Meet the Instructors!
Hillary Davidson (studio owner)
VIBE/PILATES PRINCIPLE
“Precision, strength & fun”
MUSIC
“All genres but definitely a lot of Taylor Swift!”
FAVORITE NEWPORT SPOT
“The Clarke Cooke House and Gooseberry Beach”
FUN FACT!
“I lived year-round on Block Island for 3 years and attended the Block Island School!”
Meagan Neuman
VIBE/PILATES PRINCIPLE
“Flow, eclectic, energetic”
MUSIC
“I haven't met a genre I don't like! I gravitate to songs with a good beat and powerful lyrics.”
FAVORITE NEWPORT SPOT
“The Lawn at Castle Hill and Pasta Beach!”
FUN FACT!
“Studied fashion merchandising and interior design for my undergraduate degree and studied business for my masters degree.”
Olivia Minardi (studio manager)
VIBE/PILATES PRINCIPLE
“Precision, balance, strength, fun, and a little bit of muscle shakes.”
MUSIC
“A mix of everything from the 60's-current day music, always fun, and always Dua Lipa mixed in.”
FAVORITE NEWPORT SPOT
“Thames Street Kitchen (best steak of your life) and First Beach at sunrise.”
FUN FACT!
“I lived in Italy for a year when I was 16 and am now fluent in Italian”
Tara Winston
VIBE/PILATES PRINCIPLE
“Balance and strength. Pilates continues to teach me that creating balance in the body that you can carry through every life activity is the best way to keep your strength and mobility as you age.”
MUSIC
“In the studio, I like a mix of upbeat and chill songs as the flow changes. I love anything Newport Folk Festival-related!”
FAVORITE NEWPORT SPOT
“Gooseberry Beach, Ida Lewis Yacht Club, Clarke Cooke House and the patio at the Black Pearl.”
FUN FACT!
“I am a lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island.”
Jillian O’Neil
VIBE/PILATES PRINCIPLE
”Mind to muscle, breathe to movement, and of course, full body burn!”
MUSIC
“Folk, alternative, indie. Most likely will hear at least one Noah Kahan and Zach Bryan song.“
FAVORITE NEWPORT SPOT
“Sunrise at first beach and sunset at battery park.”
FUN FACT!
“I lived in Newport Beach, California for four years. Just moving from one Newport to the other!”
Zara Jillings
VIBE/PILATES PRINCIPLE
”Strong, athletic, full body movement. Moving your body, getting a great workout, and having fun!”
MUSIC
”There will always be some Taylor Swift! And probably some ABBA - I have to stop myself from singing along.”
FAVORITE NEWPORT SPOT
”A picnic on Ocean Drive, Ida Lewis, and the Gardiner House!”
FUN FACT!
“I played basketball for the New Zealand national women’s team, and at Fordham University for college - I’ve competed internationally with these teams in 12 different countries!”
Ryan Manuel
VIBE/PILATES PRINCIPLE
”Body awareness, balance and tone.”
MUSIC
”Anything you can work out or meditate to!”
FAVORITE NEWPORT SPOT
”My backyard!”
FUN FACT!
“Worked as an actor for over 10 years in Hollywood!”
Natasha Harris
VIBE/PILATES PRINCIPLE
”Strength & flow + calm & centered.”
MUSIC
“All genres - but I especially like chill vibes and a heavy bass, with the occasional cheeky kiwi song thrown in...”
FAVORITE NEWPORT SPOT
“The rockpools on the cliff walk, and La Vecina nachos & margaritas.”
FUN FACT!
“I used to be a competitive Rock'n'Roll dancer!”