The Team
Who We Are
Kara Salerno
Founder/Owner/Pilates Instructor
Pilates has been an integral part of Kara's life since the age of fourteen, when her ballet coach put her on a Reformer to cross train as she was training to become a professional dancer. Pilates was her main form of exercise as she was performing eight shows a week on Broadway to maintain endurance and prevent injury, it helped to get her back in shape after the birth of her two daughters, and it was her main form of rehabilitation after meniscus surgery. After moving to NYC in 2003, Kara went through Stott Pilates Teacher Training, but never pursued teaching, as she spent the next 15 years performing on Broadway in "Phantom of the Opera", "Billy Elliot", and the "Radio City Christmas Spectacular". In 2018, when an opportunity came up to move the family to NC, Kara knew her next career would be teaching Pilates. She immediately pursued Balanced Body's Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training in NYC. Upon moving to NC Kara worked as the Pilates Director and taught Pilates at a corporate gym. She quickly realized that environment was not for her and in order to help people the way she had hoped, she would have to open her own studio, so Pilates En Pointe was born. Kara has found a passion for teaching and helping others feel better through movement and exercise. With Kara's extensive dance background and personal experience with rehabilitative Pilates, she brings discipline and a concentration on technique to her students and has a keen eye for helping each individual with form and alignment, making sure they are working right for their body.
Lydia Howard
MSW/Pilates Instructor/Yoga Instructor/Size Inclusive Fitness Instructor
Lydia holds a Master's degree in Social work from East Carolina University, where she honed her skills in understanding and supporting individuals' holistic well-being. As a certified Pilates and Yoga Instructor, she brings principles of mindfulness and movement together to promote physical and mental wellness. Her passion lies in being a size inclusive fitness specialist, creating an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals of all body types to achieve their wellness goals. With a commitment to fostering positive connections to movement and empowering individuals, she strives to make a meaningful impact on peoples journey to well-being.
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Lydia lives in Apex, NC with her husband and daughter. When she's not spending time with family, she enjoys lifting heavy weights, taking care of all her house plants, and spending time with her friends.
Sarah Tyndall
Pilates Instructor/PT/MPT/OCS
Sarah is a former dancer turned movement professional. After dancing and performing pre-professionally, she went to college and pursued a career in Physical Therapy to help other dancers. Later in her career, while working with soldiers of the US Army, she decided to deepen her understanding of the body and movement through Pilates. She went through the globally recognized Balanced Body Comprehensive Teacher Training.
Currently, Sarah owns and operates her own Physical Therapy clinic in Cary, but enjoys teaching at Pilates En Pointe due to the amazing community here. Pilates has renewed Sarah's passion for helping others learn to move and find freedom in their own bodies.
Kim Russell
Pilates Instructor
Kim is a dedicated mom of three boys, a former geriatric nurse, and a 9-year NC transplant (originally from Pittsburgh). After practicing Mat Pilates for years, she decided to take Reformer/Mixed Equipment Classes at Pilates En Pointe and fell in love with the practice.
Pilates has served as her "missing link" to total body health by helping her overcome injuries related to hyper-mobility. The pivotal role that the practice has played in her life has inspired her to teach others. She enrolled in the reputable, evidence-based, comprehensive training program, Polestar Pilates, that focuses on helping people of all levels safely explore the Pilates repertoire. She is excited to be taking on a different role in the studio she loves so much and to be given the chance to help others improve their lives through the transformative power of Pilates.
Megan Watson
Pilates Instructor/Dietitian
Megan Watson was born and raised in Plano, TX, and is the youngest of four siblings. Megan received her Bachelor’s in dance at the University of Oklahoma where she began practicing Pilates as part of her college curriculum. It was during this time that Megan began her Balanced Body Comprehensive training. Following graduation, Megan moved back to TX and started teaching group Pilates classes at Bodybar Pilates, a contemporary Pilates studio in Dallas. Megan acted as the Lead Instructor at Bodybar Pilates until she moved back to Oklahoma to complete her Master’s in Dietetics. While in Oklahoma, Megan had the opportunity to teach at several local studios and complete her Balanced Body training. After earning her Registered Dietitian credential, Megan started working as a clinical dietitian in acute care and GI oncology. Megan recently relocated to Holly Springs, and she currently works as a dietitian with Loop Nutrition, a local private practice dedicated to providing a holistic approach to nutrition and wellness. Megan hopes to combine her experience with movement and nutrition to improve the health and longevity of her clients.