Instructor Bios
Kate Green
Kelly Walden
Kelly Walden
When Kate is not hiking mountains or exploring new places, she can be found teaching full-time at Core Crown Point. Kate’s journey to Pilates first began as a yoga student in 2006, then as a yoga instructor 7 years later.
And in 2011, Kate discovered Pilates! She loved how it accented her yoga practice and provided such a thorough understanding of her core.
Kate is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher and is a Graduate of the Balanced Body Comprehensive program. Kate loves to keep classes fun and encouraging, while challenging people to do their best. Her private clients appreciate the welcoming space she provides for them during their sessions.
Certifications & Trainings
Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher [NCPT]
Comprehensive Pilates Graduate,
Balanced Body
Mat | Reformer | Ladder Barrel
Chair | Trapeze Table | Cadillac | Tower
Integrated Movement Specialist Certification, Balanced Body
200-hour Yoga Certification, Inner Balance Yoga
Bodhi Suspension Training, Balanced Body
Personal Fitness Trainer Certification, AFAA
Group Exercise Instructor Certification, AFAA
TRX Suspension Training, TRX
TRX Yoga Training, TRX
Kelly Walden
Kelly Walden
Kelly Walden
The owner of Core Crown Point, Kelly's teaching journey began in 2008 at the Southlake YMCA. Kelly draws from her personal training and group fitness experience, intertwining multiple disciplines with her Pilates sequencing.
Kelly is certified in Reformer Pilates and Bodhi Suspension Training from Balanced Body, as well as completing a variety of other fitness trainings.
Opening Core Crown Point in 2018 has enabled Kelly to fulfill her passion for offering safe and effective classes for all ages, all bodies, and all levels of students. She hopes the welcoming and spa-like atmosphere of Core lets students feel the world melting away, allowing them to focus on themselves and their fitness journeys.
Certifications & Trainings
Reformer Pilates, Balanced Body
Bodhi Suspension Training, Balanced Body
200-hour Samapatti Yoga, Mike Zolfo
Personal Training, NASM
Running Coach Certification, RRCA
Indoor Cycling Certification, Schwinn & YMCA
Kettlebell Training, SWC
Sports Nutrition Certification, SWC
Tish Wilson
Kelly Walden
Tish Wilson
Tish has been active her whole life and has always enjoyed exercising. She discovered Pilates in 2007 after the birth of her 4th child. She absolutely loved the way it made her feel!
Tish began teaching Pilates in 2013 and is comprehensively trained and certified through Balanced Body.
Pilates inspires Tish in so many ways, both physically and mentally. She loves teaching and helping others achieve their goals. With Pilates, there is always something new, fun, and functional to discover!
Certifications & Trainings
Comprehensive Pilates Graduate,
Balanced Body
Mat | Reformer | Ladder Barrel Chair | Trapeze Table | Cadillac | Tower
Integrated Movement Specialist Certification, Balanced Body
Personal Fitness Trainer Certification - AFAA
Group Exercise Instructor Certification - AFAA
Pre/Postnatal Pilates - AFAA & PMA
Bodhi Suspension Training - Balanced Body
Schwinn Indoor Cycling Certification
Bellicon Rebounder Certification
Tabata Bootcamp Certification
TRX Suspension Training
Beth Hunte
Katrina Kuiper
Tish Wilson
With a background in gymnastics and physical therapy, Beth felt a natural progression had led her to Reformer Pilates. She has combined her passion for education and teaching posture awareness into her Pilates practice.
Beth uses Pilates movements as a preventative health measure, as well as to fight against age-related physical challenges. She loves hearing her students’ stories on how Pilates has changed their lives!
Beth loves both practicing and teaching Reformer Pilates. She is always working on new creative movements for her classes.
Certifications & Trainings
Reformer Pilates, Balanced Body
Bodhi Suspension Training, Balanced Body
Mat Pilates, AFAA
Katrina Kuiper
Katrina Kuiper
Katrina Kuiper
After a few years of taking Pilates Reformer classes, Katrina decided to expand her love for Pilates and train to become a certified Pilates instructor. Katrina is continuing her education to complete the Balanced Body comprehensive training and certification.
Katrina loves that there is always something new to learn in Pilates. The different facets of Pilates allow both an enhancement and modification of workouts for every body type!
Pilates has helped Katrina stay committed and connected towards her goals. She is grateful to be working towards a new career that she is passionate about, and where she can help others.
Certifications & Trainings
Reformer Pilates, Balanced Body
Movement Principles, Balanced Body
Kelly Oney
Katrina Kuiper
Katrina Kuiper
Kelly has had a personal Pilates practice for over 10 years and pursued Balanced Body training 5 years ago. She has been Comprehensively trained and certified for 4 years now. She has previously worked for Pilates Center of NWI and most recently as a private instructor for clients post rehab at Physio Point.
To date, she has been a substitute teacher at Core Crown Point and is taking new private and semi private clients here at Core. She feels Breath and Movement are integral to life in abundance, and she loves that Pilates affords the human body strength and flexibility while preserving joint integrity as well. She is pleased to accommodate modifications for various physical limitations.
Certifications & Trainings
Comprehensive Pilates Graduate,
Balanced Body
Mat | Reformer | Ladder Barrel
Chair | Trapeze Table | Cadillac | Tower
Beth Steffens
Simple Wellness - BrynAlyn Evorik
Beth Steffens
Beth Steffens was first introduced to yoga and Mat Pilates during a physical education class in high school. This experience paired with 16+ years of dance lessons sparked a new hobby. In 2011, Beth was invited to teach at a local NW Indiana hot yoga studio where she also completed her 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification.
With a practice rooted in balance, alignment, and usually corny jokes, Beth strives to create an accessible learning environment where all levels and intentions for practicing can be met.
Certifications & Trainings
200-hour Yoga Alliance Certification,
Catherine Ashton
Karrie Ortiz
Simple Wellness - BrynAlyn Evorik
Beth Steffens
Karrie took her first yoga class 21 years ago while studying at Indiana University. After that one hour class, she fell in love with yoga. She earned her 200-hour teaching certification through Inner Balance Yoga in 2005.
Discovering that Bodhi Suspension was a great complement to her practice, she became certified in the Bodhi Suspension System in 2018. For over 17 years, Karrie has been helping others listen to their body and find their savasana. Whether teaching a gentle hatha yoga or energetic bodhi class, she will guide her students through a well-rounded class, creating balance.
Certifications & Trainings
200-hour Yoga Certification, Joanna Sypudt
Bodhi Suspension Training, Balanced Body
Simple Wellness - BrynAlyn Evorik
Simple Wellness - BrynAlyn Evorik
Simple Wellness - BrynAlyn Evorik
BrynAlyn has been a wellness enthusiast her whole life, and a massage therapist since 2001. As owner of Simple Wellness, It is a career that has served her well while raising three amazing children! BrynAlyn has a passion for healing, health, and wellness.
She specializes in therapeutic bodywork and trigger point therapy. She is very excited to join the team at Core Crown Point by bringing Simple Wellness to the studio. Her services will include 30, 60 and 90 minute massages.
Certifications & Trainings
Massage Therapy License
Certified Health Coach, IIN
200-hour Samapatti Yoga, Mike Zolfo
Indoor Cycling Certification, Mad Dog & YMCA Assisted Stretch Therapy Certification, Stretch’d