Our Team

Davidson Reid

Owner/Director of Studio Lotus (Atlanta, GA)
Power Pilates Senior Teacher Trainer
Power Pilates Southeastern Regional Director

With more than twenty years of Pilates experience, Davidson brings a wealth of knowledge to Studio Lotus as its Owner and Director of Teacher Training.  He was first exposed to Pilates as a teenager as part of his early dance training and continued to study the technique upon moving to New York at 17 to pursue a career in classical ballet.  As a Power Pilates Senior Teacher Trainer and the Southeastern Regional Director, Davidson travels and leads teacher training programs and continuing education courses throughout the U.S. and internationally, training more than 600 Pilates instructors to date.

In 2009 Davidson was introduced to Redcord.  With its ability to address muscle imbalances and improve core stability, he immediately recognized its value and connection with classical Pilates.  Over time, he began to see how Redcord addresses and corrects weak links in the body in a way that other modalities are simply not able to.  This has enabled many of Studio Lotus’ clients to achieve levels of stability, fitness and strength that were previously out of their reach.  Studio Lotus currently has eleven Redcord-trained instructors on staff and the technique has become an integral part of its services.

Davidson brings a strong understanding of the biomechanics of movement and a passion for teaching to serve a diverse clientele and develop some of the most talented new generation of instructors.  He lives in Decatur with his wife, Danielle, and his sons, Matthew and Andrew.

Danielle Sepulveda Reid

Owner / CFO

Graduating Phi Beta Kappa from the College of William & Mary in Virginia, Danielle spent the next seven years studying and working abroad. As a 1993 Marshall scholar, she pursued graduate studies in the U.K. at both Cambridge and Oxford Universities.  Highlights of her international travel include working for and living with Jane Goodall in Tanzania, serving as the Public Affairs Officer for the United Nations University in Tokyo, and spending two years in Thailand, alternating between Bangkok and a refugee camp along the Thai-Burmese border as part of her research on the coping strategies of Burmese refugees.

Coming to the world of Pilates from a very different background, Danielle completed Power Pilates Beginner and Intermediate Mat in 2002, and went on to complete the Power Pilates Comprehensive Certification program in 2005. She credits Pilates for helping with her own successful recovery from injuries developed while running competitively in college.  Today Danielle serves as Studio Lotus’ Chief Financial Officer and General Manager.  She has a wide range of responsibilities, including marketing, human resources and accounting.  She and Davidson live in Decatur with their two young sons, Matthew and Andrew.

Kim Bergonzi

Owner / Director – Studio Lotus (Forsyth)

A native of Florida, Kim attended the University of West Georgia where she received a B.B.A. in Accounting in 1988.  After receiving her CPA license, she spent many years in senior accounting positions in several publicly traded companies, and expanded her business skills by working in operations, sales and marketing.  During this time, Kim studied Pilates and was impressed with the profound, positive effects it had on her life and wellness.  Pilates became a passion, motivating her to pursue Power Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training at Studio Lotus.  Combining her love of Pilates with her strong business background, Kim decided to partner with Danielle and Davidson and open Studio Lotus’ third location at The Avenue Forsyth. As its Owner and Director, she is excited to be part of Studio Lotus’ expansion into north Atlanta and to extend the reach of Pilates, Kettlebells and Redcord.

Davidson Reid

Power Pilates Southeastern Regional Director / Power Pilates Teacher Trainer / Redcord Instructor / Kettlebell Instructor

Anne Brendle

Power Pilates Teacher Trainer / Redcord Instructor / Kettlebell Instructor

Anne Brendle received a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre from Florida State University in 1998. She subsequently moved to New York City where she completed Power Pilates Comprehensive Training in 2001. Anne taught in the Power Pilates New York studios where she developed a loyal client base, including celebrities Hilary Swank and Keri Russell. She has been featured in Women’s Health and Fitness Magazine, US Weekly and Elle Magazine. Anne is also a Russian Kettlebell Instructor, trained through Kettlebell Concepts in 2005.

In 2003, Anne was invited to become a Power Pilates Teacher Trainer, and has since traveled the country teaching Pilates certification programs and continuing education workshops. She joined Studio Lotus as a Senior Pilates Instructor and Co-Director of Teacher Training in October 2005. Anne is known for her extensive Pilates vocabulary on all the apparatus, as well as her approachable teaching style. Throughout the teacher training process – whether it spans one weekend or one year – she strives to help each person find their unique voice.

