About Us

Hello! Nice to meet ya

In the midst of a global pandemic and a derecho, we decided that Cedar Rapids needed movement, and it needed Pilates. In November 2020 we opened our doors. And, thankfully, we are still here to tell the tale.

Say hi or reach out with any questions at thestudiocr3@gmail.com

Meet the Founders


  • Founder

    Hey there! I’m Lynette. A Balanced Body Certified Instructor. I discovered Pilates in college, and received Reformer education from Bonnie Benesh in 2020. I believe that it all starts from the ground up. I teach a mix of classical and contemporary Pilates focusing on connecting mental and physical strength.

    Contact me at lynette@thestudiocr.com.


  • Founder

    Now a Balanced Body Certified Instructor, I started as a client and fell in love with the way the reformer made my body feel, both stretched and strengthened. Not to mention all the small muscles that I discovered, and continue to discover, along the way. I am also an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach and love helping clients work on their movement, health and wellness goals.

    Contact me at angela@thestudiocr.com.

Meet the Team

  • Deb Jump

    Our Stott Pilates and Nia guru, Deb has been teaching for over 20 years. Her goal in teaching is to share with people of all fitness levels that moving is fun and good for your whole being. Come take a class with her Monday or Thursday evening, or Saturday morning.

  • Courtney Jasper

    After having her sons 17 months apart, Courtney found Pilates to build her core strength and she fell in love. With over 10 years experience, Courtney loves to focus on functional training when teaching Pilates.

  • Cynthia Dennis

    Cynthia completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2017 and has been helping others move since. Her classes set an intention and flow from engaging movements with breath. Join her at noon on Wednesdays for the perfect way to break up your day.

  • Kari Rosfjord

    Kari is a Balanced Body trained instructor, dance instructor and acrobatic teacher. She teaches a wide variety of ages, and loves movement. Join her for mat, reformer and multi-apparatus circuit classes.

  • Dawn Lane Kannenberg

    With over 20 years of personal practice and 10+ years teaching, Dawn enjoys bringing yoga to the community in various ways. You can catch her at The Studio on Third Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9am.

  • Christina Coveyou

    Christina has 23 years of partner dance experience with 18 years of teaching. Her specialties are American ballroom and West Coast Swing. Currently, she offers private lessons. Look for group classes to come soon.

  • Alissa King

    Alissa (they/them) is a registered yoga teacher, personal trainer, and health/wellness coach who owns Everybody Bend Yoga and The Nest Retreat House. Alissa offers sound-infused nidra and a blissy winter-time event called The Deep Restore (gentle movement and relaxation by candlelight) at The Studio on Third. Alissa enjoys offering their students spaciousness, stillness, introspection, and healing

  • Julie Golding

    A dedicated Pilates student for over a decade, Julie went on to complete the full Balanced Body® Pilates certification and step into teaching. For her, Pilates has been more than just a workout — it’s been a key part of recovering from multiple surgeries and what allows her to stay active on the tennis court and out on the running trails.

    She’s passionate about maintaining strength and mobility ,and she’s equally passionate about helping her clients do the same.

  • Romana Goodell

    Romana, originally from the Czech Republic, has been involved in Jumping Fitness for over 11 years. She holds a Jumping Diploma and loves to share her passion for this fitness.

  • Andy Goodell

    Andy started Jumping 5 years ago, loved it, and together, they launched Jumping Fitness Cedar Rapids two years ago. Both hold Jumping Fitness certifications, and their trampolines are professionally designed and imported from the Czech Republic