Instructors

Kelly Griffith
pilates/tramp/barre/sculpt/tabata/reformer instructor

Kelly discovered pilates over a decade ago and was instantly passionate about it. Within the year she began her journey to become a mat, barre and then a fully certified pilates instructor with BASI (Body Arts & Science International). She has continued her studies with a Pre/Post Natal Certification with the industry's expert Carolyne Anthony from The Center of Women's Fitness. Kelly continues her studies as she travels; she has spent time at The Pilates Center of Boulder and trained with amazing instructors in Rio de Janeiro, Amsterdam, New York, Barcelona, London, Lake Tahoe, Vail, France, Brazil and Bermuda.

In 2010, Kelly founded Fuel Pilates in Georgetown and was one of the first to bring barre fitness to DC; she added her second location in Shaw in 2012. In her former life as a Creative Director and Graphic Designer, she was versed in branding, so in 2017 she reinvented Fuel Body Lab and was the first to bring trampoline - or "tramp" as she likes to refer to it - to the DC fitness scene! During #stayathome DC she has remained engaged with her clients through virtual classes & private sessions, and even added a new class to Fuel’s repertoire called Sculpt! Try it, you’ll be hooked!

Chris
group reformer/private pilates sessions

Chris is a University of Virginia graduate, track and field athlete turned fitness professional to make a difference in America’s health today. He first received an ACE certification in 2004, and worked at several private and public facilities in the DC area. After trying Pilates and loving the feeling of strength and flexibility it offered, he completed his Pilates certification with Body Arts & Science International in 2008. Additionally, in 2010, he completed a Pre/Post-Natal Pilates Certification with the Center for Women’s Fitness. Chris & the owner of Fuel (Kelly) have known each other since 2009 and she’s sooooooo excited to FINALLY have him as an instructor at Fuel!

Valentina
group reformer

Valentina went to her first pilates class in an effort to make friends while living abroad after university. Despite not understanding a word of that first session, she stuck with it and fell in love. For years, pilates helped her through many injuries and life changes. In 2015, Valentina completed her Peak Pilates training and has been teaching reformer in DC for several years. Her classes combine strength moves with deep stretches, leaving you feeling both challenged and energized. Never a stranger to modifications, Valentina loves helping find an adjustment that makes the move feel right in your body.