About Contrology Studio
Contrology Studio
Pilates Community in Louisville, Colorado
At Contrology Studio, we believe that Pilates has the power to transform your mind, body, and spirit.
Each session at our pilates studio will challenge and deepen your body awareness, strength, and flexibility, as well as complement your daily activities so that you can live your life to the fullest!
All we ask is that you come as you are, and we’ll handle the rest.
Our experienced instructors and inclusive environment make Pilates accessible to all – from beginners to seasoned Pilates practitioners.
Whitney Shea, PTA, CPT, RYT
Whitney Shea (she/her/hers) is the owner of Contrology Studio and is a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Pilates Teacher, and Registered Yoga Instructor.
Whitney brings over 17 years of teaching experience and holds a BA in Integrative Physiology from CU Boulder, a Physical Therapist Assistant License from Pima Medical Institute in Denver, a Yoga Teacher Certification from Core Power Yoga, both Advanced and Master’s Certifications from The Pilates Center in Boulder, and a Faculty Bridge Certificate from Pure Body Teacher Training Program.
Whitney’s specializations include pelvic and spine health, and she loves the relationships between Pilates as fitness and rehabilitation.
When Whitney’s not teaching Pilates, you can find her practicing Pilates and yoga, spending time with her family, and enjoying everything outdoors in Colorado!
Once in a lifetime, you might encounter a masterful teacher. One who is thoughtful, patient, and kind. One who meets you where you are, gently challenges you in a supportive environment and gives you lessons to apply not only on the mat but in life. During our first encounter, I immediately knew Whitney was one.
Amy Carpenter
Certified Pilates Teacher
Amy Carpenter (she/her/hers) discovered Pilates as a way to enhance her athletic pursuits. Her initial curiosity quickly blossomed into a profound love for the method, leading her to complete her Advanced Teacher Training at the renowned Pilates Center of Boulder. Over the years, Amy has found immense joy in witnessing how Pilates cultivates strength and flexibility, significantly benefiting activities beyond the studio.
Amy believes that Pilates is more than just a workout; it’s a transformative practice that builds a strong foundation for overall physical well-being. She is dedicated to helping her clients harness these benefits to improve their everyday lives, whether they are seasoned athletes or fitness novices.
Jennifer Clayton
Certified Pilates Teacher
Jennifer Clayton (she/her/hers) is a nationally certified Pilates Instructor. She has been practicing Pilates exercises for 23 years and has been teaching Pilates professionally for 7 years. She began her formal education through a comprehensive Pilates pre-certification program and continued her education at The Pilates Center in Boulder Colorado, where she completed the 950-hour Advanced Teacher Training Program.
Jennifer also graduated from The Heritage Training program and learned the work of Kathy Grant, a student of Joseph Pilates and a brilliant movement expert in her own right. She is continuing her education through courses with Movement Science Made Simple.
Jennifer enjoys time with her son as a Single Mom in her spare time. She also speaks Spanish.
She believes that Pilates exercises are for everyone and for every body and looks forward to meeting and working with you!
Erin DiCamillo
Certified Pilates Teacher
Erin DiCamillo (she / her) discovered the power of Pilates 10+ years ago when she was seeking relief from a decade spent hunched over a computer in business development. Having spent the first half of her life walking on her hands more than her feet and feeling most comfortable on a dance floor, she took to the movements of Pilates naturally and decided to pursue teaching professionally. She received her 600-hour comprehensive Pilates training through Equinox in Chicago in 2017 and has since worked with a diverse set of clientele, ranging from the road warrior to the post-partum mother to the ultramarathon runner.
Personally, Erin has benefited from her own Pilates practice throughout her pregnancy, post-partum recovery and rehabilitation from major bilateral hip surgeries and has true empathy for clients who seek support in their non-linear healing journeys. When not in the Pilates studio, Erin is caring for her husband and 4-year old son, forging a strong local community with friends, exploring the outdoors, moving her body in any which way, all with a cup of coffee and delicious novel or book of poetry in her hand. She invites you to join her class for a full-body movement experience and a meditation on poetry in motion.
Kelly Duda PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Certified Pilates Teacher
Kelly Duda, PT, DPT, MTC, CPI (she/her/hers) was born and raised in Romeo, Michigan. In 1997 Kelly completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology at Central Michigan University and minored in Psychology. Having watched her older brother endure years of extensive Physical Therapy from being a Professional Motocross racer for Yamaha, she discovered her strong interest in medicine. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock University in 2001.
Her clinical rotations led her to Longmont United Hospital, CO. Once Kelly experienced all that Colorado had to offer, she never looked back and has lived in Colorado for over 22 yrs.
Kelly has over 20 years of experience in outpatient orthopedics and over 19 years of experience in Pilates. Kelly is a Certified Manual Therapist, and a Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor. Kelly did her Pilates training through Polestar’s Rehabilitation program and was trained on all equipment and mat. She is a movement specialist that holistically looks at the big picture while utilizing Pilates based principles with a biomechanical approach. Kelly specifically specializes in the rehabilitation population and feels like she can give any client a successful movement experience.
Her approach begins with listening to her clients. She strives to be an educator, teaching her clients efficient functionality to improve their quality and longevity of their life.
When Kelly isn’t working and spending time with her family, friends, and her dog, you can find her out in the wilderness seeking her next adventure.
