Movement. Intention. Integrity.
About Us
Julie Hall
Owner, Massage Therapist & Pilates Instructor
I am a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) focusing on Clinical and Sports Massage. I am Certified in Massage Cupping and MediCupping. I am a STOTT trained Pilates Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified in Bio-Electric Magnetic Vascular Therapy (BEMER) and Certified Kaasen Targeted Cryotherapy Technician.
I greatly value the knowledge and skills I have obtained in helping provide safe, effective, and targeted therapy for clients experiencing pain. My areas of training allow me to treat my clients with a systematic approach in choosing their appropriate treatment. This may include a combination of clinical or sports massage, vascular therapy treatment to improve circulation and assist healing, core focused exercises, and proper strengthening and stretching guidelines. My focus is to help assess and evaluate soft-tissue pain and injury ranging from mild to chronic. My assessment and treatments involve the entire musculoskeletal system, which includes, postural muscles, movement patterns, nerves, and fascia.
Many of my clients over the years have done a combination of pilates, strength training, BEMER treatments and massage with me. This is a great way to help address their overall needs, whether it be improving their balance, improving their strength for a specific sport or daily activity, finding more flexibility, or just relieving aches and pains. However, not all clients need help from me in all of these areas. Some clients just need specific body work for their neck, shoulders, or low back. This is why I work with my clients during their assessment to discuss what their needs are, and explore our best approach. Sometimes the need is just as simple as some gentle soft tissue work to help relieve their pain.
My goal is to use my background to give you a specialized approach to your massage and fitness, so I can help you be the healthiest and strongest version of yourself!
Jill Andrews
Pilates Instructor
Jill has a MA and BBA in accounting with a minor in dance. Jill is a STOTT trained Pilates Instructor and a CoreAlign trained Instructor. She is a specialist in Merrithew's ZEN*GA program (a fusion of ballet and Vinyasa Yoga & Pilates), Total BARRE, CORE and Halo Trainer.
Jill is a Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and certified in Pilates for MS and other neurological conditions. Jill has long been involved in ballet and Pilates. She danced in the University of Iowa Dance Company and taught Dance at the U of I. After graduating, Jill danced professionally with Bermuda Civic Ballet for seven years under the direction of Coral Waddell and Dame Patricia Gray. In 1996, Jill founded Dance Unlimited, Inc. (now Capital City Dance Center). She also founded, choreographed and directed Alleluia Ballet for 12 years. Jill has taught at a number of Pilates and Fitness Studios in Des Moines. She presently trains many types of clients from gifted nationally recognized dancers to seniors. She teaches Pilates and CoreAlign to all ages and special populations such as those rehabilitating from injuries, neurological concerns and osteoporosis. Please contact Jill to make an appointment.
@pilateswithjill | (515) 991-2191
Bethany Tapp
Pilates Instructor & Personal Trainer
Bethany is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified TRX Trainer, & STOTT trained Pilates Instructor. Bethany has been a fitness professional since graduating from Iowa State University. She is a graduate with a degree in Kinesiology and a concentration in Exercise Science. She has taught numerous private personal training sessions, small group training sessions, and experience with private and duet Pilates reformer sessions. She has experience training in the community setting, studio setting, in-home setting, and the virtual training world. Bethany loves staying active with running, strength training, and Pilates. She does all training sessions by appointment. Contact Bethany today!
btapintofitness@gmail.com | (515) 357-1187
Lisa Goodman
Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer & Health Coach
Lisa has years of experience in the health and fitness field with a degree in Exercise Science. She is a STOTT trained Pilates Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Health Coach.
Lisa Lewis
Pilates Instructor, Merrithew Pilates Instructor Trainer, Personal Trainer & Professional Dancer
Lisa became a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor in 2006 and an Instructor Trainer for Merrithew® specializing in STOTT PILATES in 2011, ZEN•GA® Mindful Movement in 2013 and Total Barre® in 2014. She is an ISCA certified personal trainer, TRX trained, a certified breast cancer exercise specialist, and trained in Pilates for Neurological Conditions. Lisa earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance with Honors and Highest Distinction from the University of Iowa in 2006. Lisa enjoys working with a wide range of Pilates clients; from those recovering from surgery to highly conditioned athletes. In addition to teaching Pilates, Lisa dances and performs professionally with Hurley & Dancers, a modern dance company in Des Moines, and teaches dance to a variety of levels and ages.
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Paula Clark
Pilates Instructor & Master Trainer ISCA
Paula has been a Master Trainer with ISCA (International Sports Conditioning Association) since 1993. ISCA is the world’s largest sports conditioning association. If it can be taught Paula can teach it. She teaches from a depth of knowledge that can only be achieved after years of personal and professional experience. Her style is relaxed. She is able to change direction and modify your workouts in real time, based on individual needs. Paula understands pain, she understands limitations. She uses Pilates, to benefit clients suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons, Muscular Dystrophy, arthritis, and joint replacement. Her knowledge of the body allows her to train you safely and effectively. The ISCA educational courses consist of Boxing, Core Stability, Group Exercise, Jump Rope, Kettlebells, Kick Boxing, Martial Arts, Personal Training, Pilates, Plyometrics, Resistance Training, Suspension, Stretching, Training Ropes,
Lizzie Bartlam
Pilates Instructor
A self-described lifelong learner and teacher, Lizzie holds MS_ED and has spent much of her career studying the different ways in which people learn. From the MBA classrooms to middle school track students, Lizzie enjoys connecting with people, assessing their needs and learning style, and tailoring class curriculums to focus on individual development and progression. Lizzie’s approach to Pilates instruction is no different. After a decade of practicing STOTT Pilates under studio owner Julie Hall, Lizzie decided to apply her knowledge of teaching and learning methodologies to the studio classroom and became a STOTT trained Pilates Instructor. She has been teaching at Julie Hall Studio ever since.
Lizzie has been an avid runner for most of her life and enjoys coaching middle school track. Devising different ways to incorporate an appropriately scaled athletic focus to classical Pilates moves has become her favorite challenge, resulting in cardio sculpt and running/Pilates combination classes.
Maryam Hijazi
Sports & Orthopedic Massage
As early as she can remember, Maryam has taken an interest in movement and its impact on mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Maryam is a Licenced Massage Therapist and has trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities including but not limited to, Myofascial, Craniosacral, and Positional Release. She combines movement with massage to provide a unique massage experience that aims to improve movement patterns and create ease in the body.