Alona is the Founder and Owner of Orofino Wellness.
She is a Comprehensively Certified Pilates Instructor, Integrative Nutritionist, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor with a Masters in Nutrition and Integrative Health.
She created Orofino Wellness around the simple belief: everyone deserves to pursue health and move their body without the pressure of weight loss.
Today, Alona balances Orofino Wellness with family life alongside her husband, Danilo, their three sons, and their local Italian restaurant, Orofino, in downtown Fredericksburg.
Director of Teacher Development + Pilates Instructor
A New Hampshire native, Lily, her husband, and their fur babies have called Fredericksburg home since 2011.
As a Certified Pilates Instructor and 200-hour certified Yoga Teacher, Lily’s passion lies in creating accessible movement practices that prioritize how practitioners feel while moving, rather than how they look while doing it.
She believes wellness is about more than movement and wants to create a supportive space where people can explore, recharge, and reconnect through both mindful and restorative practices.
As Director of Teacher Development, Lily is dedicated to supporting each instructor in their growth and development. Through education, mentorship, and ongoing support, she fosters an environment of continuous learning and growth while helping ensure our community experiences thoughtful, knowledgeable, and high-quality instruction.
Lily’s favorite spot Downtown is Agora!
Director of Sales and Marketing + Pilates Instructor
Faith grew up in Fredericksburg, so when a Pilates studio opened in her hometown, she was one of the first through the door. Lunch break classes turned into a hobby, then a passion, and eventually a whole new career.
Now a Balanced Body Trained Pilates Instructor, most important to her is creating a space where you feel seen and guided through well-executed, empowering movement.
As Director of Sales and Marketing, she’s always working on creative ways to help new people discover the joy of Pilates at Orofino Wellness.
Faith’s favorite spot Downtown is Cheeky’s!
Director of Operations
Michelle discovered Pilates as a way to build strength and connection with her body and quickly fell in love with the practice.
After being a dedicated member for a year and a half, she joined the team as Director of Operations.
She is passionate about supporting both members and staff, ensuring the studio remains a place where everyone feels welcomed and empowered.
While you won’t see her leading classes, you’ll often find her taking them right alongside you. She loves that Pilates combines strength and mindfulness, creating a practice that supports both physical and mental well-being.
Michelle believes Pilates should be accessible to everyone and strives to foster a warm, inclusive environment where everyone feels encouraged and confident in their movement.
Michelle’s favorite spot Downtown is Fahrenheit 132!
Education Coordinator + Pilates Instructor
Alicia is a Certified Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer with a background in education and over a decade of teaching experience.
Her goal is for every client to leave class feeling stronger physically, mentally, and a little more confident in what their body can do.
As Education Coordinator, Alicia helps guide future Pilates instructors through their training and development. She supports trainees throughout their education, helping them build confidence, deepen their understanding of Pilates, and develop the skills they need to become knowledgeable and thoughtful instructors.
When she’s not in the studio, you’ll find her exploring with her husband, chasing after her son, or walking her sweet dog, DeeDee.
Alicia’s favorite spot Downtown is Agora!
Pilates Instructor
Melanie, originally from California, moved to Virginia in 2018. Through Pilates, she discovered a form of exercise that inspired her to enjoy movement, ultimately leading her to become a Certified Pilates Instructor in 2024.
She chose to teach at Orofino Wellness because of its beautiful sense of community and commitment to body diversity. Melanie has completed the Size-Inclusive Pilates Workshop through Fat Body Pilates and is passionate about creating an inclusive, supportive environment for all clients.
Orofino Wellness has become a safe space for her, and she strives to provide that same sense of comfort, confidence, and empowerment for others while helping them move, grow stronger, and have fun along the way.
Melanie’s favorite spot Downtown is Agora!
Pilates Instructor
Mary, a lifelong Fredericksburg native, has always cherished the community and its close-knit charm.
She first discovered Pilates during a particularly stressful period in her life and quickly fell in love with its transformative effects. Pilates brought both physical strength and emotional relief, helping her regain balance in her everyday life.
Mary transitioned from a devoted member to Certified Pilates Instructor in 2025. She was inspired to share the same sense of empowerment and well-being that Pilates gave her. With a heartfelt mission to support and uplift women in her community,
Mary hopes to help others find their own strength, resilience, and peace through mindful movement.
Mary’s favorite spot Downtown is Agora (the best brown sugar cinnamon iced latte!)
Pilates Instructor
Christina is a Comprehensively Certified Pilates Instructor and Scoliosis-trained Teacher.
