MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

tru Pilates owner Robin Truxel has brought together a dedicated, well trained team of instructors who are truly passionate about the benefits of Pilates. Each instructor has discovered Pilates in their own unique way, and brings to their teaching a richly diverse background of professional and personal experience.

CLICK ON EACH NAME to learn more about us:
• Robin Truxel
• Julia Bruneau
• Lizzie Coleman
• Desiree Cox
• Aly Curmaci
• Eleanor Hoppe
• Virginia Peale   > > >

VIRGINIA PEALE

Virginia Peale holds B.A. degrees in dance and anthropology (hurray for liberal arts!) from Randolph-Macon Woman's College. She studied with principal dancers from the Martha Graham Dance Company and taught ballet and modern dance for several years. After more than a decade away from dance, Virginia tried Pilates to regain flexibility and strength. She was quickly hooked, particularly when her running pace improved from trudging to merely slow. Virginia, who is certified through PHI Pilates, is also a freelance writer and has a day job doing marketing for a local nonprofit. She enjoys helping fellow desk jockeys fight the good fight against "gluteal amnesia."