meet the team

Keira Cumberland

Founder and owner, pilates collective slo | co-FOUNDER PCI EDUCATION | Pilates instructor

Keira grew up as an athlete: dancing, playing soccer, running track, and practicing martial arts (Muay Thai); she says her first language is movement.

She attended California State University at Long Beach in 2003 as a Dance major and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Science and a minor in Political Science. She discovered Pilates at CSULB through the dance department and was later certified through Body Arts and Science International (BASI) in 2009 with Karen Clippinger.

Since her certification, she has continued her Pilates education, regularly attending workshops and private lessons to expand her wheelhouse. Keira strives to remain true to the original work created by Joseph Pilates; she has become an avid student of the authentic system of exercises passed down through Joe’s most trusted practitioners.

In 2017, Keira's dad suffered a life-changing stroke leading her to discover the amazing Pilates for Neurological Conditions community. She is proud to know and share tools from all parts of the Pilates Industry: from contemporary to classical practices, from sports conditioning to rehabilitation for Neurological conditions.

In 2017, she founded Pilates Collective SLO and has created and co-created a series of Pilates Education tools, including the PCS Passport, the PCS Teacher Training Program (now PCI Education), the PCS Mat Certification Course, and more, in her endeavor to better “share this incredible movement system and its endless benefits.”

Before opening Pilates Collective SLO in 2017, Keira taught Pilates and managed Pilates studios for small and large fitness clubs in Los Angeles and San Diego County and has worked as a sales and revenue consultant for Pilates studios helping them increase their bottom line.

Apart from Pilates, she is also a licensed, practicing California attorney focused primarily on advocating for equal access to the law and helping parties find common ground through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) after attending continuing education in ADR from the Straus Institute at Pepperdine University.

Keira’s mission is to equip future generations of Pilates students and teachers with the tools to be autonomous practitioners of this incredible method. She also enjoys helping instructors think outside the box in their teaching methods, practice, and business to achieve more satisfying and lucrative careers.

If you’d like to learn more about the Classical Pilates System, add to your current Neuro-Rehab Program, start your Teacher Training journey, or request a mentorship session with Keira - please contact the studio.

CHLOE HAEUSER

studio manager | PILATES INSTRUCTOR

At the age of 4, Chloe began her dance training with Karen Garman in Atascadero and in nearly two decades of experience across a variety of mentors and locations realized her love of teaching movement. After four years of Pilates immersion while earning her BA in Dance, Option in Dance Science at Cal State Long Beach, she completed the Body Arts and Sciences International (BASI) certification plus Dance Specialization in 2014. There she was inspired in her tutelage by renowned mentor Karen Clippinger and over the years has developed an approach influenced by teaching in rehabilitation, studio, fitness, and dance specific settings. She draws from BASI, Polestar, and Second Generation teachers like Jillian Hessel and Karen Clippinger to create a specified, sustainable, and functional approach to movement.

In 2016, after being immersed in Pilates in a physical therapy setting, Chloe completed Balanced Body’s Passing the Torch program, which provided an in depth view at Pilates for conditions of the spine such as scoliosis, sacroiliac dysfunction, osteoporosis, herniated discs, and others. In 2020, Chloe completed “Hatha, Vinyasa & Ayurveda” 200hr yoga teacher training program with Sera Melini. Chloe is passionate to weave many modalities together including Pilates, dance, yoga, and holistic nutrition. She looks forward to any opportunity to help others improve their life in these capacities.

Chloe enjoys the process of continual growth as a teacher; she is slated to finish her Nutritional Therapy Practitioner course by the end of 2021. Across multiple fields, she hopes to cultivate in her clients a deeper understanding of how the body works and share with them the joy in learning. Chloe loves to be active spending time outdoors, hiking, camping, cooking for friends and family, doing yoga or dancing.

Randyn Spear

community manager | Pilates Instructor

Randyn has been a dancer since the age of 3. She performed competitively throughout her childhood and spent 15 years as a choreographer and guest teacher for dance studios and college dance programs (USC, CSULB) while pursuing a professional dance career.

After intense rehearsals, Pilates helped Randyn keep her body balanced and her mind sharp. She strongly believes in the mind body connection of Pilates and is greatly influenced by her love of dance and movement.

