Kelly Boring (Owner)- began practicing Pilates after the birth of her first child. Like so many others, she was amazed at just how wonderful and challenging Pilates could be. Shortly after having her second child, she began the instructor certification process through Peak Pilates. Kelly earned her Comprehensive Certification through Peak Pilates by completing Levels I, II, and III, and continuing education courses on the Chair and Barrel equipment. She is also certified as a Personal Trainer by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and is a Certified Spinning Instructor.
Prior to becoming a mom and Pilates Instructor, Kelly was an All-American swimmer at the U.S. Naval Academy. Following graduation and commission as an Officer in the U.S. Navy, Kelly spent ten years as a Naval Aviator. As a C-2A (COD) pilot, she delivered mail and cargo to aircraft carriers deployed throughout the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and the Persian Gulf. She returned to Annapolis as a Swim Instructor at the Naval Academy, and has made Annapolis home for the past 8 years.
Kelly loves to work with a variety of clients, including athletes, pre and post-natal clients, and those with lower back pain. Having been a member of each of these groups at various times, she understands the unique challenges each individual faces. Kelly truly believes in the Pilates method and all that it has to offer.
Michelle O'Rourke- first discovered Pilates after the birth of her second child. Looking for a way to improve her core strength and flexibility, she decided to give it a try. She found it to be a great benefit to her body as well as her mind. She has loved it ever since. Soon thereafter, she became certified through Peak Pilates, as a Level-1 instructor. She is very excited about teaching and helping others improve their physical and mental well-being through the practice of pilates. She enjoys working with all types of clients, ranging from those who have no pilates experience to athletes looking to improve their strength and flexibility.
Michelle was born and raised in Southern California and moved to Annapolis to work as a court reporter in 2003. She enjoys all types of sports and loves being outside. She can often be found walking her two children, Kaeli and Sean, around the Naval Academy. During the fall, she can also be seen at most Navy Football games, where her husband, Danny, coaches the wide receivers.
Daphne Glover-Ferrier- As an award-winning documentary producer, Daphne travels the world capturing stories that touch the heart. Her easy-going manner and positive attitude are her signature trademarks - qualities that she now employs as a Pilates instructor. She started Pilates as a way to get in shape for her wedding 3 years ago, and she was soon hooked. Daphne chose to become certified through Peak Pilates in order to share her love of Pilates with others.
When she's not wrangling a documentary production crew in the wilds of Africa or instructing a rigorous Pilates session in West Annapolis, Daphne can likely be found in a yoga studio, hiking a trail, kayaking a river, entertaining friends and family, or exploring the Chesapeake with her husband Bob and their golden retriever Baxter.
