Locally owned since 2020
Instructor Owned. Instructor Operated.
Foundations Pilates and Wellness Studio opened in October 2020 in the Northview Mall courtyard, right in the heart of Nora and North Indianapolis. We're not a franchise — we're owned and run by the people who teach your classes.
Kelly Mason, a physical therapy assistant and longtime Pilates instructor, started Foundations to bring quality, personal instruction to a neighborhood that deserved more than a crowded, one-size-fits-all studio. That idea still shapes every class today: small groups, real attention, and a mix of classical and contemporary Pilates that adapts to the person on the mat or reformer — not the other way around.
Our story
Built for people who want real instruction
Every instructor at Foundations designs their own classes, which is why no two sessions ever feel the same. We keep classes small on purpose — max 4 in a reformer class, max 10 for mat, yoga, and wellness — so instructors can actually watch your form and adjust as you move.
We work with clients across every stage of life: pro athletes maintaining peak performance, people recovering from an old injury, and everyone in between. Our instructors adapt workouts specifically to each client.
Meet the team
Our instructors
Every instructor at Foundations holds an accredited certification, and most hold several. Here's who you'll see in the studio.
Kelly Mason
Owner & Pilates InstructorKelly opened Foundations in 2020 after 10+ years of teaching Pilates. A former marathoner, she brings a physical-therapy background to every class.
Balanced Body & Peak Pilates (Reformer & Mat) · IN Board Certified PTA · ACSM PT · TRX · Fascial Stretch Therapist · Titleist Performance Institute · ART · Kinesiotape · IASTM · Cupping · Purdue B.A. Health & Kinesiology · UIndy A.S. PTA
Kortney Barile
Pilates InstructorKortney brings a specialized eye for core recovery, with training focused on diastasis and pelvic floor health.
Balanced Body Comprehensive (Reformer & Mat) · Center Method for Diastasis & Pelvic Floor · IU B.A.
Melanie Bernas
Pilates InstructorMelanie has a special focus on prenatal and postpartum clients, blending anatomy-driven cueing with classical technique.
Era Pilates Comprehensive & Mat · Pilates Instructor Academy Mat + Anatomy/Biomechanics · Northeastern B.S.
Corrina Casey
Pilates InstructorA former dancer, Corrina brings a musicality and flow to her classes, with an emphasis on core control and posture.
Balanced Body Comprehensive · Peak Pilates Mat · RYT · Bar Effect
Ashley Dirks
Yoga & Wellness InstructorAn Army wife with 20+ years of yoga practice, Ashley teaches Yin Restorative, myofascial release, and pre & postnatal classes with a grounded, welcoming style.
500-Hr E-RYT · Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist · TRX
Jaime Gonzalez
Sound Bath InstructorJaime trained in Barcelona, taught Parkinson's clients in Buenos Aires, spent 11 years teaching in Mexico City, and studied yoga in India. She brings a global perspective to every class.
Stott · Lagree · Real Pilates NY · Red Cord · Rishikul Yogashala
Kelsey Schouten
Pilates InstructorKelsey blends classical Pilates fundamentals with barre-inspired conditioning for a balanced, full-body class.
Basi Reformer & Mat · Barre · Purdue B.A.
Thomas Scott
Yoga InstructorThomas leads restorative and Yin practices with a calm, steady presence, incorporating sound healing and Yoga Nidra.
500-Hr RYT · Restorative · Yin · Sound Healing · Yoga Nidra
Gabbie Lindeman
Mat Pilates InstructorAn IU senior, Gabbie brings youthful energy to her mat Pilates and hot vinyasa classes, blending strength and heat-based flow.
Inferno Hot Pilates · 250 YTT Power Vinyasa
Whitney Krause
Pilates InstructorWith more than a decade of experience since 2013, Whitney delivers intelligent, results-driven Pilates that blends athleticism, precision, and creativity. Three years at a Pilates studio and physical-therapy clinic in Atlanta shaped deep post-rehabilitation expertise, so she works skillfully with everyone from clients recovering from injury to seasoned athletes.
STOTT Pilates Level 1, 2 & Injuries and Special Populations · ACE Group Exercise & Personal Training · TRX Certified
Ella Carrillo
Yoga InstructorI found my love for yoga as a stressed-out college student, and it became the place where I could reconnect with myself and step away from worrying about the future. I have a love of travel, and outside of yoga, I have my own jewelry business! I recently graduated from my yoga teacher training in Bali, Indonesia, and I'm excited to take what I've learned overseas home with me to share with everyone!
200-Hr RYT
Ready when you are
Come meet the team in person
Book a class or a private session and see why Foundations feels different from a typical studio.