My Story

Dilla is an experienced and compassionate teacher of movement, breathwork and embodied mindfulness. Over three decades of curiosity, exploration and commitment to learning, she has created a practice that enriches thriving through self-understanding and deep body aliveness.

 

Dilla earned a Master of Arts in Dance and Dance Education from New York University. She is a Pilates Method master teacher, Eric Franklin Method certified educator, and licensed massage therapist. She co-founded Wellspring Studio in 2000 and Harmony in 2008 raising the standard for Pilates teacher training while developing a holistic array of offerings that serve a vibrant community of practitioners and movement enthusiasts. 

 

Dilla has been initiated by elders of the Q’ero Nation as a Pampomesiak (Earth Keeper) in their living tradition of indigenous healing wisdom. She also integrates the body wisdom of Tai Chi and Jaguar Path Yoga in her teaching and healing.

 

Dilla grew up in western Maryland with considerable freedom to enjoy farm, forest and family life. The women’s retreats that she currently offers in collaboration with her sister, Alice, nurture hearts, minds and  bodies to cultivate joy, inner peace, and a deeper connection to the natural world. She invites you to join her for the continued adventure and discovery of new ways of being.