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.
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.
Meet Our Team
Founder & Integrative Movement Specialist
Michele Karlin
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 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.
Hailey Shull
Director of Pilates Programming
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Treat someone special to an experience they'll truly enjoy. Whether they're discovering Pilates for the first time or already love moving with us, a Revelation gift card is the perfect way to give strength, confidence, and a little time just for them!