Pure Pilates 

Master Classical Instructor - "My passion is empowering people to restore their health and improve their lives through Pilates. Pure Pilates is a fully equipped boutique studio in Oklahoma City. I am the studio owner and a Classical Pilates instructor. My daily mission is to help my clients discover quality movement so they feel great. Every lesson is about building strength, suppleness, endurance, balance, and health in the whole body. My intention is for Pure Pilates to be your body's "Happy Place"." The Pilates Center, Boulder, CO - Teacher Training (950 hour comprehensive program) 2008 The Pilates Center, Boulder, CO - Master's Program 2016 The Pilates Center, Boulder, CO - Host Advisor (Advisor/Mentor for Trainees) The Pilates Center, Boulder, CO - Post-Graduate Program 2020 PMA Certified

Salli Denner, a devoted classical Pilates instructor from Oklahoma City, seamlessly intertwines the principles of mind, body, and spirit in her teachings. Her approach to fitness extends beyond physical exercise, embracing the holistic philosophy of classical Pilates. Salli is driven by a genuine desire to witness the joy that comes from aligning the mind, body, and spirit through mindful movement. Her mission is to not only sculpt bodies but also to foster happiness and help individuals flourish in all aspects of their wellness.

Lea is currently a trainee in the advanced teacher training program through The Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado. She took her first Pilates class, over ten years ago, and it was love at first class. Pilates feels essential to her. It’s a pathway that connects the mind, body and spirit through movement of muscle and breath. Her practice makes her feel good, strong and is consistently challenging while meeting her where she is each day. Her intention is to help others feel better, move better, get stronger and exist in ways that bring them more joy and return them to life.

Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins has been teaching Pilates since 2005. She became interested in classical Pilates in 2001 and found The Pilates Center of Boulder to begin her Pilates tutelage. As a child, Kelli was a competitive swimmer and participated in the Jr. Olympics. She has been exposed to fitness all of her life, as her mother has been deeply involved with fitness. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Kelli began as a client but by 2004 decided that she would enter into The Pilates Center’s Advanced Teacher Training Program. Upon graduation in 2005 she was hired as a teacher for The Pilates Center. The Pilates Center of Boulder (TPC) is the oldest Pilates educational school in the industry. TPC’s reputation is highly regarded by in the Pilates industry. In 2008, Kelli became the Teacher Training Coordinator for TPC and continued to grow the education programs at The Pilates Center. Currently Kelli is the Director of Education and handles all of The Pilates Center’s and works remotely from College Station, Texas. Since graduating from TPC, Kelli has mentored closely with Amy Taylor Alpers and Rachel Taylor Segel. While teaching at The Pilates Center, she had the privilege of teaching Amy and Rachel weekly. Kelli is NCPT Certified and a NPCP Provider, as well as a Master’s Program Presenter and Licensed Teacher Trainer for TPC. She has traveled around the world teaching Master’s Program Workshops for TPC and has taught at Pilates Anytime. In July 2020, Kelli was featured in Pilates Style. She has worked with all levels and different ages of clients. Kelli enjoys collaborating with her clients and working to teach them to improve their strength, flexibility, and balance in their bodies.