Karen Hughes

Karen Hughes, PTA, CPI, is the owner of Peninsula Pilates and Wellness. Hughes has been instructing fitness classes and programs for 30 years. She is a licensed physical therapist assistant but now does Pilates programming full time. She is presently working towards a PHD in Traditional Naturapathy and incorporates wellness programming with her clients. 

Kelly has been an active athlete since the age of seven. Participating in sports including field hockey, basketball, softball, even surfing. Kelly was diagnosed with Scoliosis at age 12 and after a major car accident left her with chronic neck and backaches, she was determined to relieve her pain and also help others with theirs. 

She began Pilates almost 7 years ago and fell in love with it. Kelly became an apprentice in March 2006. She is certified in Mat Pilates with Powerhouse Pilates and she has continued her education with Balanced Body. She is currently working on her Reformer certification with Body Arts and Science International (BASI). Kelly was also a personal trainer for two years after graduating from Salisbury University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.