As a graduate of CSU Long Beach with a bachelor’s degree in Dance, Randyn has an extensive understanding of anatomy, body placement, and movement.  She received her comprehensive certification plus Dance Specialization through BASI (Body Arts and Science International) with Karen Clippinger and has continued to acquire a multitude of certifications in various genres of Pilates and fitness, including Barre, TRX, Rebounding, and PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique). Randyn loves to share her passion for movement with all types of humans because Pilates is for every BODY. Randyn firmly believes that Pilates is not just a workout but a lifestyle you can practice for the rest of your life. Armed with a well-rounded experience, Randyn loves encouraging and challenging her clients to honor their bodies, breathe, and connect to their favorite version of themselves.

Marcy Maloney

Pilates instructor

Marcy Maloney has over 40 years of experience in health, wellness, and fitness. Before starting her career at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Marcy received her Bachelor's in Recreation and Administration and her Master's in Education, Counseling, and Guidance from Cal Poly.

Shortly after, Marcy pioneered one of the first fitness facilities in San Luis Obispo called Maloney’s Gym. Marcy researched, created, and became certified to teach group exercise classes in the 1980s, owning one of the first gyms to spearhead modern aerobic exercise and instruct individuals on the benefits of weightlifting.

Beyond her extensive knowledge in body mechanics, Marcy has vast leadership skills that developed throughout her 31 years in higher education. Marcy took her fitness experience and played a major role in completing the first Recreation Cled, a 68-million-dollar expansion of the Recreation Center, she became a certified life coach, attended numerous leadership and development courses, and retired as the Executive Director of the Associated Students Incorporated.

Recently, Marcy completed her 500 Hr. Pilates Certification through PCI Education. She is passionate about educating individuals, and her eclectic background supplies her with the know-how to work with individuals from all walks of life.

Marcy is inspired to help her clients build strength and flexibility using the Pilates System at any stage or age in life. Contact the studio and request a lesson with Marcy if you want her unique background and perspective.

hilary ryan norcross

pilates instructor

After dancing with American Ballet Theatre in NYC and running a personal and group fitness business in Seattle, Hilary returned to Pilates after a hip injury sidelined a marathon attempt. Classical Pilates provided a full-body workout that helped strengthen her hip but also provided a method that allowed her to explore how movement really restores the body.

After training for a year, Hilary entered the apprentice program with her mentor Dorothee Vandewalle and completed the M.A.T. certification in 2015. Hilary continues to train with Dorothee, and also has studied with Karen Frischman, Mejo Wiggins, and Andrea Maida to name a few!

Hilary loves working with people to transform their bodies as well as to watch clients get empowered not only when at the studio but also in life.

"When you continuously move, you build not only endurance and stamina but also perseverance. Grit is my favorite four-letter word."

Chelsey Harper

pilates instructor

Chelsey is a central coast native certified through Pilates Collective SLO in 2021. Taking the approach to walk first, not run, towards her certification, she first completed PCS’ Mat Certification Course in 2020 before diving into the fully comprehensive program.

Being a high mover all her life, movement in adulthood came with injuries. It all began when she dislocated her shoulder and three ribs while at risk of rupturing both Achilles. Through the pain, she continued to move for longer than she should have because she says that, at that time, dance was a part of her identity. She had been dancing as long as she could walk. So, she turned to pilates over a decade ago and never looked back. She says it healed her from the inside out and gave her a new appreciation for the ability to do small everyday tasks. 

As a teacher now, Chelsey specializes in helping you reclaim your life after injury through thoughtful movement to build strength and stability. She believes that we should and can live our fullest lives!  

Outside the studio, you'll catch Chelsey running around with her daughter to all her activities or hanging out at a local coffee shop. 

Laurie beale

Apprentice instructor

Laurie’s lifetime dedication to fitness started around age 7 when she fell in love with gymnastics and spent the next eight years training and competing at the state and national levels. She had a special interest in dance, music, and choreography, and at age 15, she switched to ballet, studying pointe for the next three years. After that, she branched out, experimenting with all types of fitness, including running, swimming, and a stint as an aerobics instructor. When she discovered Pilates, she knew she’d found a lifelong pursuit combining her favorite workout elements—core strengthening, breath work, stretching, rhythm, and endless challenges.

She completed PCI Education’s 500-hour Pilates Teacher Training in March 2022 and is excited to teach and learn, focusing on all levels and fitness needs. When not at the studio, Laurie enjoys yoga, dancing, paddleboarding, hiking, and biking. She looks forward to meeting you!