Allison Kirkman
Allison Kirkman began her Pilates journey nearly 20 years ago after searching for a workout focused on connecting the mind and body. Seeing the results for herself, she became a devoted practitioner of pure classical Pilates. In 2018, she trained with 3rd generation classical Pilates instructor, Lori Shipp, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, to become an instructor herself.
As an experienced teacher with a broad range of both fitness levels and injury knowledge, she enjoys meeting clients where they are and personalizing their lessons to reach their unique individual goals. She is well-versed and passionate about using classical Pilates apparatus with clients of all ages and body types.
She is a native North Carolinian. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, she moved out of the state for several years before happily returning to Raleigh, NC, in 2012. She and her husband, Brad, of 14 years, enjoy great food, travel, and spending time with their Golden Retriever, Inch, and the rest of their extended family. A portion of sessions with Allison are donated to Canine Companions, a service dog industry.