Meet the ALYN Team | ALYN Pilates Studio

Chelsea Thiessen

Co-Owner

Meet Chelsea! The driving force behind the studio, co-owner and the brains behind so much of what happens behind the scenes.

While you may not find her teaching a Pilates class, you'll find her making sure the many moving pieces of the business come together seamlessly. From operations and organization to running socials, creating all business systems, client experience, and the countless details that keep the studio running, she is the person helping bring the vision to life.

As co-owner, she is passionate about creating a studio that feels welcoming, thoughtful, and community-focused, not only for our clients, but for the incredible team behind the studio as well.

She may work mostly behind the scenes, but her impact is woven into just about everything we do.

Ashlee Blenkhorn

Co-Owner & STOTT PILATES® Instructor

Meet Ashlee! Co-owner of ALYN Pilates Studio and a STOTT PILATES® Instructor dedicated to helping people move better, perform stronger, and live healthier.

With over two years of teaching experience and a lifelong passion for wellness and fitness, Ashlee specializes in using Pilates as a powerful tool for athletic performance, injury prevention, and recovery.

As a proud hockey mom to two active boys, she has seen firsthand the physical demands sports place on the body. That experience has fueled her passion for helping athletes of all ages improve strength, mobility, stability, and body awareness through purposeful cross-training. Whether you're looking to gain a competitive edge, recover from an injury, or simply move with greater confidence, her goal is to create personalized sessions that support your unique needs and goals.

As a studio owner, she is building a welcoming space where every client, from competitive athletes to those just beginning their wellness journey, feels supported, challenged, and empowered. She believes movement is medicine, and is passionate about helping her clients build resilient bodies that perform well both in sport and in everyday life.

Alyssa Blain

Apprentice Pilates Instructor

Meet Alyssa! One of our newest Apprentice Pilates Instructors. Alyssa has a genuine passion for helping others improve their health, strength, and overall well-being through movement.

As a busy mom to two boys, she understands the importance of staying active and creating balance in everyday life. With a strong interest in health and fitness, Alyssa is dedicated to supporting clients on their wellness journey in a welcoming and encouraging environment.

She has valuable experience working with seniors and specializes in helping older adults improve strength, balance, mobility, and confidence through safe, effective movement.

Whether you're new to Pilates or looking to maintain an active lifestyle, Alyssa is committed to providing thoughtful, personalized instruction that helps you move better, feel stronger, and enjoy everyday life with greater ease.

Madisonne McKenzie

Apprentice Pilates Instructor

Meet Madisonne (Maddi)! One of our Apprentice Pilates Instructors, who brings a lifelong passion for movement, athletics, and healthy living to every session.

As a busy hockey mom to three active kids, she understands the importance of staying strong, mobile, and resilient while balancing the demands of an active lifestyle.

With an athletic background and a passion for sports performance, she is dedicated to helping clients build strength, improve mobility, and enhance overall movement. She has a special interest in working with athletes and active individuals, using Pilates to support cross-training, injury prevention, recovery, and peak performance.

Whether you're training for your next competition, returning from an injury, or simply looking to move and feel your best, Maddi is committed to creating supportive, motivating sessions that help you achieve your goals and perform at your highest potential.

Kyla Laverdure

Apprentice Pilates Instructor

Meet Kyla, an apprentice Pilates instructor, dedicated mom of two, and passionate advocate for health and wellness.

Her personal journey through motherhood has inspired her commitment to helping women feel strong, confident, and supported at every stage of life.

She has a special passion for working with postpartum moms and women who are beginning their fitness journey. Understanding that every body and every experience is unique, she strives to create a welcoming, encouraging environment where clients can build strength, improve mobility, and gain confidence through mindful movement.

Whether someone is returning to exercise after having a baby or taking their very first step into fitness, Kyla is committed to meeting them where they are and helping them discover the many benefits of Pilates in a safe, supportive, and empowering way.

Cassandra Leamon

Apprentice Pilates Instructor

Meet Cassandra! As a mom, medical aesthetician, and apprentice Pilates instructor, she is passionate about helping women feel strong, confident, and beautiful from the inside out.

Her love for wellness and beauty is rooted in the belief that self-care is an essential part of feeling your best.

Through Pilates, she is dedicated to helping others build strength, improve mobility, and reconnect with their bodies through mindful movement. Combined with her background in medical aesthetics and her passion for holistic wellness, she strives to create an uplifting space where women can prioritize themselves, embrace their natural beauty, and feel empowered in their own skin.

For her, wellness is all about balance, moving the body, caring for the skin, nurturing the mind, and making time for what makes you feel good. As a mom herself, she understands how easy it can be to put yourself last, and she loves inspiring women to make themselves a priority, too.

Reese Thiessen

Junior Pilates Instructor

Meet Reese, our youngest Junior Pilates Instructor!

Reese is currently in high school and is already building an impressive foundation in anatomy while working toward her Mat and Reformer Pilates certifications. With a future goal of pursuing physiotherapy after graduation, she brings a genuine passion for movement, wellness, and helping others feel strong and confident in their bodies.

You'll find her sharing that passion through our specialty youth and teen classes, creating a fun, welcoming environment where young movers can build strength, body awareness, confidence, and a love for movement.

We're so excited to support her as she continues learning, growing, and taking her first steps toward a future in physiotherapy and movement education!

Meet the ALYN team.

The people behind the practice.

Chelsea Thiessen

Ashlee Blenkhorn

Alyssa Blain

Madisonne McKenzie

Kyla Laverdure

Cassandra Leamon

Reese Thiessen

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