Ellie Tor, Studio Owner
Welcome! I am Ellie and I have been teaching Pilates for 20 years. I am certified in Pilates through the PhysicalMind Institute and I also teach TRX and stretch therapy. I opened Wellspring Pilates in March 2021 to create a fun, welcoming space for all ages and abilities.
When I was first certified in Pilates the ideas centered around the “right” way to exercise, precise movement and control. The original Pilates method was created with perfection in mind and after years and years of strict ballet training, I was drawn to Pilates for that exact reason! But a decade or so into my career, I looked around the rooms where I taught, looked at the people I was teaching, and I saw and I felt a lot of unnecessary tension.
I started to shift my thinking and my teaching to enable more freedom of motion and less preoccupation with perfection. I freed up my Pilates cues to create a more positive and affirming atmosphere. During classes and sessions with me, I hope you get an effective workout, I hope you leave a good mood and I hope you laugh really hard at least one time.
Elaine Waksmunski, Instructor
Elaine is a movement teacher with a passion for helping people achieve an empowered connection to their health and wellbeing. She aims to give students a comprehensive toolkit for a mindful lifestyle that is grounded in purposeful and sustainable movement. This goal is reflected in her extensive and broad training(s).
Initially certified in Integral yoga, Elaine began teaching in 2008. Over the years her training expanded to include certifications in yoga therapeutics, yoga for trauma, yin yoga and fascial release techniques. After experiencing the benefits of pilates during injury rehab Elaine knew it was a perfect addition to the toolkit! She was STOTT PILATES trained in 2018. Elaine teaches classes delivered with warmth, humor and clarity and is available for both classes and private sessions.
Desiree Cafaro, Instructor
Desiree has been teaching Pilates for almost 20 years. She believes in the power of movement to heal. Her teaching philosophy is trauma informed and supports the whole person. She’s passionate about supporting clients feeling good in their bodies both in and out of the studio. Desiree works with clients of all ages and abilities and has extensive experience working with injuries, back pain, osteoporosis and chronic illness.
The power of Pilates is deeply personal for Desiree. It healed her back pain and supported her journey with chronic Lyme disease. Desiree’s background includes horseback riding, running, hiking and generally being active. She appreciates how Pilates can challenge the athletic client as well as be adaptive and supportive for someone who needs a gentle workout.
Desiree is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT), a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and a Health Coach certified through The Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She has completed dozens of continuing education courses, including most recently training focused on back pain and regulating the nervous system.