Elise first sought out Pilates with the intent of relieving stress and anxiety. She credits her Pilates practice with giving her greater patience, dedication, focus, and even grace. In 2020, Elise relocated from Massachusetts to Seattle to study with Dorothee VandeWalle. She received her M.A.T. certification in 2021. Elise cares deeply about her clients getting the most out of each exercise, paying close attention to both details and flow.