Laura Ashley Winelander

A natural mover, Laura Ashley Winelander grew up dancing, acting and doing back walkovers in Baltimore, Maryland. Her Pilates journey began over 20 years ago, when she was a young dance student and was diagnosed with hip inflammation due to many years of ballet training. Her mentor at the time suggested Pilates in addition to Physical Therapy to strengthen her core, work on pelvis stability and re-align her body after the injury. Just like that, she became a loyal Pilates practitioner.

After graduation, she received a fellowship with The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, which led her to the contemporary dance world of New York City. In 2008, after coming home late one night from working an especially exhausting shift as a cocktail waitress, Laura realized she was ready for a change. At the time, she also worked as a front desk assistant at Core Pilates NYC in exchange for free Pilates classes. As the months went by, she watched a group of people go from Pilates enthusiasts, to trainees, to apprentices, to teachers. At last, Laura decided to turn her passion for Pilates into a career.

Laura received her full mat and equipment Comprehensive Pilates Certification from Core Pilates NYC and worked for several years at Core Pilates and Equinox before starting her boutique studio, Laura Ashley Pilates, in charming Brooklyn Heights.

She recently relocated to South Florida and is bringing her New York style to the Sunshine State. Laura is currently offering group fitness classes in Delray Beach and Boca Raton, as she continues to provide unparallel Concierge Fitness to Clients through out the Palm Beach area. 

Laura also is certified in Pre- and Postpartum Pilates and has compassionately taken many women through their pregnancies and beyond. Additionally, she holds certifications in Ballet Barre, Cardio Dance, Pilates Fusion, and Personal Training through NASM.