Meet Alona
there is a simpler and better way to live
Alona Orofino is an Integrative Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Certified Pilates Instructor with a Masters in Nutrition and Integrative Health. She received her training from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Alona resides in Fredericksburg, VA with her husband, who is a chef from Italy. Together they own the Italian restaurant, Orofino. Alona is most importantly a mom to two incredible little boys.
Orofino Wellness Team
Lily Bumstead
A New Hampshire native, Lily, her husband and fur babies, have called Fredericksburg home since 2011. As a Pilates instructor and 200 hour Registered 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 in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to explore movement and really tune-in to their body and mind.
Becca Bennick
Becca grew up in Charlottesville, VA and relocated to Fredericksburg in 2014 upon graduating from the University of Virginia. She has a big heart for this city and loves creating space where community, connection, and friendship can thrive. Pilates is a newfound discovery for Becca but a few weekly classes quickly turned into an obsession. Becca fell in love with the movement and mind body connection experienced in a Pilates class and began instructor training in January of 2024. Her hope is that all women would find home in their bodies, feeling confident, strong, and worthy.
Melanie Meyer
Melanie is originally from CA and moved to VA for her boyfriend in 2018. She decided to become a Pilates instructor in 2024 because, thanks to Pilates, she finally found an exercise that made her want to move her body. She was no longer dragging her feet out the door to get a workout in. The reason she chose to teach at Orofino Wellness in particular, though, is because she has never seen a “gym” with such a beau
Christina Liem
Christina is a comprehensive certified pilates instructor and scoliosis trained teacher. As a former ballet dancer with over a decade of 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 baby boy. Christina is grateful and excited to be joining the Orofino Wellness community!
Mary Dlugos
Mary, a lifelong Fredericksburg native, has always cherished the community and now enjoys the charm of downtown living with her partner, just a few steps from the Orofino studio. 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. As a devoted client of Orofino Wellness for over a year, Mary began her instructor training in October, inspired to share the same sense of empowerment and well-being that Pilates gave her. She is excited to transition from client to instructor and can’t wait to teach so many of the women she once worked out alongside. 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.
Kaylea Wanner
About Orofino Wellness
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.
See our Services!
Pilates
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.
nutritional coaching
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.
Our Equipment
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.
Certifications
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