As an instructor, Anne believes that Pilates is an ever-evolving practice that must change and grow with each client, while remaining true to the original teachings of Joseph Pilates. She is particularly skilled at ‘the art of verbal cueing’ as she finds just the right words to help her clients reap the maximum results from the method. Anne is PMA Pilates certified and is a full-time instructor at Studio Lotus.

Wendy Latorre Adams

Pilates Instructor

Wendy was introduced to Pilates mat classes when she was fifteen-years old and a pre-professional student in Atlanta Ballet’s Centre for Dance Education. Pilates kept her strong and free from pain during the rest of her dance career, which continued until her early twenties as she performed with the Washington Ballet, the Atlanta Ballet, and Encore Dance Theatre in Athens, Georgia. After the birth of her daughter and ensuing abdominal surgery, Wendy started working on the Pilates apparatus in 2004 at Studio Lotus and quickly decided to pursue teacher training through Power Pilates. She completed Power Pilates Comprehensive Training at Studio Lotus in June 2005. Additionally, Wendy took her belief in the healing power of massage to the next level by attending the Academy of Somatic Healing Arts (ASHA) where she became a Certified Neuromuscular Massage Therapist in September 2005. Wendy is convinced that the combination of Pilates and massage can keep one balanced, strong, and out of pain. When not in the studio, Wendy loves spending time with her husband, Michael, and her beautiful daughter, Maya.  She teaches at Studio Lotus.

Leah Bernath

Pilates Instructor

Lakisha Cheek

Pilates / Redcord Instructor

Originally from upstate New York, Lakisha came to Atlanta to study at Clark Atlanta University.  In 1996 she received her BA in Music with a concentration in voice.  She married her college sweetheart, Jarrod, in 1998 and made Atlanta her permanent home.  With a background in track & field as well as weight lifting, Lakisha began to look for an alternative workout routine that would reduce tight, bulky muscles.  Discovering mat Pilates in 2002, she was overwhelmed by her changing body.  She became mat certified in Spring 2003 and in February 2009 completed the Power Pilates Comprehensive Training at Studio Lotus.  When not teaching, Lakisha loves being a wife and mother.  She enjoys reading, going to the theater, watching movies and just being out and about in town.

Adria Chuhay

Director, Studio Lotus Bridal Program / Pilates Instructor / Redcord Instructor

Adria brings a strong background in dance to her Pilates instruction. In fall 2008, she entered her fifth season as a full-time member of the Georgia Ballet. She has also performed as a member of Nevada Ballet Theatre, Columbia City Ballet, and as a featured guest artist of the North Atlanta Dance Theatre. In addition to performing, Adria has taught many forms of dance and movement throughout her career, including coaching a student to finalist in the highly competitive Youth America Grand Prix 2004. She completed Power Pilates Comprehensive Training at Studio Lotus in May 2004. Adria has an excellent eye for detail and enjoys bringing clients of all levels to the next stage in their workout. She teaches at Studio Lotus and is PMA Pilates certified.

Cheryl Cole

Pilates Instructor

Cheryl Cole was a professional ballet dancer who performed with, among others, Boston Ballet, Louisville Ballet and Cincinnati Ballet. After fracturing her fibula in 2001, she began Pilates as a part of her physical therapy. Cheryl continued her Pilates practice after she returned to the stage and, when considering what to do upon retirement from ballet, decided to become a Pilates instructor.  Cheryl began her Power Pilates teacher training with Shari Berkowitz at The Vertical Workshop in Beverly Hills and continued to study with her and Carrie Macy until she became comprehensively certified in September 2006. As a Pilates instructor in Philadelphia for three years, she continued her studies with Bob Liekens and Susan Moran of Power Pilates in New York City.  Now in Atlanta with her husband Mark and son Liam, Cheryl wants to help people gain more strength and mobility utilizing the technique and structure of the Power Pilates method she loves so much.

