OUR TEAM IS HERE TO help change your life.

Welcome to SPARK Pilates Studio, a boutique studio dedicated to making the transformative power of Pilates accessible to everyBODY in Chattanooga, TN. At SPARK, we believe in fostering optimal body alignment, core strength, and a strong mind-body connection. Our mission is to help clients at every fitness level experience the joy of movement, support them in building confidence, provide an encouraging community, and give quality and expert instruction!

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Ari, SPARK Pilates studio owner sitting in the mat class space on a Pilates mat in front of the mirrors that include a warm class space

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SPARK was founded by Ari Sanchez-Morrison, a seasoned National Pilates Instructor certified under the Pilates Method Alliance and Balanced Body, as well as a Restorative Exercise Specialist, Alignment & Movement Educator, and Somatic Release Body Worker. With over a decade plus of experience, Ari has made it her mission to create a welcoming and inclusive space where clients can experience the profound benefits of Pilates. She believes that Pilates has the power to build sustainable movement patterns, helping clients move optimally and functionally throughout their lives.

Our studio is not just about teaching Pilates; it's about educating and empowering our clients. Every instructor at SPARK is comprehensively trained by accredited schools of contemporary or classical Pilates, ensuring that you receive expert guidance tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're recovering from injury, seeking to enhance your athletic performance, or simply looking for a new way to move, our instructors are here to support you every step of the way and help you learn and understand your body on a deeper level.

At SPARK, we believe that movement should be exciting, challenging, and, above all, accessible. Join us to ignite your own path to wellness, and experience how Pilates can enhance your quality of life, empower your body, and strengthen your spirit. Let SPARK be your sanctuary for movement, growth, and connection​!

MEET OUR TEAM

Ari, studio founder and owner and Master Pilates Instructor, smiling at the camera in her Pilates studio space

Ari

Founder, Owner, Certified Master Instructor

Maegan, studio manager and Senior Level Pilates Instructor who teaches private sessions and small group Reformer classes for people who are looking to reduce pain, gain strength, increase mobility and flexibility,

Maegan

Certified Senior Level Instructor

Lisa, a Senior Level Pilates Instructor who teaches private sessions and small group Reformer classes for people who are looking to reduce pain, gain strength, increase mobility and flexibility,

Lisa

Certified Senior Level Instructor

Hannah Pearl, an Apprentice Level Pilates Instructor who teaches private sessions and Foundational Pilates mat classes for people who are looking to reduce pain, gain strength, increase mobility and flexibility, build mind-body connection

Hannah Pearl

Apprentice Level Instructor

Ramya, a Senior Level Pilates Instructor who teaches private sessions and small group Reformer classes for people who are looking to increase their fitness level, build strength, and gain an understanding about how Pilates can help them

Ramya

Senior Level Instructor

Jess, a Senior Level Pilates Instructor who teaches private sessions and small group Reformer classes for people who are looking to increase their fitness level, build strength, and gain an understanding about how Pilates can help them

JEssica

Senior Level Instructor

Tori, administrative assistant to SPARK Pilates studio who helps host Pilates classes and events

Tori

Admin & Marketing Coordinator

Courtney, a Junior Level Pilates Instructor who teaches private sessions teaching classical Pilates on the Reformer and other Pilates equipment

courtney

Junior Level Instructor

Book your introductory session.

We begin every client’s journey with an Introductory Session — a private one-on-one consultation designed to assess your body’s specific needs and familiarize you with the fundamentals of Pilates. From there, you can explore our range of offerings, including personalized private sessions and small group classes. Our sessions emphasize control, concentration, and alignment, allowing you to connect deeply with your body while enhancing strength, flexibility, and balance.

A woman in her late 30's who is fit and strong adjusting someone on a Pilates Reformer during a small group Reformer class