Clara McKinney

Pilates Instructor
Madison West

Clara McKinney is a classically trained Pilates Instructor. She obtained her certification through the UW-Madison 900-hr Pilates Certificate program. Alongside the Plates certification, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison with a degrees in Dance and Sociology. She initially found Pilates because of her Dance background, and found that it was a great method of cross training and injury prevention. She loves working with all sorts of clients to meet there goals, whether that be minimize chronic pain, rehab an injury, improve posture, or get stronger. She loves the classical Pilates work for its unique ability to challenge all skill levels and all body types.

When Clara is not teaching Pilates she spends her time in many other ways. She has a fondness for movement of all forms, and especially loves to dance, bike, run, and hike. When she isn’t moving her body, you’ll likely find her reading or traveling. She read 42 books last year, and has visited 31 different countries!

Overall, Clara is a compassionate and meticulous instructor who prides herself in helping her clients move better in their everyday lives.