Meet The Team

KArrie Sinks

Owner, Trainer and Coach

Karrie is the driving force behind 802Pilates. As a passionate fitness enthusiast, certified personal trainer, and certified Pilates and Level 1&2 Inferno Hot Pilates instructor, Karrie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our community. With a commitment to empowering individuals on their wellness journey, she has dedicated her career to fostering strength, balance, and health to everyone she works with.

Beyond the studio, Karrie is not just a trainer but a motivator and mentor, inspiring others to embrace a lifestyle of health and well-being. Join her in our vibrant studio, where she leads by example, making fitness not just a routine but a joyful and fulfilling journey. Your path to a stronger, more balanced self starts here with Karrie at the helm of our fitness community.

Lily Hunt

Group Fitness and Certified Barre Instructor

Lily was born and raised here in Middlebury, Vermont. After graduating from college Lily lived in San Francisco, California, for 9 years where she met her wonderful husband, Ryan Hunt. There she developed her passion for Barre fitness classes while practicing The Bar Method. In 2014 Lily and Ryan moved to Vermont to raise their children in the Green Mountain State. After moving home, Lily completed a BarSculpt teacher training in Portland, Maine, and later also completed the Raisedbarre® teacher certification training at Middlebury Fitness. Currently, Lily is working on completing her International Ballet Barre Fitness Association Barre certification to continue to expand her Barre knowledge base and expertise. In addition to teaching Barre, Lily also works for the Environmental Studies Program at Middlebury College. Lily is passionate about health and wellness and enjoys spending time outside with Ryan and their two children, Willow and Lincoln, in all the seasons that Vermont has to offer .

Vanessa Dunleavy

Yoga/Dance Instructor

Vanessa Dunleavy is a movement, meditation and 500 hour certified yoga teacher with 15 years of experience. A native Vermonter, she found yoga while working as a professional singer-dancer in New York City. In 2021, she moved back to her hometown of Middlebury to raise her family, and now she’s thrilled to be teaching in the community that raised her. Vanessa’s classes range from seated meditations to high energy yoga & dance fusions. Vanessa believes everyone can find a physical practice that nourishes their unique body in all the right ways. She works to help individuals find that for themselves. A true renaissance woman, Vanessa is also a certified Thai Masseuse, and the co-author of two original musicals: Showing Up and My Post Traumatic Cruise Ship Cabaret.

Deb Orosz

Yoga Instructor

I hold a Master of Science degree in Nutrition with Integrative Health and Herbal Medicine and an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and I apply my knowledge of chemistry to the effects of nutrition on the body. I am a board certified and Connecticut licensed dietitian/nutritionist. I am a Certified Nutrition Specialist, which is the gold standard in nutrition care and requires a Master’s Degree in addition to a 1000 hour internship and national entrance exam. This advanced certification allows me to utilize functional medicine testing to individualize wellness plans for my clients.

Nutrition, yoga, and exercise (especially running) have been essential in my own life and I love to show others the possibilities.

I have been practicing yoga for over twenty years and consider yoga a way of life. I completed my 500 hr RYT certification at Sacred Rivers Yoga and her 200 hour certification in the Iyengar Style Yoga, which focuses on the anatomical alignment of the muscles in the poses. I am also certified through YogaFit and doTerra Aromatouch therapies. I am a certified Reiki Master in the Usui tradition.

I believe in the power of nutrition, yoga, and lifestyle to heal the mind, body, and spirit.

Leslie Galipeau

Yoga Instructor

Leslie has practiced yoga over 20 years and is trained in teaching restorative yoga. She attended the Institute of integrative nutrition out of NYC to study holistic health and how to treat our mind body and soul into being in sync, so the body can heal itself. She has worked with many clients to help them with weight loss and reach optimum Health.
In her spare time, ha ha… She raised three beautiful humans and created a landscape company.
Restorative yoga releases tension in the body and helps us relax so deeply the breathing becomes more steady, the nervous system quiets and therefore our thoughts slow down. I will help you get into very simple postures supported with bolsters and blankets so your body can rest.
Yoga gives us tools to overcome the obstacles that exist between us ,freedom, joy and gratitude.

Neon Crystal

Kids Dance Instructor

Neon's dance training began amidst the vibrant energy of Los Angeles, where she first discovered her passion for movement at the age of three. From those early days of training, she honed her skills and spirit in the art of dance, embarking on a journey that would see her flourish as a competitor and performer.

Her path led her to Colorado, where she immersed herself in the world of competitive dance, cheer, and pom. Undeterred by challenges, she embraced each opportunity to express herself through dance, fueling her ambition with determination and grace.

As a proud member of the Goldrush Dance Team at the University of Colorado, Neon's talents shone brightly on the national stage. From the electrifying atmosphere of the Fiesta Bowl to the exhilarating moments of the Alamo Bowl and conference championship games, she performed for thousands with her enthusiasm and passion.

Through her journey, Neon discovered that dance is more than just movement—it's a conduit for joy, a celebration of life, and a testament to the boundless potential of the human spirit. With each step, she inspires others to embrace their own journey, to find solace and strength in the rhythm of their hearts, and to dance with unbridled passion towards their dreams.

Bobbie Hutchins