, chair, barrels, reformer, and mat. She loves teaching all levels and has fun while doing it and watching her clients improve their quality of life through Pilates, movement, and even some laughter. I truly enjoy helping others.

Amanda Asbell learned about Pilates through her own back pain. She has taught healing in the form of movement through Pilates for 18 years. Her favorite Pilates exercise is the tie between scissors and the shoulder bridge. A shoulder bridge is a great way to strengthen your glutes, and the scissors exercise is a great combination of flexibility and strength.