Everyone is Welcome: Pilates is for everybody. Our studio is a judgement-free space where all backgrounds, abilities and identities are welcomed. When you walk through our doors, you will be greeted with warmth, respect and genuine care.

Kindness Above All: We lead with compassion in everything we do. From the way we teach, to the way we speak, we are committed to treating every client with empathy, patience and honesty. You can always expect a safe and supportive environment.

Movement that Feels Good: We are here to help you move in a way that supports your physical and mental well-being. We focus on progress, not perfection. Our goal is to help you feel stronger, happier, and more connected to your body.

Meet the owner!

Emily is passionate about all forms of movement—especially Pilates. She’s committed to ensuring that every person feels comfortable and welcomed in their chosen movement practice. Her goal at Pursuit Pilates Club is to cultivate a supportive, judgment-free Pilates community.

Education & Training:

MPH Community Health Education, UMass Amherst

Maddog Spinning Instructor

Polestar Mat Pilates Instructor

Balanced Body Reformer Pilates Instructor

Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Instructor in Training

NPCP-PMC Certified (National Pilates Certification Program – Pilates Mat Certification)

Pilates for Menopause Certification (Boston Body Pilates)

SCW Fitness Group Fitness Instructor

Yoga Renew Mindfulness Certification

CPR/AED/FA

Meet the Pursuit Pilates Club Team

Ever Slowik – Yoga Instructor & Studio Coordinator

Ever is a 200-hour certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher and 80-hour certified Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra guide with 10 years of teaching experience. At Pursuit, they teach restorative grounding yoga and leads pop-up Yoga Nidra sessions, holistic education experiences, and experiential workshops.

Their teaching philosophy is simple: “I guide you into yourself.” Ever creates space for clients to slow down, reconnect, and build a deeper relationship with their body, mind, and spirit. Their hope is that everyone leaves her classes feeling empowered, embodied, and radiant.

In addition to teaching, Ever serves as Pursuit’s Studio Coordinator, supporting the studio through a variety of behind-the-scenes administrative work. They joined Pursuit in Spring 2026, drawn to the opportunity to share their gifts and help build an inclusive wellness community.

Outside of the studio, Ever is passionate about parenting, queer joy, creative expression, and connecting with the natural world. They are also a published poet and, for a fun twist, works part-time at Bath & Body Works and genuinely enjoys the madness that is the Gingham Nation.

Move with Ever:

Restore Grounding Yoga Fridays 7am-8am 

Maci Gould – Community & Events Coordinator

Maci is Pursuit Pilates Club’s Community & Events Coordinator, where she plans events, builds community, connects with local businesses, and creates new ways for people to connect at the studio.

She originally joined Pursuit as a yoga instructor after earning her certification and quickly fell in love with being part of the studio during its early days. She loves helping build the Pursuit community from the ground up and creating experiences that bring people together.

Maci’s favorite part of her role is seeing new faces walk through the doors and turning member feedback into fun, meaningful events. Above all, she wants every member to feel welcomed, heard, and like they are truly part of the Pursuit community.

Outside of the studio, Maci loves yoga, Pilates, soccer, the beach, traveling, and spending time with friends, family, and loved ones. A fun fact about Maci? She has lived in both Hawaii and Spain! 

Sara Swartz – Yoga Instructor

Move with Sara:

Pursuit Flow Wednesdays 7am – 8am 

Jane Kosturko – Pilates Instructor

Kirsten Zamirowski – Yoga & Barre Instructor

Kirsten is a Yoga Alliance RYT 200 Certified Yoga Instructor and SWF Certified Barre Instructor. She has been teaching yoga for two years and began teaching barre in September. At Pursuit, she teaches Foundation & Pursuit Flowas well as Pursuit Barre.

Her teaching style is inclusive, beginner-friendly, and fun. Kirsten’s classes are designed to help clients gradually build strength and flexibility while creating an environment where they can feel comfortable, supported, and confident.

What she loves most about teaching is supporting people throughout their wellness journeys and helping them feel more at home in their bodies. She believes movement should be approachable, encouraging, and something you genuinely enjoy.

Outside of the studio, Kirsten loves spending time with her friends and family, and especially pampering her pet bunny, Poppy.

