pilates and more for the mountain minded
instructors
Erica Linnell
Owner, Pilates Instructor
I didn't set out to become a pilates instructor. Circumstances unexpectedly led me here...and I am so glad they did! After a high-impact life as a former mountain guide, avid skier & mountain biker, I developed several injuries from carrying too-heavy packs and enduring one-too-many crashes. Through Pilates I learned I could strengthen from the inside out—from my CORE—which could rehab my body in an integrated way and make me stronger and more balanced for the outdoor pursuits I love so much.
In 2018 my mentor suggested that I consider teaching pilates because I have been a teacher in some form for over 25 years...from skiing, to outdoor education, to wilderness medicine courses, to cooking lessons! Pilates instruction became a natural fit and I began teaching in the fall of 2019 after completing my training through the Pilates Training Camp, LLC. I am trained in reformer, mat, chair, tower, and more.
In January of 2023, an another unexpected opportunity presented itself and thus began Studio Core Teton Valley. I can't wait to share my passion for Pilates with all of you!
Brandi VanSeters
Pilates Instructor
Brandi grew up playing in the Wasatch mountains of Salt Lake City. Caring for her body through supplemental strength training and body work supported her pursuit of mountain sports and inspired her to become a massage therapist almost 25 years ago. She loves helping others connect to their bodies and she is continually amazed by what the body can do. In 2012, Brandi came to the Tetons for the summer to do some adventuring with her partner Sean and they never left! Along with their dogs Bonnie & Clyde, Brandi & Sean love to explore the region on mountain bikes, rafts, skis, and their own two feet.
Brandi used her Massage skills working for Physical Therapist in Driggs to enhance patient healing. It was there that she discovered Pilates and she has not looked back since! Brandi has completed her Stott training in mat, chair, and reformer. She not only advocates for using pilates to support injury recovery, but she is amazed by how much it helps people without injuries build strength, balance, and flexibility to prevent injuries from happening in the first place and to improve overall athletic performance.
We are SO lucky that Brandi integrates her decades of knowledge about the body into her classes.
Rebekah Donley
Pilates Instructor
We are honored to have Dr, Rebekah Donley, PT, DPT, CPI as a substitute instructor when she is available! (We would take her all the time if she didn’t have her own thriving pilates and physical therapy practice!). Upon graduating PT school, Rebekah found her dream job in a Sacramento clinic, offering in-house PT, Pilates, Chiropractic and Massage therapies. Becoming a certified Balanced Body Pilates Instructor in 2008 became the foundation of her physical therapy career and a lifelong movement practice that she advocates for all her patients and students.
The 6 Principles of Pilates: Concentration, Control, Centering, Fluidity, Precision and Breathing are the gifts that keep giving throughout daily activities. She values Pilates for her clients because it protects the spine when lifting, helps with knee tracking while stepping up/down, sets the scapula to protect shoulders while moving arms, and supports overall mobility.
When you don’t see Rebekah substituting at studioCORE, you’ll find her treating and coaching patients in private sessions just down the road at Victor PT & Pilates. Reach out to her to get support managing injuries for your athletic pursuits! Outside, Rebekah loves ALL the things: mountain biking, trail running, dirt biking, skiing, snowboarding, skate skiing and chasing her 2 little boys around!
Cristine Wehner
Pilates Instructor
Cristine discovered Pilates as a student at studioCORE Teton Valley and soon found more than a workout — she found her passion. After completing her STOTT Pilates® training in both Mat and Reformer, she transitioned from dedicated client to instructor, bringing both personal experience and professional training to every class she teaches.
Cristine is motivated by helping people feel stronger and more connected to their bodies. She believes Pilates is not just about exercise, but about learning how to move with awareness, build strength from the inside out, and create lasting resilience. Her classes focus on clear instruction, intentional movement, and creating a supportive space where clients can challenge themselves safely and confidently.
She has lived in Teton Valley for 12 years with her husband Matt and their two dogs, Dually and Dozer, and loves being part of an active mountain community.
Amelia Hufsmith
Pilates Instructor
Amelia was raised in Teton Valley, where a close-knit community instilled a lifelong appreciation for movement and balance. She later earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Choreography and Performance from the University of Montana in 2014, where Pilates became an essential complement to her dance practice and later a tool for healing a chronic back injury.
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Comprehensively certified in the Silvestre Technique, Amelia continues to deepen her study through ongoing education with ©BASI Pilates, and ©MOVING THROUGH PARKINSON'S.
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Now a lifer local returned home woth her dogs Fig & June, Amelia instructs Pilates on both sides of the Tetons. Her teaching invites mindful awareness, strength, and harmony—within the body, the mind, and the way we move through the world.
Courtney Ray
Pilates Instructor
Courtney always had a love for teaching and fitness. She was an elementary teacher for many years and frequently took power yoga and yoga sculpt classes. She combined both of her worlds when she received her certification in power vinyasa in 2016 at Core Power Yoga in Denver, Colorado. Immediately after she was trained and certified to teach yoga sculpt. She taught in Denver for 5 years at Core Power Yoga. She has also been trained in and taught children’s yoga.
Courtney will push you to challenge yourself each time you come to your mat. You’ll leave class feeling stronger and balanced. She lives in Victor with her husband, two kids and their lovable retriever Charlie.
Suzanne Pride
Pilates Instructor
Suzanne “Suzie” Pride brings over 46 years of experience in movement education and strength training. A second-generation Pilates instructor, she trained in New York at 939 Eighth Avenue — the original studio of Joseph Pilates — studying directly with first-generation masters of the classical method.
Suzie is known for her trained eye, technical precision, and engaging teaching style, working with students of all levels to build strength, control, and confidence.
She first lived in Teton Valley from 1978–1987 and is happy to be back home.
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located at 170 N Main St
Victor, ID 83455