Our Story
BodyPure is a premier full-service exercise studio located in Birmingham, Michigan offering instruction in Pilates, our signature barre technique ‘BodyPure’, along with a variety of sculpting and cardio classes.
Our newly remodeled 4,000 square foot fully equipped facility consists of three separate studio rooms which allows for group classes as well as private training.
BodyPure has an award-winning retail area and offers a large selection of stylish workout apparel, including the very popular lululemon line.
Stop in to workout or shop or both!
Our Staff
Our talented staff is highly trained, with over 100 years combined experience, to ensure you will receive an effective yet safe workout.
Tina, owner of BodyPure, has been involved with the fitness industry for over 20 years. She is certified in the Pilates method in all the apparatus… mat, Reformer, Chair, Cadillac and barrels. She is also a certified barre instructor and teaches BodyPure, the studio’s signature class. Tina is very active in the local fitness community ...
Yvette began as a Pilates client of BodyPure and then became part of the BodyPure desk team. Yvette grew up in the Berkley and Royal Oak areas and has been here ever since. Yvette and her wonderful husband George live in Troy and have 2 sons, Bryan and Blake, and 2 dogs, Bailey and Starsky. ...
Paula has been involved in physical fitness for many years. She attended Wayne State University and studied consumer affairs and dance, as well as participated in a wide variety of disciplines. While raising her three children, she trained extensively in the areas of aerobics, resistance training and tennis. A true passion developed when Paula discovered ...
John and Kelly have been teaching in the fitness industry for 15 years. John has taught in Chicago, New York and Europe and both John and Kelly have developed a strong following in the metro Detroit area. Both are certified Group Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, Bosu Instructors, Pilates Reformer and BodyPure Instructors. Prior to teaching, ...
Lizz has been involved in the fitness & dance industry as a performer, choreographer & instructor for most of her life. She joined BodyPure in 2005 as a certified Pure Barre instructor & soon added her Reformer Training. She also is the studio’s Director. Lizz has a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Kettering University but prefers ...
Jen has many years of dance experience and has always maintained her body through some form of exercise. She discovered barre classes in 2003 & was instantly addicted! Jen became barre certified because she loved the the class and how it helped improve & maintain her body over the years. Jen is also working towards ...
Sandy has been a student of Pilates for over 10 years and has always been interested in physical fitness. She has a degree in physical education from Eastern Michigan University. Sandy owned a computer consulting business called Great Lakes Technologies Group. After selling that business in 2002 and retiring in 2003, she decided to follow ...
Cindy comes to BodyPure with over 13 years of Pilates teaching experience, 20 years in the fitness industry, and a bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology from Michigan State University. Cindy began her Pilates training with renowned Pilates master Jenifer Kreis and completed her Pilates and Pure Barre certification through BodyPure. With her adaptable and upbeat ...
Sharon lives in Huntington Woods with her husband and 2 cats. They have 2 children, Jessica and Jonathon. Sharon has been with BodyPure since the first day it opened…first as a client and eventually started working at the front desk. Sharon enjoys ballroom dancing and is an avid fan of the Pilates method, as well ...
Cara is a seasoned fitness instructor who’s been teaching locally for 15+ years. She’s worked at premier studios, teaching numerous types of classes, including weight training, stretching, kickboxing, aerobics, and step aerobics. Cara received her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, with a major in Psychology and a minor in Voice. She also attended Vidal ...
Tracy earned her BBA from Miami University in Ohio in 1988, while also teaching aerobics to students there. She continued to teach fitness classes and in 1995, began her own in-home personal-training business. Along with personal training, Tracy has also worked with both young ice skaters and dancers on their core strenthening and stretch programs. ...
Cheryl is a PMA certified pilates instructor with over 10 years of experience. She is also a certified yoga instructor and a member of Yoga Alliance. With over 20 years as a Physical Therapist Assistant, she specializes in developing a workout for one’s individual needs.
Jacquie has been a part of the BodyPure team for over two years now. Holding a bachelors degree in dietetics from Wayne State University, Jacquie is a strong believer in the importance of making healthy food choices as well as living an active lifestyle. Recently, she changed career paths to focus on her love of ...