Kari Dees

Pilates Instructor

Rachel Diehl

Pilates / Redcord Instructor

After graduating in 2006 from Bryan College with a BA in Psychology, Rachel moved to Atlanta where she worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor in North Georgia, helping women overcome multiple types of addictions.  Having enjoyed Pilates over the years as an addendum to her extensive ballet training, she discovered the Power Pilates method at Studio Lotus and how it develops a wonderful balance of strength and flexibility.  Combined with her love for people and movement, it was only natural for Rachel to become an instructor as she saw Pilates physically heal the body while providing a challenging workout.  In April, 2009 Rachel completed Power Pilates Beginner and Intermediate Mat Certification  and the Power Pilates Comprehensive Training Program in the Fall of 2009.  During the summer of 2010 she received her ActivCore training and certification on the Redcord apparatus.  When not at the Studio, Rachel can be found spending time with her husband, Keelan, or volunteering with the children’s ministry at her church.

Adrienne Holland

Pilates / Redcord Instructor

Adrienne earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of New Hampshire in 1996 and a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from the University of Georgia in 1999. A native of New York, she currently lives in North Atlanta with her husband, Jon, and their two children, Kate and Will.  After the birth of her daughter in 2002, Adrienne became a devoted student of the Pilates method.  Through consistent practice of classical Pilates at Studio Lotus, her post-baby body was quickly transformed.  So enamored with the changes in her own body, she chose a different path from her previous studies and completed the Power Pilates Comprehensive Training at Studio Lotus in June 2005.  Known for providing a demanding workout, Adrienne strikes an ideal balance between precision and flow.  The mother in her enjoys watching a client grow and blossom in their own practice, while the teacher in her continues to move a client beyond what they think is possible. Outside of the studio, Adrienne enjoys spends time volunteering at her kids’ schools, playing tennis, reading and spending time with her family. Adrienne is PMA Pilates certified and teaches at Studio Lotus.

Betsy Hunter Hughes

Manager, Studio Lotus (Marietta) / Pilates Instructor

Betsy’s love of physical fitness started early when she began studying dance and competitively swimming at the age of four.  After twelve years of pursuing both, dance won out when she attended the University of Alabama on dance scholarship.  It was there that she was introduced to Pilates. Betsy completed her senior year at Hunter College in New York City, where she completed her degree in Dance and Theater. In New York, she worked at Crunch Fitness Lafayette St., taking and teaching a variety of fitness programs, including yoga, kickboxing and weight-training.  At 23, Betsy decided to become certified as a personal trainer, move to Atlanta and continue to work for Crunch Fitness.

Although active in many different fitness modalities, Betsy felt something was still missing.  At the age of 27, she had a very successful personal training and corporate fitness business with a strong referral system.  But still looking for something more for her body and for her clients, she took her first session on the Pilates apparatus at Studio Lotus with Davidson in March 2004.  After just one session, she knew that this was the missing link and she began her comprehensive Training program six weeks later.

During Comprehensive Training, Betsy gave up all other fitness modalities to ‘test the waters’ of Pilates.  After only three months, her body fat was down by 4.5%.  Her body changed immensely, but had not lost any endurance.  It was official: Pilates works.  She believes that the strength, balance and stamina gained from Pilates cannot be matched. It’s with this confidence in the method that she brings her teaching and leadership to Studio Lotus at Atlanta Ballet.  As manager of Studio Lotus’ Marietta location, she is excited and humbled to not only continue introducing clients to the incredible world of Pilates, but also to lead the team of instructors in finding their best ‘self.

Natalie Jordan

Pilates Instructor

Marc Klaus

Kettlebell Instructor

Elina Kleyman (Forsyth)

Front Desk

Heather Meeboer

Office Manager, Studio Lotus (Marietta) / Redcord Instructor

Introduced to Pilates through dance as a teenager, Heather began her serious study of the method while earning her BFA in Dance at Radford University. She soon realized that Pilates keeps one balanced both physically and mentally and wanted to continue her education. Heather completed the Power Pilates Beginner Mat teacher training program in 2007 and earned her certification in ActivCore on the Redcord apparatus in 2009. Heather teaches at both Studio Lotus and Studio Lotus at Atlanta Ballet. When not teaching, Heather can be found taking dance classes at various studios in Atlanta and performing with Expressions Concert Dance Company and Georgia Dance Theatre.

Tamara Melton, MS, RD, LD

Dietician / Nutritionist

Tamara Melton, MS, RD, LD is a registered and licensed dietitian and nutritionist.  In 2005 she received a BS in Health from the University of South Florida and in 2006 an MS in Nutrition from Georgia State University.  A Power Pilates Mat trained instructor, Tamara is certified in Adult Weight Management through the American Dietetic Association.  She has also worked in the field of childhood obesity and developed and delivered many corporate wellness programs.  In her work as a nutritional consultant, Tamara aims for each client to develop a relationship with food that promotes optimal health, enabling them to live a full and healthy life.

