the team
Amy Ladden Owner - Instructor
Amy has over 19 years experience teaching clients of varied abilities. After over 20 years in the fashion industry, she left the corporate world to devote her time fully to her pilates practice. Amy is a firm believer in the transformative power of pilates. Having strguggled with back pain for years due to scoliosis, she tried pilates to strengthen her "core" and it literally changed her life. Amy received her certifications from STOTT pilates. The STOTT philosophy builds on the original body of work by Joseph Pilates while incorporating modern, up to date knowledge about proper body mechanics. Amy is certified in IMP, IMR, ICCB, Total Barre and Injuries and Special Populations. Feel free to ask her if you're interested in any of the following: OOV training, jumpboard interval training, athletic conditioning, tower training, pilates for golfers, pre-natal and post-natal pilates. Amy is firm believer that Pilates is for Every Body and she's happy to program a workout specifically for you and your body's needs.
Gaida Paulovska - Instructor
Gaida Paulovska has been a Pilates, Gyrotonic, Gyrokinesis, Melt method, Yamuna method and Rehab specialist for over 25 years. Her biggest passion and love is to help people recover from injuries, surgeries and other physical conditions. To see people rehabilitated and getting back on their feet successfully is Gaida’s greatest satisfaction. Aspects of her teaching process include helping clients understand body mechanics, posture alignment and the neuromuscular/mind and body connection. Functional movement mechanics are also integrated into this collective teaching template for a successful recovery and rehabilitation.
Gaida grew up in Latvia where she studied at the prestigious Latvian National Opera Ballet Academy. She went on to perform for 30 years all over the world as a Prima Ballerina. In America, she performed with the Anaheim Ballet Company, the Inland Pacific Ballet Company, the Los Angeles City Ballet and the Los Angeles Opera. Gaida’s passion for dance extends to the Argentine Tango, which she partakes in frequently.
Libby Ingham - Instructor
Libby’s journey into Pilates began in 2016 when her doctor recommended it to her as a form of rehabilitation following hip surgery. She quickly discovered a passion for the method as the results she experienced were incredible. When given the opportunity to become a certified instructor arose, she embraced it. Libby earned her certification through the PMA, Pilates Method Alliance in 2019.
She spent the next two years teaching in the studio where she trained until its closure in 2021. Libby opened her own home studio in Winchester VA where she taught private and semi-private sessions until she moved to St Petersburg in 2025.
With a BS in Exercise Science from Shenandoah University and a BFA in Acting from the University of Montana, Libby brings a diverse and well rounded approach to her teaching. She is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer as well as certified to teach Aerial Yoga. Libbys primary goal is simple. She enjoys helping people stay active and engaged in movement for as long as possible.
She is committed to to the benefits Pilates offers, not just for the body but for the mind as well. With her unique blend of experience and passion for movement, Libby is dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals.