Meet Our Pilates Instructor Education Team

Jaclyn Forrester

Niche Pilates Founder / Niche Educator

Jaclyn founded Niche Pilates Studio in 2017, with the hopes of spreading the transformative power of movement through Pilates. In 2021, she then launched Niche Instructor Training (NIT) for the first time and has since trained over 100 students in the NIT methodology. Holding a B.S. in Exercise, Sport, Health and Education, certifications as a Balanced Body Master Instructor and in STOTT Pilates, and over 19 years of experience in Pilates instruction, Jaclyn continues to guide and train both current and soon-to-be Pilates instructors.

Sabrina Sabino

Education Manager / Niche Educator

Following a 15-year career as a professional international ballerina, Sabrina joined Niche Pilates Studio in 2021 after receiving her Pilates instructor certification through NIT. Sabrina then received her Pilates training certification in Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) in 2024. Sabrina provides hands-on mentorship with prospective and current instructors. She also works with community partners to develop workshops and educational materials to bolster the NIT program and continuing education for instructors.

Emily Udelhofen

Curriculum & Instructor Development Manager / Niche Educator

Emily is a seasoned Pilates instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience and a lifelong passion for movement. She brings a wealth of knowledge, warmth, and precision to every class she leads. Emily was originally certified in Comprehensive Classical Pilates through Core Dynamics under Michelle Larson. As part of her extensive Pilates background, Emily co-developed a Pilates instructor training program and brings this expertise to NIT. Emily is currently focused on expanding our NIT offerings to other apparatuses. She also serves as a mentor for new and prospective instructors. Emily is deeply committed to supporting teachers in finding their voice, sharpening their skills, and staying inspired.

Caroline Belmont

Niche Educator

Caroline began her career as a Pilates instructor at Niche Pilates Studio in 2021, becoming one of the first graduates of the Niche Instructor Training program. With a background in teaching and training students, she brings a passion for wellness education and thoughtful movement to her work. Caroline encourages students to build confidence, deepen their understanding of Pilates, and develop their own unique teaching style.

Julie Davis

Niche Educator

Julie joined Niche in 2022 after completing Niche Instructor Training and brings over a decade of teaching experience to her work. As a NIT Educator, she helps aspiring instructors develop their understanding of alignment, body mechanics, and intentional movement, with a focus on mat, reformer, and pre/postnatal Pilates. Drawing on her professional dance background, Julie combines precision with a relaxed, inclusive approach, helping students build confidence in their teaching and thoughtfully support clients through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

Chloe Griswold

NIT Enrollment Specialist

As Niche’s NIT Enrollment Specialist, Chloe helps prospective students explore instructor training and find a pathway that fits their goals. Chloe brings a firsthand NIT student perspective alongside four years of Barre and HIIT teaching experience. Her warm, encouraging approach helps aspiring instructors feel welcome, supported, and confident as they take their next steps toward teaching.

Taylor Freudenberg

Education Coordinator

Taylor joined Niche in February 2026 and supports Niche Instructor Training students throughout their online learning experience. As our Education Coordinator, she helps students navigate our LearnWorlds platform, access course materials, and get answers to questions along the way. With more than two years of mat and reformer Pilates practice, Taylor brings a passion for movement and a welcoming, supportive approach to helping students feel connected and confident throughout their training.

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