The People Behind the Classes

Olivia graduated from Georgia College & State University with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, where she also played collegiate volleyball. Her experience as both a student-athlete and fitness instructor shaped her passion for health, movement, and helping others build confidence through exercise.

Olivia’s classes are challenging, welcoming, and fun, with options for clients at every fitness level. She believes staying active should be something you enjoy and hopes to help each client discover a form of movement that fits naturally into their life.
Outside the studio, Olivia enjoys running, reading, spending time at the beach, creating artwork, and putting together playlists that keep her classes energized. She is also a proud dog mom to her husky, Loki, one of her favorite adventure buddies.

Reagan is a Marketing major at Georgia College & State University. After nearly three years of practicing Pilates and working at Jetset Pilates in Alpharetta, she discovered a passion for helping others build strength and confidence through movement. Her high-energy, music-driven Surcee Glow classes combine fun playlists, plenty of pulses, intentional movement, and breathwork to deepen the mind-body connection. Reagan believes Pilates is about more than fitness; it is also about recognizing what your body can accomplish. Outside the studio, she enjoys running, outdoor workouts, soaking up the sunshine, and spending time with her family. Her goal is for every client to leave class feeling stronger, empowered, and proud of what she accomplished.

Madilyn is majoring in Nursing and a member of Phi Mu at Georgia College. A competitive cheerleader for approximately 13 years, she developed an early passion for movement and fitness. After cheer, Madilyn discovered Pilates while looking for a fun way to stay active beyond the gym and quickly fell in love with it. She is a certified Mat Pilates instructor and also enjoys running, completing her first half marathon last year. Madilyn teaches heated and unheated Sculpt Mat Pilates classes that are upbeat and challenging, with fun music and a mix of equipment. She wants every client to leave feeling stronger, accomplished, and proud of the work she put in.

Merrill studies Business Management at Georgia College & State University. She brings six years of weightlifting experience and two years of Pilates training to her role as a Mat Pilates instructor at Surcee Studios.

Merrill was first drawn to Pilates because its core principles taught her to work with her body rather than against it. The practice has helped her remain consistent, feel her best, and appreciate the value of incorporating meaningful movement into everyday life. Her passion for helping others experience those same benefits and reach their personal goals ultimately inspired her to become an instructor.

Merrill’s classes are high-intensity and low-impact, combining foundational Pilates movements with challenging, energetic sequences. She wants every client to leave feeling accomplished, capable, and confident.
Outside the studio, Merrill is a member of Phi Mu and works in sales, fashion, and modeling.

Molly Fox has practiced yoga since 2014 and rediscovered its transformative power five years ago while navigating her own health and wellness journey. She earned her 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification through Sparks Yoga in Macon, Georgia, and has continued her studies with additional training in Yin Yoga and Chinese Medicine.

Molly is passionate about creating welcoming, accessible classes where clients can move with curiosity, build confidence, and reconnect with themselves. Her teaching blends mindful movement, breath, and rest, offering a supportive space to find balance both on and off the mat.

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Kaitlyn is a certified Barre Intensity instructor with a passion for helping others feel strong and empowered through movement. After playing competitive volleyball for more than a decade, she developed a lasting love for fitness, discipline, and teamwork. She enjoys strength training, yoga, Pilates, and barre, and brings that enthusiasm to fun, high-energy classes that challenge and encourage clients at every level. Kaitlyn is studying Marketing with a minor in Graphic Design, combining creativity with her interest in health and wellness. Outside the studio, she enjoys thrifting, sewing, DJ-ing, and spending time at the beach. Her goal is for every client to leave class feeling stronger and excited to return.

Brooke Jenkins is a marketing major at Georgia College & State University. After 16 years as a competitive cheerleader, she developed a love for many forms of fitness, with Yoga Sculpt and Pilates becoming her favorites. Brooke is certified in both and is excited to share her love of movement with everyone at Surcee Studios.

Brooke fell in love with Yoga Sculpt after her very first class. She left feeling stronger and more confident than when she walked in and wants everyone in her classes to have the opportunity to experience that same feeling.

Emily is majoring in Nursing at Georgia College & State University. Growing up, she played a variety of sports, with competitive cheerleading and swimming among her favorites. After high school, Emily missed having an activity that kept her moving and challenged. She discovered Pilates through YouTube workouts and later joined a studio near home, where she quickly fell in love with the practice. Pilates became more than a workout; it helped her relieve stress, clear her mind, and develop a deeper appreciation for movement and overall wellness. That experience inspired Emily to become an instructor and gave her another way to help others. She wants each client to leave class feeling refreshed, stronger, and more confident than when she arrived.

