Our Instructors

Sharmila Mitra

Principal Instructor

Sharmila Mitra, MA

Certified Pilates Instructors

At Core Arts Pilates, our instructors are dedicated guides in your personal strength and movement journey. Grounded in authentic classical technique and deep functional anatomy, each teacher brings personalized instruction, movement precision and genuine care to every session. Get to know the team below.

Lynann Escatel at Core Arts Pilates

Movement has always been central to Lynann’s life. After discovering Pilates as a dancer to counter the physical toll of performance, she completed her Classical Pilates certification through Romana’s Pilates in New York City in 2008. She continued expanding her clinical movement scope by earning a certification in FEET-NESS—a program developed by Ilaria Cavagna focusing on foundational foot mechanics—where she serves as a brand ambassador. In May 2019, she deepened her specialized structural work by becoming one of only 106 certified trainers worldwide in ELDOA, an osteopathic method designed by Guy VOYER, DO, to improve spinal and joint decompression.

Lynann applies this integrated background across all age groups, helping clients move with heightened body awareness, strength, and structural balance. Through precision Pilates and targeted alignment work, she guides individuals toward lasting pain reduction, restored flexibility, and functional confidence. Teaching remains her primary passion, and she is dedicated to helping every client move, recover, and thrive daily.

Megan Morphis at Core Arts Pilates

Megan’s foundation in movement studies began in Orange County, where she trained and competed as a dancer before earning her Bachelor of Arts in Dance from California State University, Long Beach. With more than 15 years of experience teaching contemporary, modern, jazz, and technique, Megan was first introduced to Pilates during her university studies. She quickly realized how its focus on intentional movement and mind-body connection enhanced her dancing, athletic performance, and overall resilience. Today, her teaching centers on guiding clients to build sustainable strength, deepen body awareness, and achieve personal growth through their practice.

Megan completed her first Pilates certification through Club Pilates. She has decided to pursue a second certification and continue her advanced studies at Core Arts Pilates. She is thrilled to bring her dual background in dance and Pilates instruction to the Core Arts Pilates community.

Antoinette Nguyen

Nettie is a passionate mover with a strong foundation in classical ballet, modern and contemporary dance. She holds associate degrees in liberal arts and dance, along with a Dance Instructor Certificate, and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in dance at California State University, Fullerton. Nettie has choreographed cultural dance pieces for OCC’s spring showcases and continues to present work at CSUF. Her love for classical Pilates deepened through her time at Core Arts Pilates, where she draws inspiration to help clients strengthen their proprioception and feel empowered through movement.

Ella Ross

Dance has been central to Ella’s movement for as long as she can remember. After competing at the collegiate level with Orange Coast College—where her team placed third at UDA Nationals—she experienced firsthand the physical and mental demands of high-level dance performance. Seeking an intentional path to recovery, she turned to Pilates and quickly realized its power as a adaptable method that meets any body wherever it is in its journey. Her teaching centers on helping clients deepen body awareness, build sustainable movement habits and cultivate strength that supports both daily performance and long-term longevity.

Ella earned her initial instructor certification through her collegiate program, training alongside movement professionals from across Southern California. She went on to deepen her practice at Core Arts Pilates, completing an advanced certification in Classical Pilates

Core Arts Staff

Behind the scenes at Core Arts Pilates is a team dedicated to making your studio experience effortless, welcoming and supportive. From scheduling your sessions to helping you navigate your movement goals, our staff keeps our studio community connected with client astonishment. Meet the people who make Core Arts Pilates feel like home.

Olivia Cook

Olivia Cook

Caitlin Hirchman

Caitlin Hirchman

Ella Mead

Ella Mead

Adrien Padilla

Adrien Padilla