Hi. I'm Linds (she/her). I could talk to you all day about inclusivity and accessibility when it comes to larger bodies and Pilates. Because:

• I am fat and have been for as long as I can remember

• I have been practicing Pilates since 2015

• I have completed my comprehensive Pilates teacher training through Balanced Body (still working towards certification)

• I have been advocating for improved inclusion and representation of larger bodies in Pilates on social media since 2019 when I started my Instagram account, @fatbodypilates

• I believe Pilates is for all bodies

I have a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Minnesota, Morris (2005) and a master’s degree in leadership and management from Concordia University, St. Paul (2019). I also have my certificate from the Dale Carnegie leadership experience.

I live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area with my husband and seven (yes, seven) cats. I work full time in the healthcare insurance industry. I am an avid gardener and chicken, bee, and plant mom.