FOUNDERS
BAILEY FAY BALDESCHWILER
Partner & Master Instructor
Bailey Fay Baldeschwiler, founder and veteran Master Instructor, has been certified and teaching in Texas for over fifteen years. She is one of the few Master Instructors in Texas, qualified to coach and certify other instructors. She holds dozens of certifications including 10,000+ hours of Pilates Master Instructor Certification, Pre and Post Natal, Protocols of Osteoporosis, Muscle Imbalance Assessment and Correction, Nutrition, Gait Analysis, Ballet Barre, Arial Pilates and TRX. Bailey has extensive training and clinical experience in injury rehabilitation and prevention, scoliosis correction, myofascial meridians, spinal manipulation, and sports conditioning. She is passionate about working with people throughout all stages of life customizing personalized workout routines that focus on core strength, stretch, stamina, stability and muscle sequencing patterns.
Bailey’s passion for Pilates, beauty and wellness led her to the study and training of complementary bodywork modalities and methods. Her vision encompasses mindfulness, functional movement, healthy habits, and positive progressions. Bailey handpicked and personally trained experts at HOUSE PILATES® with the devotion to the clientele looking and feeling their best.
Formulated through a science-based education and extensive experience, Bailey founded the HOUSE PILATES® Method, a highly personalized and effective approach to Pilates. Bailey is known for her sincere devotion to the individual needs of each and every client she sees. She has worked with athletes, dancers, and celebrities, as well as those young and old, injured and healthy. Having studied under many different Pilates elders and methods allows her to share her extensive knowledge, unique style and coaching abilities in providing the utmost experience at HOUSE PILATES®.
ASHLEY KINNETT PILKENTON
Partner & Lead Instructor
Ashley Kinnett Pilkenton, founder of HOUSE PILATES®, has been a dedicated Pilates instructor in Houston for over thirteen years, with more than twenty five years of personal practice and over 10,000 hours of teaching experience. Her profound passion for movement and wellness inspired her journey into Pilates, where she skillfully integrates both contemporary and classical methodologies to effectively cater to her clients' diverse needs.
Through extensive training and practical experience, Ashley developed the HOUSE PILATES® Method, which emphasizes mindful and effective movement aimed at enhancing mobility, overall health, and both mental and physical capabilities. This personalized approach harnesses conscious movement and healthy habits to address the unique requirements of each client. Ashley is particularly passionate about educating individuals on the body's natural functions and extending that awareness to all facets of life. As a mother of two, she is especially committed to supporting her clients throughout their pregnancy journeys and post-natal recovery.
Ashley holds multiple certifications, including over 1,000 hours in Pilates mat training, Ballet Barre, Pre and Post-Natal instruction, Muscle Imbalance Assessment and Correction, Pelvic Floor Function as well as comprehensive Pilates apparatus training. She has substantial experience working with scoliosis, those undergoing injury rehabilitation and prevention, and with senior clients, in addition to providing sports conditioning and spinal correction. Ashley is attentive to the individual needs of all her clients and is adept at accommodating varying ages, fitness objectives, and physical conditions.
Her primary goal in her practice and instruction is to ensure that clients at HOUSE PILATES® experience optimal well-being through the mind-body connection, positive progression, healthy movement, and the foundational principles of Pilates.
INSTRUCTORS
Jeannie Joe
Certified Pilates Instructor
Jeannie, a native of Baton Rouge, LA, has been a health and fitness enthusiast her entire life. She began practicing Pilates over 10 years ago when her body was exhausted, and her joints ached from too much cardio exercise and long-distance running. She quickly realized Pilates was a gentle form of movement that can be practiced consistently and long-term without fatiguing the muscles and over-stressing the body, while improving posture, strength, stability and so much more. Jeannie’s love for Pilates led her to become a certified Peak Pilates instructor, teaching in Houston for over 5 years. She continues to further her Pilates knowledge through specific workshops and advanced trainings focusing on different Pilates apparatuses and specialized practices catering to the physical needs of various populations.
As a Certified Public Accountant, Jeannie is meticulous and trained to pay attention to fine detail. She naturally transfers these skills to closely studying her clients’ bodies and helping them identify imbalances and areas needing more strength, flexibility, stamina, etc. She adheres to the classical method of Pilates, as created by Joseph Pilates, while supplementing with contemporary, and other appropriate, movement patterns to cater to her clients’ specific needs and abilities.
Jeannie loves teaching because she genuinely enjoys meeting new people and most importantly, helping them feel better both physically and emotionally. She smiles knowing her clients are generally, happy to see her; whereas, as a former financial auditor, they were never happy to see her!
Chloe Kissner
Certified Pilates Instructor
Chloe Kissner has always had a passion for wellness and fitness. Her journey with Pilates began years ago when she faced a significant challenge due to a spinal injury that initially believed would hinder my recovery. Through Pilates, she experienced remarkable healing and a full recovery. This transformative experience inspired her to become an instructor, enabling her to assist others on their wellness journeys. She is currently teaching and working towards my comprehensive certification.
Emma Merdian
Certified Pilates Instructor
Emma holds certifications in Personal Training and Nutrition Coaching from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She is deeply passionate about assisting individuals in achieving their fitness and wellness objectives. Currently, Emma is furthering her education by pursuing a Pilates certification, enabling her to provide holistic, results-oriented workouts that enhance strength, tone, and flexibility.
Her methodology emphasizes proper alignment, mindful movement, and personalized attention, fostering a welcoming environment for clients of all fitness levels. Emma’s sessions empower clients to develop strength, endurance, and confidence both inside and outside the studio. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced fitness enthusiast, Emma is committed to supporting and inspiring your journey toward a healthier, stronger self.