Jill Casero, Owner
Meet Jill, the founder of The Little Pilates Studio! She moved here from San Diego in 2024 and decided to pursue her dream of opening a pilates studio. Jill has 12+ years of experience as Stott Certified Pilates Instructor. Her specializations are in Injuries & Specialized Populations & Athletic Training. She has years of experience training professional dancers, & athletes in the NFL & MLB. In her spare time she enjoys paddle boarding & going to comedy shows.
- B.S Respiratory Care
- A.S. Exercise Science & Wellness
- Stott Certified Pilates Instructor
- CORE Athletic Training & Conditioning
- Total Barre
- Certified Health & Wellness Coach
- Certified Smoking Cessation Counselor
Michele Stokes, Instructor
Introducing Michele! With more than 30 years of experience in health and wellness, Michele offers a rich depth of knowledge and a holistic perspective in her practice. Holding a bachelor’s degree in dance, she spent 8 years as a professional dancer and choreographer. Her substantial background as a personal trainer and licensed massage therapist enhances her profound comprehension of the body. As a Stott Certified Pilates Instructor, Michele skillfully combines various movement techniques to address chronic injuries while delivering an engaging workout.
- B.S. Arts Degree in English & Dance
- Post Bacc- Psychology & Art
- Stott Certified Pilates Instructor
- Total Barre
- ACE personal trainer
- Certified Health Coach
- Plant Based Nutrition Certification
- Certified Diabetes Lifestyle Coach
- Licensed Massage Therapist
Kira Davis, Instructor
From gymnastics to dance, yoga to circus arts, Kira has always been a mover. After surviving an awful car crash in her teens and later seriously injuring her back as a young adult, she realized that she was all flexibility and no strength. She was drawn to Pilates and MELT as a tools for strengthening her hyper-mobile frame and immediately enjoyed the stabilizing results they provided. Adopting a strong Pilates and MELT practice has helped Kira not only with pain management, but more importantly, it has been the key in keeping hope and motivation alive to
get back to a reasonable level of function after severe injury. Kira is inspired by the puzzle of human anatomy and feels excited to explore with clients on their journey back to pain-free locomotion and recovery.
With special attention to rehabilitative Pilates and gentle MELT techniques, Kira also sends focus into low back pain, arthritis management, plantar fasciitis/bunions, balance, postural alignment, repetitive stress injury, deep core/pelvic floor, SI dysfunction and TMJ issues, “It is an honor to be part of the process that helps your body move through space with ease.” Outside the studio Kira enjoys being on her paddle board, biking, swimming, gardening or spending time in the sun!
- Bachelor of Arts
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
- Basi Pilates Instructor
- MELT Method Instructor