As a former ballet dancer with over a decade of experience teaching dance, Christina is passionate about helping others feel confident and capable through movement.
She loves the mind-body connection that is found in Pilates and believes that Pilates is welcoming and accessible to all bodies.
She currently lives in Fredericksburg with her husband and son.
Christina’s favorite spot Downtown is Anita’s!
Pilates Instructor
Alyssa is a Certified Pilates Instructor with a Master of Public Health and a passion for mindful movement.
She brings a deep understanding of whole-person health and wellness to her teaching, helping clients build strength and confidence through a sustainable, feel-good practice.
Her own Pilates journey began as a fun new way to exercise, but after an injury limited her mobility for several months, it became a pivotal part of her healing and shaped the way she teaches today.
Drawing from this experience and her specialized training in size-inclusive Pilates, she is committed to creating intentional sequences in an encouraging space where every body feels welcome.
Alyssa lives in Downtown Fredericksburg with her husband and their German Shepherd, Gretl.
Alyssa’s favorite spot Downtown is LibertyTown Arts Workshop, where she loves celebrating Fredericksburg’s talented local artists!
Pilates Instructor
Tracey has called Fredericksburg home since 2007, after many years as a military spouse.
It was after two incidents with broken bones, and becoming an empty nester, that she faced a pivotal moment. Turning 50, she knew she needed more than just recovery; she craved better balance, functional fitness, and the strength to move freely in daily life.
Pilates became her path to reclaiming that movement, proving that it’s never too late to start from “nowhere” and significantly improve.
Tracey is a Balanced Body Trained Pilates Instructor who believes Pilates is truly accessible to anyone, at any age or starting point. She enjoys sharing her love of Pilates with all her clients.
Tracey’s favorite spot Downtown is Agora!
Pilates Instructor
Natalie has always been a natural-born teacher. She earned her Bachelor’s in Education from Florida International University and her Master’s in Cognitive Behavior Therapy from Nova Southeastern University.
Throughout her studies, yoga and Pilates helped her stay grounded and focused. After moving to Virginia in 2013, Natalie began expanding her practice and deepening her love for movement.
Natalie is a Barre Certified and 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, blending her passion for teaching with her love of yoga. She later became a Trained Pilates Instructor bringing together elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates into her classes. Natalie’s intention is to create a welcoming, supportive space where clients feel inspired, empowered, and free to be themselves.
When she’s not teaching, Natalie is a busy mother of two, happily married, and loves traveling with her family.
Natalie’s favorite spot Downtown is Curio Wine Bar!
Pilates Instructor
Anya was a competitive dancer for 14 years, which sparked her lifelong passion for movement and wellness. She grew up in both Northern Virginia and Kansas City before earning her bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama.
It was there that she discovered Pilates, and what started as her and her roommates’ favorite way to begin each morning quickly became a passion that transformed the way she approached fitness.
Today, Anya is a Trained Pilates Instructor and loves helping others feel stronger, confident, and more connected to their bodies through movement. Anya studied abroad on Semester at Sea, traveling the world while taking classes and experiencing different cultures. This adventure continues to shape the way she connects with people today.
Outside of the studio, she enjoys spending time with her golden retriever, Juniper.
Anya’s favorite spot Downtown is Tales and Tails Book Cafe!
Orofino Wellness is a weight inclusive wellness center that helps women heal their relationship with food, movement and their bodies. We offer group fitness classes on the Pilates reformer, individual medical nutrition therapy and group nutrition programs.
Orofino Wellness is a space for all those who are seeking food freedom, a healthy relationship with movement, and body neutrality. Our services are provided through a functional, integrative and holistic approaches to health.
Welcome to a community where you can come as you are and promote your health through self-care.
Dive into a practice that goes beyond exercise and cultivates a deep connection between your mind and body. Through controlled movements and focused breathing, Pilates builds a foundation of core strength, enhances posture, and promotes healthy functional movement that bleeds into your everyday life.
Learn how to properly nourish your body through coaching that is tailored to your individual preferences and goals. Find support through someone who believes the best for you. By addressing your behaviors, you’ll find new patterns that support your health without dietary restrictions or food rules.
The Pilates reformer was invented by Joseph Pilates. The machine makes Pilates more accessible than Pilates done on a mat and there are so many ways that you can use it! The Reformer has a carriage that works on a pully system. This pulley system has many options for resistance so you are able to create a workout that meets you where you are at and helps you build strength. Come try it out. We would love to have you in class.
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