Michelle Burke
OWNER/ Pilates Teacher
Michelle the founder of Southport Pilates since 2016 fell in love with movement as a child and hasn't stopped moving since. She discovered Pilates after a snowboard injury through the suggestion of a Physical Therapist. With a dance and gymnastic background Pilates was a perfect match. After seventeen years of practice and upon relocating to North Carolina's coastal community, Michelle has since completed both Classical Mat, Comprehensive and Advanced Apparatus/Equipment Pilates teacher certifications, along with may individual certificates in Osteo, Scoloisis and Neuro Pilates studies. Later opening Southport Pilates in 2016
Also a registered Yoga teacher (E-RYT200) she offer classes with in the local Southport and Bald Head Island communities. Teaching mindful movement with an anatomical approach.
Along with Pilates and Yoga, Barre is another one of Michelle's favorite. Trained and certified in the Barre Fit method. Barre Fit is based on the Lotte Berk system.
Sabrina Winpigler
Certified Pilates Teacher
Sabrina comes to Southport Pilates from Maryland. Having a personal background and love of Pilates she was inspired by the method to pursue her Classical Mat and Apparatus certification.
Teaching classes is her favorite, you'll enjoy her teaching style -very personable and welcoming to all. Try a Springboard class with Sabrina on Thursdays!