Meet Noelle!
Founder/ Owner /Head Instructor
Noelle was born and raised in Westfield, New Jersey. After living in various places, she’s happy to call Greenville home!
Noelle has worked in numerous gyms and boutique studios, taking on every role imaginable. As a Clemson graduate and former athlete, she has been teaching fitness since the 1990s. Introduced to Pilates by her physical therapist after a running injury, she was amazed by the results and magic of Pilates.
She is a Comprehensive Pilates Instructor, certified by Balanced Body and the PhysicalMind Institute, where she also serves as a Master Trainer. Her studio, Pump N Pilates, is a certifying studio for the PhysicalMind Institute. In addition to her Pilates certifications, Noelle holds many other certifications and master trainings, including several in TRX and Barre. She has taught a variety of fitness modalities throughout her career.
Noelle is dedicated to delivering high-energy Pilates classes that blend her favorite modalities, ensuring an energizing and diverse experience for all participants. She created all 15 classes and programs offered at Pump N Pilates and loves incorporating her experience and flair into her teaching, ensuring top-notch customer service and fostering a strong community in everything she offers.
She is thrilled to have created a space in The Upstate where people can come together, meet new friends, enhance their well-being, and be part of this incredible Pilates community journey!
Meet Ikelle!
Assistant Manager / Instructor
Ikelle was born in Madrid, Spain. She spent most of her childhood living between Spain and New Jersey before moving to Greenville during high school.
Ikelle has always been deeply involved in athletics, starting as a young child. She was introduced to Pilates at a young age, often tagging along to her mother’s classes. This early exposure sparked a lifelong passion for Pilates and fitness.
Ikelle began her career in the fitness industry in high school, working in various Pilates studios and gaining valuable experience. She obtained her first certification in 2020 with TRX Suspension Training, followed by the Pump N Pilates Teacher Training and a comprehensive certification from the PhysicalMind Institute. She also holds a certification with Barre Above.
As a graduate and former collegiate rower at Clemson University, Ikelle understands the physical demands of intensive training and the importance of injury prevention and recovery. With 13 years of experience in Pilates, she is dedicated to helping others build strength, flexibility, and overall well-being.
In addition to teaching, Ikelle plays a crucial role behind the scenes at Pump N Pilates. She designed the website and manages many of the studio's operations, contributing to the smooth running of the business.
Meet Melinda!
Instructor
Melinda Asimakos was born and raised on the Central Coast of California. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a B.A. in Creative Writing, she danced, choreographed, and taught professionally in Los Angeles for six years. An injury led her to discover the healing power of Pilates.
In 2018, she completed her 500-hour training at a private studio in Woodland Hills, CA. Three years later, she and her husband, Vasilios, moved to South Carolina to create a simpler and more peaceful life for their family. Melinda loves making her clients feel welcome and valued, and she finds great joy in helping them discover deeper strength and connection. When she's not teaching, you can find her chasing her two young daughters, reading books, folding endless laundry, and dreaming up the perfect craft for the next Sunday School lesson.
Meet Robin!
Instructor
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Robin was born and raised just outside the Washington, DC area. After living in a variety of places throughout the South, Midwest and West, she has come back east to be closer to family and is thrilled to call Greenville home.
Robin was introduced to Pilates in 1994 as a means for improving core strength and flexibility to compliment her dance training and later as cross training for her professional ballet career with Houston Ballet, Ballet Memphis, and St. Louis Ballet. She has seen the benefits of this exercise carry over to every aspect of life---from athletic performance enhancement, injury prevention & rehabilitation, to general fitness and physical well-being. Robin is a STOTT certified instructor who has been teaching Pilates for over 10 years.
Pilates uniquely brings together Robin’s passion for anatomy/physiology with her love of movement and teaching. She enjoys helping clients build mind/body connections that they take into their everyday lives, empowering them to support their body in new ways.
Robin is also on faculty with International Ballet Greenville and has over 25 years of teaching dance experience.
Meet Lindsey!
Instructor
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Lindsey was born and raised in the Midwest. She graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Marketing. She is a co-founder and CEO of a local tech company.
Lindsey’s journey with Pilates began as a member of Pump N Pilates, where she quickly fell in love with the practice. This passion led her to complete the comprehensive teacher training program with Pump N Pilates, and she holds a certification from the PhysicalMind Institute.
Now, as a dedicated Pilates Instructor, Lindsey enjoys sharing her passion for Pilates and helping others discover the benefits of the practice. She understands the importance of balancing family life with personal well-being.
She lives in Greenville with her husband Chris, two teenagers and their miniature dachshund Duke. Outside of Pilates, she enjoys playing tennis, cooking, gardening, and traveling.
