Because of the flooding on I-5, I had to fly to Seattle and then drive south to the studio. Of course, the second I arrived, all signs of stress disappeared as I was warmly received by Johnette Schiesz, the owner of Studio Malulani, a STOTT PILATES instructor and Reiki practitioner. The studio is like a slice of pilates heaven.

The girls learned all the essential and intermediate level one barrel work this weekend, and they did beautifully. Each year, Studio Malulani hosts Pacific NW Pilates to teach one or two courses or workshops. In fact, the studio has already trained about ten students to become STOTT PILATES instructors. This spring Melanie will be going there in July to teach the STOTT PILATES Injuries and Special Populations course- I’m jealous!