Expert Instruction

Our rockstar team is here to help you thrive! We’re passionate about good Pilates — the kind that’s rooted in precision, progression, and personalized attention. At our studio, your safety, form, and success are always top priorities.

Every body is welcome here. We’ve created a calming, supportive space designed to help you step away from the demands of daily life and reconnect with your health.

All of our instructors are comprehensively trained, each with over 800 hours of education in classical Pilates. That means we don’t just teach exercises — we teach a full movement system to support your growth, integration, and long-term results. And honestly? We’re really good at it.

Pilates is a whole-body, whole-mind fitness method, and we’re here to help you experience its benefits fully. We’ll challenge you safely, with expert attention to detail and a focus on smart progression. You’re our priority — and we want your hour with us to be the best part of your day.

Welcome! I’m Ashley, Founder of GFP

I’m so glad you found us!

I’m a Great Falls, Virginia native with a lifelong passion for movement and wellness. My journey began as a dancer — I grew up locally immersed in the arts and was first introduced to Pilates as a ballerina. I went on to study Pilates formally as part of my undergraduate education at the University of Utah, where I initially majored in Ballet. During that time, I faced chronic hip pain and ultimately underwent major reconstructive hip surgeries that led me to transition out of dance.

I later earned Physician Assistant and my Master of Public Health (focused in Women and Children’s Health) degrees through a dual program at George Washington University. I practiced at the renowned VSI (formerly Virginia Spine Institute), completing a spinal residency and working alongside the nation’s top spine surgeons, pain management physicians, physical therapists, and massage therapists. We provided holistic, advanced spine care — and I talked Pilates daily.

After having my firstborn, I paused my medical career and took a leap into Pilates instruction — a decision that beautifully blended my clinical background, movement training, and desire to help others. Joseph Pilates’ focus on posture, flexibility, core strength, and stability matched everything my spine patients needed. Great Falls Pilates was born from that synergy, and it’s been a joy to grow a supportive, expert-led community here.

In addition to being comprehensively trained in classical Pilates, I hold advanced specialty certifications in:

• Osteoporosis protocols for safe strengthening

• Post-Partum Corrective Exercise (including pelvic floor support and diastasis rehab)

• Kathy Grant Heritage Program Graduate (one of Joseph Pilates’ first-generation students)

• Movement Science Made Simple, a graduate-level biomechanics mentorship program

• Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization – Level 1

Our team is here to help you discover just how transformative Pilates can be. Welcome!

Enjoy,

Ashley Rose, MPH, PA-C

Owner, Great Falls Pilates
Physician Assistant, Spine Specialized
Peak Pilates® Comprehensive Certified Instructor
Kathy Grant Heritage Training Graduate

My Pilates journey began a decade ago in a group mat class — and it’s been a cornerstone of my wellness ever since. I’ve come to deeply appreciate the strength, flexibility, and confidence it brings to my body, and I love challenging myself to grow in my own practice.

Pilates has truly been a gift in my life, especially as an active mom of three. It keeps me strong, centered, and capable — and I’m passionate about helping others experience that same transformation. I continue to deepen my knowledge for both myself and my clients.

At the studio, I work closely with many of our back care clients, including those with osteoporosis. I offer limited in-studio hours by appointment only — I’d love to meet you and help you discover what Pilates can bring to your life!

Angela

Peak Pilates® Comprehensive Certified Instructor
Additional Speciality Training: Osteoporosis

Hey, I’m Natalie

I’m a Comprehensive Peak Pilates® Instructor and passionate about helping clients feel strong and energized through Pilates. As a mom of three, I’ve relied on Pilates through all stages of life — pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond — to feel my best and stay connected to my body.

I love working with beginners and guiding them through the foundations, and I’m also known for delivering a killer workout to my more advanced clients! I’ll challenge you, support you, and help you reach your goals. I can’t wait to help you feel your strongest!

Natalie

Peak Pilates® Comprehensive Certified Instructor
Additional Speciality Training: Osteoporosis

Welcome, I’m Jessica!

My love for Pilates began early — I took my first class with my mom at 16, and it just clicked. The healthy movement, the challenge, the way it made my body feel… I was hooked. During college, I completed my first classical comprehensive certification and knew I had found my calling.

Pilates has been my full-time career for over a decade. For many years, I served as a Master Instructor, certifying and mentoring new teachers to help them grow into confident, capable instructors. I believe Pilates is for every body, and I will always meet you where you are to help you reach your goals.

I especially love working with prenatal clients and those recovering from injuries. Pilates is one of the best things you can do for your joints, spine, and overall function — it makes everything else in life better.

My goal is simple: for you to leave each session feeling stronger, lighter, and more connected than when you arrived.

I currently teach on Sundays at Great Falls Pilates, and I can’t wait to meet you!Jessica

Peak Pilates® Master Instructor
Romana Comprehensive Certification
Additional Speciality Training: Osteoporosis, Pre-natal