Nicole Ensing
Certified Pilates Teacher
Nicole Ensing (she/her/hers) is originally from West Michigan. Nicole grew up doing gymnastics, dance and was a Division 1 collegiate diver. After several injuries and physical therapy sessions, she retired from athletics to pursue her Bachelors degree and a career in Business Development.
Nicole discovered Pilates after a spinal fusion surgery where it was introduced to her by her Physical Therapist. It soon became a new passion and credits the success of her recovery to Pilates. Following her heart, she decided to change careers to focus on Pilates full time because of the impact it had on her life and mobility.
Cori Ghidotti, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Pilates Teacher
Cori Ghidotti (she/her/hers) is originally from the Berkshires in Massachusetts, and recently moved to Colorado in 2022 from Burlington, Vermont. She has her Doctorate In Physical Therapy and has been practicing orthopedics and pelvic health/ women wellness for 3 years.
I recently had the privilege of receiving treatment from Cori, and I can confidently say that it was a life-changing experience. From the moment I walked into the clinic, I felt welcomed and at ease. Cori has a great understanding of pelvic floor health and its connection to the whole body. Cori approached my concerns with empathy and compassion, creating a safe and judgment-free environment. Through treatment with Cori, my symptoms improved significantly, and I gained a better understanding of how to maintain pelvic floor health.
Joelie Havey
Front Desk Coordinator
Joelie (she/her/hers) is from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She recently moved to Colorado at the end of 2024, and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Michigan with a minor in Entrepreneurship.
She believes in the strong healing powers of holistic practices like Pilates, yoga, and dance. She has witnessed extreme growth and healing within her own life and others.
In her free moments, she loves spending time with her nephew and two nieces, playing pickle ball, or getting coffee with friends. She is always looking for a new challenge or adventure, and is so happy to be newly immersed in the Pilates community.
Lauren Moreno
Certified Pilates Teacher Lauren Moreno (she/her/hers) obtained her Pilates certification through Ellie Herman Pilates in 2010. Originally from New Mexico, Lauren lived and taught Pilates in Brooklyn for 12 years, while pursuing her dance career. While establishing a partnership with Beyond Basics Physical Therapy in Manhattan, Lauren provided a bridge between the world of PT and everyday exercise. She helped ease clients into a safe and appropriate work out regime post injury. Many of these clients were post-natal and Lauren found a niche in not only helping these women rebuild their abdominal muscles but also allowing these mothers to rediscover the innate strength of their own bodies. With measured precision and patient guidance, Lauren’s training focuses on functional movement so that her clients may go out into the world and face all its activities with strength and confidence. Whether the goal is to strengthen and tone, to alleviate pain and heal an injury, or to prepare for and recover after childbirth, she aims to empower her clients with awareness, understanding, and faith in their own body’s abilities. When not teaching Pilates, Lauren is busy living the mom life: running around after her toddler daughter and son, cuddling with her dog, watching British murder mysteries with her husband, or sneaking in a ballet class!
Karena O’Rourke
Certified Pilates Teacher
Karena (she/her/hers) has over a decade of Pilates teaching experience and a deep background in physical therapy. She brings a whole-body, science-backed approach to every session. Certified in Pilates since 2014 and a licensed Physical Therapist since 1993, she has helped countless clients—from those recovering from injury or managing chronic pain, to prenatal/postnatal individuals and people with scoliosis—move better, feel stronger, and return to doing what they love.
Originally from Ireland, Karena has practiced as a Physical Therapist in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and moved to the U.S. since 2008. She’s also a certified ACE Personal Trainer, offering a well-rounded and highly personalized approach to movement and fitness.
Karena believes that movement should be both effective and enjoyable. Her sessions are designed to be energizing, supportive, and tailored to your unique goals—whether you’re rebuilding strength, maintaining mobility, or simply looking for a more mindful way to move.
Outside the studio, Karena stays active with her two teenage sons and loves mountain biking, hiking, tennis, snowboarding, surfing—and unwinding with a good book.
Let’s get you moving, feeling great, and back to doing what you love—with confidence.
Jennifer Sharp
Level 1 Pilates Teacher
Jennifer (Jen) Sharp (she/her/hers) is currently pursuing her comprehensive Pilates certification through Rebel Pilates Collective.
An avid cyclist, lifelong athlete, and professional cycling coach, she blends her coaching background into her teaching style and is available to teach privates and small groups at a discounted rate.
Ker Yu Ong
Level 1 Pilates Teacher Ker Yu (she / her / hers) is a certified Reformer & Mat Pilates Instructor through Polestar Pilates. She is currently pursuing her comprehensive Pilates teaching certification. Ker Yu was first introduced to Pilates as part of her high school athletics rehabilitation program and has been practicing for 20 years. She continues to explore new modalities in exercise and rehabilitation and maintains an open-minded, multi-modal approach. She is also a certified GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS instructor. Outside the studio, Ker Yu loves running and exploring the world on foot. She is a recovering tech worker and continues to dabble in data science and tech strategy. She is currently pursuing further study in physiology and kinesiology.
“Change happens through movement, and movement heals.” ~ Joseph Pilates
Why Pilates?
Contrology translates to the ‘Science of Control’.
According to Pilates inventor, Joseph Pilates, Contrology is “the complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit.”
“Contrology develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong posture, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit.”