Avery has played sports throughout her life and loves all things fitness. At Surcee Studios, she teaches both Surcee Glow and Mat Pilates, with classes that focus on the core while incorporating full-body movement. Clients can expect beginner-friendly instruction with intermediate challenges that allow everyone to progress at her own pace. Avery wants each client to leave class feeling stronger, more confident, and proud of what her body can do. Outside the studio, Avery is a hairstylist at Artistry Salon in downtown Milledgeville.

Taylor teaches Pilates Sculpt and Core classes at Surcee Studios. After playing softball for 15 years, she wanted an outlet that would keep her moving while also providing the sense of community she missed outside team sports. Taylor wants every client who takes her class to leave feeling not only accomplished, but also seen, uplifted, and encouraged. She is studying Political Science on the Pre-Law track and plans to become a lawyer. Outside the studio, Taylor enjoys shopping, tanning, and walking.

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Movement has always been a meaningful part of Sienna’s life. She spent seven years in competitive and sideline cheer and also has backgrounds in gymnastics, dance, and high school track. After graduating, Sienna discovered Hot Pilates and immediately loved the energy, challenge, and community of group fitness. Certified in both Inferno Hot Pilates and Barre, she currently brings that enthusiasm to her Barre classes at Surcee Studios. Clients can expect an upbeat, positive workout that is challenging and fun. Outside the studio, Sienna is studying to become a pediatric echocardiography sonographer. She also enjoys spending time with her young son, playing pickleball, and making memories with her family.

Sydney is a biology major at Georgia College & State University and will teach Intense Barre at Surcee. Her background in competitive cheerleading sparked her love of fitness and shaped her appreciation for the mind-body connection, balance, and disciplined movement.

Sydney became an instructor to encourage others to challenge themselves and grow stronger. Her classes are intense, energetic, and fun, and she brings plenty of passion and positive energy to every workout. She wants each client to leave feeling strong, proud, accomplished, and mentally refreshed.

Outside the studio, Sydney enjoys getting coffee, spending time with friends, and traveling when she is not studying.

Caroline is an Exercise Science major who enjoys learning how the body changes and functions in response to exercise. She has worked out consistently for seven years and previously played four sports, so movement has always been a significant part of her life. Caroline became a Mat Pilates instructor because she is passionate about exercise and its health benefits and wants to help others feel their best. Her classes combine upbeat music with core, leg, arm, and cardio work to build strength, endurance, and a strong core. Her teaching style is supportive and challenging, encouraging each client to work at her own level.

For Addison, movement is more than exercise; it is an art, a form of self-care, and a way to manage chronic pain while reconnecting with her body. After two years of practicing barre, yoga, and Pilates, she decided to share that passion by teaching Hot Yoga Sculpt. As a certified yoga instructor, Addison creates a supportive, encouraging space where every client can feel welcomed and appropriately challenged, wherever she may be in her journey. She hopes clients leave class feeling stronger and refreshed from the inside out. Outside the studio, Addison is pursuing a Nursing degree, spending time at church, cooking healthy whole-food meals, and trying new recipes and adventures.

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Olivia is a Marketing major at Georgia College. After practicing Pilates for nearly a year, she fell in love with it and knew she wanted to become an instructor. While interning in Nashville, Olivia experienced a variety of boutique fitness studios that inspired the energy, creativity, and style she brings to her classes. She teaches Sculpt, Power, and Strength Mat Pilates in a welcoming, challenging, and fun environment. Remembering how intimidating a first class can feel, Olivia wants every client to leave feeling comfortable, accomplished, and proud of herself. She also loves discovering new music and curating playlists that bring energy and fun to every class.

Katelyn is a Biology major with a passion for fitness, movement, and helping others feel their best. Her love for movement began with four years of dance at Mill Creek High School and continued while she worked at BodyPlex Fitness. Drawn to the way Pilates and barre challenge both body and mind, Katelyn became an instructor to help others experience the same energy and sense of accomplishment. At Surcee Studios, she teaches Mat Pilates and Barre with an upbeat, challenging, and flow-focused style. Clients can expect a fun workout that keeps them moving while building strength. Katelyn wants everyone to leave class feeling stronger, refreshed, and better than when she arrived.