At Clearly Pilates, our mission is to create a welcoming sanctuary where individuals can nourish their bodies, build strength, and empower themselves through mindful movement. We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment that supports each client’s journey toward balance, vitality, and confidence.
our instructors
Julia Trovato
Senior Teacher
Julia’s lifelong passion for physical fitness lead her to find the benefit of Pilates for her own movement and fitness. Julia has always had an appreciation for the balance of strength and flexibility. Julia pursued her interest in Pilates by becoming Peak Comprehensive Certified Instructor. Most recently she has completed her certification to become an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.
Working with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Julia graduated a year-long academic program specializing in a holistic approach to wellness. Always a believer in the mind-body connection, Julia uses her certification to connect with clients and develop a plan for reaching their wellness goals.
Julia is a fitness fanatic. As a mother of four, she has spent countless hours in the gym, on the field, cheering from the sidelines and helping to coach and organize her children’s various sporting activities. After raising three Division-I athletes, Julia continues to be involved with various sports teams in the Pittsburgh area and has a passion for giving back to the athletic community.
Caitlin Randall
Senior Teacher
Caitlin began practicing Pilates in college after a running injury left her with severe back pain. She quickly fell in love with the method and its powerful approach to somatic movement and mindful body awareness.
Caitlin is a Power Pilates 600-Hour Comprehensively Certified teacher and a National Pilates Certification Teacher and Member (NPCT & NPCP). She is an NCCA-accredited Pilates instructor and has over 10 years of teaching experience. Caitlin has completed over 300 hours of CECs with master instructors and is currently pursuing a Master’s Program/Pro-Mentorship through Somaphyx Pilates Method.
She is passionate about somatic movement and aims to help her clients develop a deeper understanding of their bodies. Her goal is to help each client feel comfortable and confident moving through everyday life with greater awareness, strength, and mobility—especially through their spine!
Caitlin enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. When she’s not in the studio, she can be found hanging out with her daughters, lifting at the gym, or reading a good book!
Judy Elias
Senior Teacher
Judy is a Peak Pilates® Comprehensive Certified Instructor and Mad Dogg Spinning® Instructor. Judy has successfully completed the Peak Pilates® Comprehensive Exam which is a nationally recognized certification test given by Peak. Judy began Pilates with a certification through Power Pilates in New York in 2003 and then went on to complete her certification through Peak Pilates®. Judy is also certified through AFAA in Group Exercise, Cycle, Zumba, Senior Fitness and Kettlebell, and has been teaching group classes and training private clients for 24 years. Look for Judy on the local Moon Access Channel; she hosts a Pilates TV show!
Mara McClain
Teacher
Mara began her commitment to fitness as a teenager doing Jazzercise and considered becoming an instructor. She hung up her leg warmers and leotard in college. She started Pilates to combat the back pain that comes with age which strength training didn’t address. Strengthening her core took away the back pain and she was a Pilates believer! Mara is a Peak Level 2 Pilates instructor.
She is the mother of two adult children, a Mastiff and the wife of a Foodie thus the continued commitment to fitness. She walks, plays tennis, skis and LOVES to travel.
Abby Popovic
Senior Teacher
Abby is a Level 3 Peak Pilates Instructor. She developed her passion for Pilates through trial and error of finding a fitness routine that worked for her. Abby loves how Pilates is so strengthening yet rehabilitative as well. She hopes to share Pilates with her peers in order to promote a strong, healthy lifestyle!
Abby is a Sewickley native and has a great fondness for her hometown. She has many ties to the small business in the area and is excited to continue working within the Sewickley community.
Leigh Ducoeur
Apprentice Teacher
Leigh is a graduate from Duquesne University with a Masters in Occupational Therapy. She has 25 years of experience in variety of settings including pediatrics, early intervention, geriatrics, outpatient, home care, and mental health.
She also holds certifications as a personal trainer (ACE & NASM), senior fitness specialist (NASM), PWR! (PARKINSON WELLNESS RECOVERY) Certification, Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, certified dementia practitioner and MMOA (modern management of the older adult).
Leigh taught Pilates for 3 yrs while living in Columbus OH. She completed her level 1 Peak Pilates certification and is currently training for level 2. She is looking forward to combining her experience of an OT and love for Pilates to promote active aging and help others achieve their optimal level of health and wellbeing.
Kaitlyn Lucas
Apprentice Teacher
With a master’s degree in occupational therapy and experience working in the acute care setting, Kaitlyn brings a strong understanding of movement, recovery and functional independence into every session. Her love for movement began through 15 years of dance training, which eventually lead her to discover Pilates and its powerful mind-body connection.
Kaitlyn is classically trained and holds a comprehensive level 1 certification through Peak Pilates. She is currently completing her Peak Level 2 certification. Her approach combines clinical knowledge with a supportive, movement focused style to help clients feel stronger, more balanced and connected to their bodies.
Tori Trovato
Apprentice Teacher
Tori is a Level 1 Comprehensive Certified Pilates Instructor through Peak Pilates with a lifelong passion for movement and athletics. As a former Division I rower, she understands firsthand the importance of strength, body awareness, and injury prevention in achieving peak performance.
Introduced to Pilates by her mother, Tori quickly fell in love with the practice's unique combination of mindful movement, body alignment, and physical challenge. What began as a personal passion evolved into a calling to help others discover the transformative benefits of Pilates.
Tori believes Pilates is for every body. Whether you're an athlete looking to prevent injuries and enhance performance or someone seeking to build strength, improve posture, and move with greater confidence, she is committed to meeting you where you are. She teaches to the body in front of her, creating personalized sessions that are both challenging and empowering.
Known for her positive energy and encouraging approach, Tori strives to make every session a space where clients feel supported, motivated, and inspired to move well—both inside and outside the studio.
Cess Bustamante
Apprentice Teacher
Cess is a certified pilates instructor who loves helping people feel stronger, more confident, and more connected to their bodies through movement.
Her goal is make fitness feel welcoming, empowering and enjoyable for everyone—whether you’re just starting out or continuing your wellness journey.