Joyce Nash

Pilates / Kettlebell Instructor

Originally from Conyers, Georgia, Joyce took her first Pilates class at the age of 12. While studying modern dance at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro in 2004, Joyce became a true student of the practice in order to strengthen a chronic shoulder problem that several doctors were unable to help her with.  Before returning to Georgia in 2006 and dancing with Full Radius Dance, Joyce danced professionally in North Carolina with the Asheville Contemporary Dance Theater, taught and choreographed for several companies.  Joyce completed the Power Pilates Beginner Mat Certification in the summer of 2007 and in January 2009 completed Power Pilates Comprehensive Training at Studio Lotus.

Nancy Nesbitt

Pilates / Redcord Instructor

A mother of three girls and a grandmother, Nancy has worked for IBM for 36 years. She has been involved in the fitness industry since 1987 as both a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor for Step, Resist-A-Ball, Yoga and Spinning. She added Pilates to the list of her fitness instruction credentials when she completed Power Pilates Comprehensive Training at Studio Lotus in February 2003. Nancy enjoys teaching all levels of clients in a flowing style, with a focus on detail that helps them truly feel the work in their bodies. She celebrates clients’ accomplishments, experiencing the joy of growth and improvement with them. Nancy teaches at Studio Lotus on Saturday mornings and during weekday evenings at Studio Lotus at Atlanta Ballet. Nancy is PMA Pilates Gold certified.  She also works as Studio Lotus Retail Manager since the studio began offering Pilates accessories and workout apparel in 2005.  In this role, Nancy is responsible for all aspects of apparel and accessory purchasing and merchandising.  In tune with our clients’ needs and busy lifestyles, she enjoys ordering from lines of active wear that combine high quality, comfort and value, including Avani, ION Actif and RESE Pilates.

Alan Reed

Pilates Instructor

Elizabeth Reilly

Front Desk (Forsyth)

Joanna Stecker

Kettlebell Instructor

Kate Twitchell

Pilates / Redcord Instructor

While living in Portland, Oregon, Kate began her personal practice of Pilates in 1998. After moving to Atlanta in 2001 and exploring various Pilates studios, Kate discovered Studio Lotus and the Power Pilates method. The method’s emphasis on a balance of flow and precision immediately resonated with her, and she began the Power Pilates Comprehensive Training Program in 2005.  Teaching at Studio Lotus since 2008, she strives to bring the balance of flow and precision into her teaching.  When Kate is not in the studio, she is chasing after her daughter, Stella, and sneaking in time to read.

Mich Uebersetzig

Pilates / Kettlebells Instructor

Toni Williams

Office Manager – Studio Lotus (Emory)

Involved in performing arts since childhood, Toni pursued her passion for the arts in college, graduating from the University of Central Florida with a B.A. in Theatre Arts in 2005. While still in school, she was a Marketing/Publicity intern at the People’s Theatre, Inc. and upon graduation became their Administrative Assistant. An actor as well, Toni has performed at the National Women’s Studies Association Annual Conference. Upon relocation to Atlanta from Orlando, Toni is enjoying being a part of the Studio Lotus team. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her longtime boyfriend and their puppy, Lollie.

Scott Wilson

Pilates / Kettlebell Instructor

With a B.S. in Performance Kinesiology from Dallas Baptist University, Scott completed his Power Pilates Comprehensive Training at the Telos Performance Center in 2007. An I.S.S.A. Certified Fitness Trainer and Muscle Activation Techniques Jumpstart Specialist, he has also completed the Hardstyle Kettlebell Challenge.

Scott began his performance career at the age of sixteen attending the Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts and training at the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education. He has performed with numerous theatrical and entertainment companies, including the Atlanta Ballet, City Dance Ensemble, Seaside Musical Theatre, Royal Caribbean and Holland America Cruise Lines. Injuries resulting from the rigors of professional dance led Scott to the world of Pilates, and his appreciation for the healing power of movement motivates him in his continuing quest for education. Scott teaches Kettlebell classes and Pilates at both Studio Lotus and Studio Lotus at Atlanta Ballet.  He is HKC and PMA certified.