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Elisabel Balbuena

Instructor

Elisabel was born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where she also attended Millersville University and graduated with a B.S. in chemistry. In 2023, she relocated to Austin for a graduate program and was introduced to Pilates and has not left the studio since. Elisabel is a certified Balanced Body Pilates instructor and additionally has her mat certification through Equinox. She was accepted into the Shape Method's Continuing Education Program in 2024 which includes ongoing training for special populations, pre/post natal, and athletic conditioning with the latest research through their on staff Physical Therapist, Dr. Biondi and owner Jennifer McCamish.

One of her favorite parts of being an instructor is watching her clients grow and develop as individuals - learning how to trust and connect better with their bodies. To her, Pilates is a vital form of self-care to maintain both mental and physical alignment. Outside of the studio, she enjoys spending time reading, other forms of low-impact movement, or relaxing with her boyfriend and cat.