We believe lasting wellness begins with living intentionally—bringing awareness to how we move, care for ourselves, and connect with others each day.
We believe lasting wellness begins with living intentionally—bringing awareness to how we move, care for ourselves, and connect with others each day.
At Revelation, Pilates is more than exercise—it’s a lifelong practice of strength, confidence,
and connection.
Through expert instruction, individualized attention, and meaningful relationships, we help every client discover what’s possible for their unique body.
No two people move the same, and no two journeys should be the same. Whether you’re stepping onto a reformer for the first time, refining an established practice, or seeking a more personalized approach through private sessions, we meet you where you are and walk beside you every step of the way.
Thoughtful Class Sizes
Our intentionally small classes allow us to truly know our clients—their goals, their movement patterns, and what success looks like for them. That personalized attention creates more than better movement; it builds confidence that extends into everyday life.
Our intentionally small classes allow us to truly know our clients—their goals, their movement patterns, and what success looks like for them. That personalized attention creates more than better movement; it builds confidence that extends
into everyday life.
Individualized Attention
At Revelation, we don’t believe in quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions. We believe in thoughtful guidance, lasting relationships, and creating a welcoming community where people feel empowered to invest in themselves for
years to come.
Your journey belongs to you.
Our role is to walk beside you—with expertise, encouragement, and personalized care—as you pursue
your own vision of wellness.
Your journey belongs to you.
Our role is to walk beside you—with expertise, encouragement, and personalized care—as you pursue your own vision
of wellness.
Meet Our Team
Michele Karlin
Michele Karlin
Founder & Integrative Movement Specialist
Founder & Integrative
Movement Specialist
Michele Karlin is the founder of Revelation Bodywork & Pilates and a wellness specialist with over 15 years’ experience.
She is BASI-certified and holds the Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) credential. Michele’s advanced training includes neurobiomechanics, somatic practices, John Barnes myofascial release, HeartMath coaching, and breathwork, which she integrates to promote alignment, nervous system regulation, and lasting vitality.
She partners with physical therapists, physicians, and other practitioners to provide integrated care, helping clients recover from injury, manage chronic pain, and build long-term strength. Her personal passions—yoga, meditation, hiking, music, nutrition, and mycology—inform a holistic approach to health that nurtures body, mind, and spirit.
Hailey Shull
Director of Pilates Programming
Director of Pilates Programming
Hailey Shull is a lifelong dancer who became a dedicated Pilates instructor. After studying dance at Fordham University, years of overtraining and struggles with hypermobility-related injuries led her to Pilates as a path for rehabilitation and more sustainable, mindful movement. She completed BASI comprehensive training in 2017 and returned to Bethesda in 2018 to teach at Revelation.
Known for her warm energy and clear, approachable guidance, Hailey designs creative, athletic classes that fuse dance technique with specialized knowledge of hypermobility to develop strength, alignment, and lasting confidence. She works with athletes, busy professionals, and newcomers alike, bringing thoughtful structure, infectious enthusiasm, and genuine compassion to every session.
Fotini Pazartzis
Instructor & Feldenkrais Practitioner
Fotini Pazartzis brings more than 20 years of experience as a Pilates teacher, Feldenkrais Practitioner, and movement specialist. She is a master instructor for the CoreAlign method and Balanced Body’s Anatomy in 3D program, as well as the founder of the Back to the Roots Pilates training program. Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of movement mechanics, functional motion, and the integration of Pilates, Feldenkrais, CoreAlign, and Human Harmony methods.
Fotini has worked with dancers and clients managing a wide range of conditions, including scoliosis, Parkinson’s disease, lower back pain, vertigo, and joint injuries. She is also a professional contemporary and classical ballet dancer, teacher, and choreographer, holding a BA in Dance Theatre. Having taught and practiced internationally, Fotini brings a global perspective, refined expertise, and a thoughtful approach to helping clients move with greater awareness, confidence, and ease.
Helen Daly
Instructor & Physical Therapy Assistant
Helen Daly brings a compassionate blend of clinical expertise, mindful movement, and personalized instruction to her Pilates teaching. As a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant specializing in neurological rehabilitation, chronic pain, and complex injuries, she has worked extensively with clients recovering from strokes, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and other life-changing conditions. Her deep understanding of anatomy and movement informs a supportive, highly individualized approach to helping clients rebuild strength, restore mobility, and reconnect with their bodies.
She is known for her clear instruction, attention to detail, and encouraging presence, helping clients feel supported, capable, and confident in their movement. Whether working toward recovery, performance, or everyday strength, Helen meets each client where they are and helps them move forward with intention.
Jessie Schneiderman
Instructor
Jessie Schneiderman is a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor through Balanced Body Education, with more than 15 years of experience as a master instructor, mentor, and coach at The Bar Method in Los Angeles and Washington, DC. She has taught at Pilates studios throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia, bringing deep expertise in mindful movement, body awareness, and client-centered instruction.
Jessie is passionate about helping clients feel strong, confident, and joyful in their bodies. In addition to teaching Pilates, she continues to coach virtually for The Bar Method Los Angeles and works as a writer, performer, and content strategist. Her vibrant energy, creativity, and love of connection shine through in everything she does, both in and out of the studio.
Elizabeth LaMonica
Instructor
Integrative Feldenkrais Practitioner
Fotini Pazartzis
Helen Daly
Instructor & Physical Therapy Assistant
Instructor
Jessie Schneiderman
Hailey Shull
We’re always excited to connect with thoughtful, experienced instructors who share our commitment to personalized, intentional movement.
If our approach feels aligned with the way you teach and support clients, we would love to hear from you.
Interested in joining the Revelation team?
New to the studio?
Experience Revelation with our New Client Specialty Offer—designed to help you get to know our studio, our instructors, and our personalized approach to movement at a special introductory rate.