Our Team
Kristen Londoño
Kristen Londoño is Founder and Owner of L Studio Pilates, which opened in 2021. She completed the New York Pilates Studio teacher certification program over 15 years ago, and is a comprehensively certified Classical Pilates instructor through U.S. Pilates™.
Prior to opening L Studio, Kristen acted as Pilates Manager for Equinox Southport and a Lead Teacher Trainer for Equinox Pilates Training Institute.
Always eager to learn, grow and share her passion for Classical Pilates with others, Kristen is now a Center Director for U.S. Pilates™ and is on the path to becoming a Teacher of Teachers. L Studio will have the capability to certify instructors in the Classical Pilates USA® Teacher Certification Program in 2027 and beyond.
Erica Mara
With 25 years of teaching experience, Erica’s passion for Pilates began during her career as a professional dancer in New York City. She fell in love with the method’s precision, flow and ability to keep her body strong and injury free.
Erica completed her comprehensive training through the STOTT PILATES® program. She started her career teaching in New York before relocating to Connecticut and shifting her teaching style to a more Classical Pilates approach. She has been teaching alongside Kristen for more than 10 years and is currently expanding upon her certification to include the Classical Methodology through US Pilates™.
Erica meets each client where they are, tailoring sessions to their unique needs, abilities and injuries to help them move with greater strength, confidence, and ease. She views Pilates as a lifelong practice; she takes private sessions regularly believes that the best instructors never stop learning, growing and challenging themselves.
Jess Gray
Jessica Gray is a comprehensively certified Classical Pilates instructor through Equinox Pilates Training Institute. With more than 20 years teaching Group Fitness, Jess turned to Pilates to deepen her commitment to improving people's lives through exercise.
An avid athlete, Jess has first hand experience in the positive impact Pilates can have on strength, flexibility and protecting joints. Enthusiastic to have others experience these benefits, Jess enjoys working with clients of all ages and levels of experience.
Raquel teixeira
Raquel Teixeira is a comprehensively certified Classical Pilates instructor through the Art and Science of Contrology, directed by second generation master teacher Simona Cipriani. Raquel is also a AFAA group fitness instructor, TRX suspension training instructor and works with clients of all ages and experience. She is from Rio, Brazil and she can also teach classes in Portuguese.
KELLY MCcusker
Classically trained through Peak Pilates under the tutelage of world-renowned teacher trainer Clare Dunphy, Kelly has over 17 years of studio experience teaching a diverse population including athletes, long time practitioners, special needs clients, beginners and those who consider themselves "pilates-curious". This experience began with comprehensive training that required 600+ hours of observation, personal practice, and apprentice instruction. And it continues with workshops and continuing education seminars that allow her to improve and evolve in her own practice and instruction.
Ilana Meyers
Ilana is a Third Generation Classical Pilates instructor through the ASCPIT program under the mentorship of renowned teacher Simona Cipriani. Her work is rooted in a deep understanding of health and wellness and the body’s capacity for healing, which is informed by over 15 years of experience as a Certified Classical Homeopathic Practitioner.
Ilana brings a unique blend of precision, intuition and care to her Pilates instruction, enabling her clients to connect with their bodies, build strength and create balance.
Ilana holds a Bachelor of Arts from Barnard College and is a former board member of the Council for Homeopathic Certification. She remains actively involved in the homeopathic community and is also the co-founder and vice president of the Slater Jett Meyers Foundation, which supports children and young adults with birth injuries.