talent - venice
Meet our team of instructors that will take you through your class, help you connect to your body, and find your 50 minutes of escape. Each instructor comes to Tunnel with an extensive fitness background and passion for the pilates practice.
Kelly
Founder / Instructor
Kelly kicked off her career at the renowned DOGPOUND gym in New York City, where she started personal training at just nineteen. By then, she was already working with a high-profile clientele—think Victoria’s Secret models, Olympians, American Ballet Theater ballerinas, and top pop stars. At twenty-one, she set her sights on SoulCycle, auditioning for a program with only a four percent acceptance rate—and she made the cut.
In 2022, Kelly moved to Los Angeles and dove into Pilates coaching at a boutique chain. It didn’t take long before she had built a loyal following, thanks to her attention to detail, strong dance background, and her ability to match every movement with the perfect playlist. Her approach, combining precise technique with music-driven intensity, quickly set her apart from other instructors in the area.
Before long, Kelly developed her own method of teaching Pilates, bringing a fresh, unique style to the local fitness scene.
Kristen
Founder/Instructor
Kristen grew up in New York and has been living in California for the past five years. A lifelong athlete, she competed in both gymnastics and track, which laid the foundation for her love of movement, discipline, and body awareness.
After sustaining multiple injuries—including two major knee surgeries—Kristen turned to Pilates as a low-impact way to stay strong and active. What started as part of her recovery quickly became an essential part of her routine, helping her rebuild from the inside out.
Now a Pilates instructor and studio owner, Kristen brings a creative, music-driven approach to every session. She’s known for her thoughtfully designed playlists that flow with her classes, creating an immersive experience that’s equal parts rhythm, challenge, and release. Her background in athletics, combined with her intuitive style, allows her to lead clients through movement that feels both empowering and inspiring—helping others find strength, balance, and confidence through intentional movement.
Corinne
Instructor
Movement has been an integral part of Corinne’s life since the young age of 3 years old. Unable to make it out of the house without throwing a cartwheel, her parents enrolled her in dance classes, and that was only the beginning. Corinne trained as a competitive dancer in Nashville, TN, before moving to Memphis, TN, to pursue dance both at the collegiate and professional levels. Eager for more, she moved to Los Angeles, CA, in 2021 to further her career professionally, having danced for various artists and brands over the years. With dance comes the need for agility, strength and stamina, which is where Corinne fell in love with fitness. Pilates quickly became a source for her to care for her body and continue to build the strength needed for an active and healthy lifestyle. Corinne will guide you through a class that’s equal parts challenging and motivational, all while creating an atmosphere that will get you locked in on your body and your goals. She's stoked to be a part of the Tunnel team and to help others fall in love with Pilates like she has!
Sydney
Instructor
Born and raised in Los Angeles, I grew up as a competitive dancer and always had a passion for dance and fitness! I went to UCLA where I was the captain of the dance team and now dance professionally in the NBA. I fell in love with the workout and culture at Tunnel when it first opened in Venice and I love being able to share this experience with our clients! When I’m not dancing or teaching at Tunnel, I love finding new music for my classes, going to the beach, or trying new restaurants and coffee shops!
Tori
Instructor
Tori is originally from New York, but has lived in LA for the past decade. She grew up as a competitive gymnast and has always loved fitness. After quitting gymnastics, she got really into running, but always wanted to find something a little more low impact to balance it out. After discovering pilates she was hooked with how intense and low impact the workout is. She’s extremely excited to be a part of the tunnel team!
Quinn
Instructor
Quinn is a passionate Pilates instructor originally from Sacramento. She pursued her education at UC Irvine, where she majored in Dance and Digital Art, blending her love for movement and creativity. Quinn received her classical Pilates training from second-generation instructor, Diane Diefenderfer, ensuring a deep and authentic understanding of the practice. She is certified to teach mat, reformer, cadillac, and chair and loves integrating her classical training into Tunnel’s contemporary style. In addition to her expertise in Pilates, Quinn enjoys discovering new music to keep her classes fresh and to mix in her own DJ sets.
Liese
Instructor
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Liese grew up as an active kid and developed a deep love for movement through dance. Movement has always been an outlet—both physically and mentally—which ultimately led her to Pilates. She fell in love with the practice for its ability to strengthen, restore, and challenge the body in such an intentional way. Becoming an instructor felt like a natural step, allowing her to share this passion with others and help them feel strong and confident in their movement. She quickly fell in love with the culture of Tunnel and is excited to be a part of the family!
Bianca
Instructor
Bianca brings an athletic yet mindful approach to Pilates, rooted in a lifelong passion for movement. She grew up playing competitive tennis and spent over four years coaching, developing a deep understanding of body mechanics and intentional training. Through college, she transitioned into indoor cycling, falling in love with riding to the beat and the power of music-driven movement.
Now, as a certified Pilates instructor, Bianca blends her background in high-performance sports with breathwork and dynamic sequencing. Her classes are designed to challenge both the body and mind, emphasizing deep breath awareness and set to music that enhances the flow. Whether on the mat or the reformer, Bianca creates an energizing yet grounding experience, leaving clients feeling stronger, more centered, and deeply connected to their movement.
Jess
Instructor
Bio coming soon!