Instructors

Kristy

Kristy Staebel is the founder of Align Pilates and the heart of the brand. She is Comprehensively Certified in all Pilates apparatus after completing a Nationally Recognized 500 hr Pilates Cert Program. Her background brings together healthcare experience, body mechanics, personal discipline, and a genuine love for movement. The Bend Magazine reported that Kristy has worked as a Certified RN Specialist for over 20 years and her nursing career helped lead her to Pilates after chronic lower back pain pushed her to seek a better solution. Pilates gave her physical relief and helped ignite her passion for mindful movement.

After returning to her roots in the Coastal Bend, Kristy turned a long-held dream of becoming a certified Pilates instructor into reality and opened a wellness sanctuary focused on strength, safety, community, and joy. This makes Align Pilates more than a studio; it is a reflection of Kristy’s personal reinvention and her desire to help others feel stronger and healthier.
She believes in hard work, consistency, and personal discipline, loves running, and enjoys time with her dog.
"I created Align Pilates because I know what it feels like to need strength, relief, focus, and a place that helps you keep showing up for yourself. Our classes are challenging, but you will never be just another body in the room. We are here to help you move safely, feel supported, and discover how strong you can become." -Kristy Staebel

Mikayla

Mikayla started her Pilates journey in her early teenage years in Mat Pilates. She gained a love for exercise and fitness and went on to become a NASM Certified Personal Trainer in 2018.

She has worked in the fitness industry for 7 years now as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. Mikayla has come full circle and is back to her Pilates roots! She has been teaching Mat Pilates for 2 years and is currently working on completing her Certification in Reformer Pilates through Balanced Body, Inc. Come try out her classes!

Kayla

Kayla believes movement should strengthen both the body and the mind! She is an MBA graduate with a passion for helping others grow - whether through thoughtful leadership in her professional career or intentional movement through exercise. She has been strength training for over 10 years and is an avid runner who has completed a 50k ultramarathon giving her a deep appreciation for endurance, resilience, mobility, and recovery.

Kayla discovered Pilates while searching for the perfect complement to strength training, running, and overall functional fitness, and she found it here at Align. She quickly fell in love with the intentional nature of each movement and the way Pilates seamlessly blends mindfulness, stability, strength, and mobility into every class. Kayla believes Pilates not only builds a stronger body but also improves movement quality, enhances body awareness, and creates a foundation for longevity - helping people move confidently both inside and outside the studio.

As the wife of a military veteran, Kayla has been inspired by his example of what the human body and mind are capable of enduring. That perspective has deepened her appreciation for not only pushing physical limits, but also honoring the importance of recovery and caring for our bodies. She believes true strength is built through consistency, balance, and mindful movement.

During her free time, Kayla enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, and spending time outdoors.

Madison

Madison is a Corpus Christi native, who has always had a passion for movement. Growing up, she was heavily involved in dance with experience in jazz, tap, and ballet.

Just like in dance, Pilates allows her to show true focus and intentionality with form. In the last year Madison has taken over 300 classes and is looking forward to sharing what she has learned with others!

In her free time, Madison enjoys traveling, playing with her dog, and painting. Say hello during your next class!

Hope

Hope discovered Pilates through her own love of movement and quickly developed a passion for the way Pilates can help people feel stronger, more confident, and more connected to their bodies.

With a background in social work, Hope brings a people-centered approach to her classes. She believes Pilates should be challenging while still feeling welcoming and accessible, especially for those who may be new or unsure of where to begin. Her teaching style focuses on intentional movement, proper form, and building strength through controlled, mindful exercises. Hope loves creating classes that leave clients feeling accomplished, energized, and excited to come back for more. She is passionate about creating a positive environment where everyone feels supported and encouraged throughout their Pilates journey.

Outside of Pilates, Hope works as a social worker and enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to concerts, traveling, and being near the beach.

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