Move with Kirsten:

Foundation Flow Saturdays 10am – 11am

Pursuit Barre Saturdays 11:15am – 12pm

Foundation Flow Sundays 11am – 12pm 

Sophie Calkins – Pilates Instructor

Sophie is comprehensively certified in the Polestar® Pilates method and has been teaching Pilates for over a year. At Pursuit Pilates Club, she teaches mat and reformer classes.

Her teaching style is detailed, thoughtful, patient, positive, and supportive. Sophie focuses on helping clients develop a love for movement and a deeper appreciation for their bodies. She believes Pilates is a powerful way to build body awareness, explore movement, and challenge yourself in a supportive environment.

Her favorite part of teaching is being part of a community of people who are willing to challenge themselves and move their bodies in new ways. She loves seeing clients develop greater body awareness, discover new movement strategies, and experience the positive changes that come from practicing Pilates.

Outside of Pursuit, Sophie is a dancer and loves staying connected to movement in all its forms.

Move with Sophie:

Sub for pilates classes 

Brogan O’Leary – Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator

Brogan is Pursuit Pilates Club’s Marketing & PR Coordinator, bringing the studio’s energy and vision to life through social media, digital marketing, and community storytelling. She manages the studio’s social channels, creates content, films classes and events, and helps lead the Campus Ambassador and Internship programs.

Brogan first joined Pursuit as a Social Media Intern in Spring 2025 before stepping into her current role after graduation. As a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, she is passionate about making fitness feel welcoming, inclusive, and approachable for everyone.

What she loves most about Pursuit is the community’s enthusiasm and willingness to jump into anything—from social media trends to studio events. She wants every member to feel heard, valued, and confident that they belong at Pursuit.

Outside of the studio, Brogan is passionate about fashion, especially vintage clothing. You’ll often find her thrifting, exploring vintage runway looks, or scrolling through iconic red carpet moments. 

Lizzie Gormley – Social Media Intern

As one of Pursuit Pilates Club’s Social Media Marketing Interns, Lizzie helps lead the studio’s rebrand by creating promotional content for social media and the website. She brings her creativity and passion for storytelling to the studio’s digital presence, helping showcase what makes the Pursuit community unique.

Lizzie joined the Pursuit Pilates Club team at the beginning of Fall 2026 after her department advisor shared internship opportunities with Communication majors. Pursuit Pilates Club immediately stood out to her as a perfect fit, especially because she connected with the studio’s mission to create a positive, comfortable space where all types of people can develop healthy relationships with wellness. Also, friendliness and compassion are core values of hers, and she loves that Pursuit reflects those same values in its culture and atmosphere.

Outside of the studio, Lizzie is passionate about vintage and sustainable fashion, creative writing and poetry, live music, and fitness. At UMass, she is involved in several student-run organizations where she gets to explore her interests in fashion and photography, perform her original writing, and support local musicians.

A fun fact about Lizzie is that she is part of Sketch22, a student-run sketch comedy troupe at UMass. She joined the troupe after transferring to UMass in Fall 2024 and loves getting to combine creativity, performance, and humor with her college experience.

Sarah Burgess – Social Media Intern

As one of Pursuit Pilates Club’s Social Media Marketing Interns, Sarah helps create and manage content across the studio’s social media platforms. She researches social media trends, finds creative ways to incorporate them into Pursuit’s content, supports promotions, events, and creates engaging content that reflects the studio’s values and community.

Sarah joined the Pursuit Pilates Club team in Fall 2026 after discovering the internship through a job board. With a passion for fitness and creativity dating back to high school, she immediately felt that the position was the perfect combination of her interests. After learning more about Pursuit’s values and meeting with Emily and Brogan, she was drawn to the studio’s uplifting, welcoming, and community-oriented atmosphere.

What she is most excited about is connecting with Pursuit members and bonding over a shared passion for fitness and wellness. She wants every member to walk away from an interaction with her feeling respected, heard, and cared for. Having grown up in an all-girls household, she especially values the meaningful friendships and connections that can be created between women and believes everyone should feel safe and comfortable in the spaces where they work and grow.

Outside of the studio, Sarah loves staying active through the gym and scenic walks in nature. She is also passionate about her relationships with friends and family, as well as cooking, painting, and fashion. She loves that many of her interests reflect the same wellness, creativity, and community that Pursuit represents.

A fun fact about Sarah is that she loves metal and rock music! She listens to all kinds of music, but metal is probably the last genre most people would guess when they meet her.