Allie Stilwell has been in the health and fitness field for over 20 years. After graduating from the George Washington University with a B.S. in Exercise Science and Public Health, she continued at George Washington and earned a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology. Allie spent the early part of her career working as a personal trainer, Fitness Director and eventually General Manger at several large fitness facilities. 

Allie found her way to Pilates and completed her comprehensive training with Balanced Body and Karen Sanzo. Allie has been teaching since 2013, a constant student of the method and gravitating towards a more classical teaching style, she integrates much of her bio-mechanic/physiology background into her teaching style.

A self-proclaimed “anatomy nerd”, Allie found herself back in class again to complete her Muscle Activation Technique Specialist Training in 2018. Allie’s teaching style is unique as her varied experiences thread their way through her Pilates instruction. A constant student of the human body and its biomechanics; her expertise, unique eye, attention to detail has been honed over decades of learning.

Allie Stilwell's practice of MAT® is unique in what other factors she uses to understand the client, what outside factors (biomechanics, nutrition, hydration, movement patterns, underlying health factors) are impacting her client's ability to move well and without pain.