Allyn is a licensed Physical Therapist with a background in collegiate swimming. She moved to Nashville with her husband from Jackson, MS where she attended the University of MS Medical Center and received her Masters in Physical Therapy. Following graduation, Allyn went to work in an inpatient rehab setting with patients who had spinal cord injuries, strokes, brain injuries and other neurological disorders. The heavy lifting and transferring of patients resulted in a low back strain that required Physical Therapy treatment. After finishing her therapy, Allyn realized she must find an exercise regimen to strengthen and mobilize the muscles surrounding her spine in order to perform her job safely and well. It wasn't until she started Pilates that she discovered she had tight, undertrained, neglected muscles and that it was these muscle imbalances that led to her injury. Allyn opened Swell Studio after experiencing first-hand how the Pilates Reformer workout can provide therapy while transforming your body. Pilates results in long, lean muscles that are balanced with strength and flexibility and less prone to injury. Allyn gets the same joy from seeing her Pilates clients overcome injury or lose major inches as she does seeing her Physical Therapy patients take their first steps. Her clients have a range of goals from toning problem areas to becoming more flexible, to decreasing pain or increasing their athletic performance. Most clients can see a tremendous difference after just a few privates.

Aprill is a native of Memphis, TN and has lived in the Nashville area for 13 years. She earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville followed by a Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree from UT Health Science Center, Memphis, TN. Aprill enjoys working as a Physical Therapist in which she treats patients with various diagnoses, including, but not limited to orthopedic diagnoses, pelvic floor health and wellness, and general weakness. After sustaining a workplace injury, Aprill was drawn to Pilates to help strengthen her core to reduce her likelihood of re-injuring herself. She quickly learned the value of Pilates and its positive effects on one’s physical health and completed her Pilates certification through Balanced Body. Aprill loves seeing the progress of her clients and how it enriches their overall health and well being. During her downtime, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 boys, dancing, traveling, and cooking (and eating ;)).

Aja is a dedicated Pilates instructor. Aja started her Pilates journey as a client at Swell after she gave birth to her daughter. She fell in love with Pilates and decided to make a career out of her passion. Her personal experience as a Pilates enthusiast fuels her commitment to helping others. She brings a unique and dynamic approach to her Pilates classes, ensuring her clients feel motivated and inspired. In Aja's spare time, she enjoys spending it on the golf course with her husband and daughter, going to concerts, and heading to the lake during the warmer months.

As a young gymnast growing up in Martin, TN., Jennifer experienced her share of injuries. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, Jennifer moved to Nashville in 1991 and developed a passion for various forms of exercise, including Pilates. The older she got the more drawn she was to the non-impact, core strengthening, element that traditional Pilates provided. Realizing how much Pilates helped her, Jennifer decided to become a certified Balanced Body Pilates instructor in order to help others. Please book an appointment with Jennifer today to begin your Swell Pilates journey.

As a former ballet and contemporary dancer, Sarah was drawn to the Pilates practice to tone the finer local muscles for injury prevention and precision in movements. Sarah incorporates the Pilates practice of intentional breath to facilitate deeper connection to the core, spinal elongation, release unnecessary gripping, and increase endurance. Receiving her training in the Polestar Pilates method to bring physical therapy knowledge into movement sequences, Sarah is also NCPC (formerly PMA) certified. Sarah has a passion to encourage health and fitness to people of all experiences in her life through Pilates. Her desire is to continue learning how correct alignment in movement can bring health to the body’s joints, muscles and organs. Sarah is thrilled to be a part of the Swell Studio team.

Audrey is a certified Stott Pilates instructor, serving clients of all skill levels! In 2012, she began training as an apprentice under Sylvia Blackwell at Pilates Place Mississippi in Jackson, followed by Chau Pham-Kid at Pilates South Texas in Houston. Audrey has taught Pilates in various studios and dance settings in the Southeast, including Pilates Place Mississippi, Pilates of Jackson, Ballet Magnificat, Ballet Mississippi, Studio G Pilates, and Briarwood Ballet. From 2017-2022, she was an instructor at Aero Joe Pilates in Birmingham, AL, where she learned a classical approach to teaching the Pilates method. Audrey’s dance background informs her teaching style with precision and flow. She loves helping clients tune into their bodies to cultivate a life of strength, mobility, longevity, and HAPPINESS!

Allison is a certified Balanced Body Pilates instructor. Her passion for Pilates started while living in Florida and working as a journalist. During this time, she began taking group classes and quickly fell in love with how Pilates made her feel mentally and physically. Today, Allison loves teaching functional, fun movement to people of all ages, physical abilities, and backgrounds. In particular, she enjoys working with those who want to alleviate lower back pain and those beginning their Pilates journey. Most recently, she has worked with pre-natal women looking for movement throughout every stage of pregnancy. Outside the studio, you can find Allison reading a book, cooking with her fiancé, or relaxing a coffee shop.