Pilates At The Palms
Boca Raton Pilates
Meet Our Pilates Instructors
Expert instructors dedicated to your wellness journey
Danielle Hayduk
Danielle has been teaching Pilates and Group Fitness in Boca Raton for over a decade. If you’ve ever taken one of her classes, you’ve probably heard her say, “Yes. You. Can!” — because she believes that just because something is challenging doesn’t mean it’s not possible. Rooted in classical Pilates, Danielle takes form and foundation seriously while keeping movement fun, energizing, and empowering. When she’s not teaching, you can find her training for endurance races or spending time with her husband and 5-year-old son. She’s passionate about creating a feel-good movement community and is excited to bring that energy to Pilates at The Palms. You can find Danielle teaching a little bit of everything
Danielle Hayduk
About
Danielle has been teaching Pilates and Group Fitness in Boca Raton for over a decade. If you’ve ever taken one of her classes, you’ve probably heard her say, “Yes. You. Can!” — because she believes that just because something is challenging doesn’t mean it’s not possible. Rooted in classical Pilates, Danielle takes form and foundation seriously while keeping movement fun, energizing, and empowering. When she’s not teaching, you can find her training for endurance races or spending time with her husband and 5-year-old son. She’s passionate about creating a feel-good movement community and is excited to bring that energy to Pilates at The Palms. You can find Danielle teaching a little bit of everything
Specialties
I teach Pilates, Strength, Barre, and Mat. When i'm not teaching you can find me hanging out with my husband and our 4 year old son! I also love endurance running (:
Karen Barnes
With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Karen is a highly skilled and passionate Pilates and fitness instructor dedicated to helping clients move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives. She began her journey as a teenager teaching dance and fitness classes and since then has worked with people of all ages and fitness levels—from beginners to seasoned athletes. Her expertise spans classical and contemporary Pilates, strength training functional movement, and corrective exercise. Known for her motivating energy and personalized approach, Karen creates workouts that are safe, effective, and tailored to each individual’s needs. She believes fitness is not just about building strength, but also about improving posture, mobility, and overall well-being
Karen Barnes
About
With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Karen is a highly skilled and passionate Pilates and fitness instructor dedicated to helping clients move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives. She began her journey as a teenager teaching dance and fitness classes and since then has worked with people of all ages and fitness levels—from beginners to seasoned athletes. Her expertise spans classical and contemporary Pilates, strength training functional movement, and corrective exercise. Known for her motivating energy and personalized approach, Karen creates workouts that are safe, effective, and tailored to each individual’s needs. She believes fitness is not just about building strength, but also about improving posture, mobility, and overall well-being
Specialties
I teach Pilates and Strength and when i'm not teaching you can find me at the beach !
Kayla Cordiero
Meet Kayla, one of our amazing instructors at Pilates at The Palms With a background in mental health, Kayla has always been passionate about creating spaces where people feel safe, seen, and supported. When she discovered barre, it became so much more than just a workout — it was a movement practice that helped her reconnect with her femininity, confidence, joy, and mind-body connection. Kayla brings uplifting energy, feel-good vibes, and an empowering approach to every class she teaches. Her goal is to create a welcoming space where clients can move, grow stronger, and leave feeling their absolute best
Kayla Cordiero
About
Meet Kayla, one of our amazing instructors at Pilates at The Palms With a background in mental health, Kayla has always been passionate about creating spaces where people feel safe, seen, and supported. When she discovered barre, it became so much more than just a workout — it was a movement practice that helped her reconnect with her femininity, confidence, joy, and mind-body connection. Kayla brings uplifting energy, feel-good vibes, and an empowering approach to every class she teaches. Her goal is to create a welcoming space where clients can move, grow stronger, and leave feeling their absolute best
Specialties
I teach Barre for now and when i'm not teaching you can find me hanging with my dog and going out for dinner.
Cassie Siegel
Cassie has been teaching Pilates and group fitness in the Boca area for several years and is excited to be part of Pilates at The Palms. She’s passionate about moving with intention, building strength, and creating workouts that feel just as fun as they are effective. Expect good energy, great music, and a class that leaves you feeling strong and empowered.
Cassie Siegel
About
Cassie has been teaching Pilates and group fitness in the Boca area for several years and is excited to be part of Pilates at The Palms. She’s passionate about moving with intention, building strength, and creating workouts that feel just as fun as they are effective. Expect good energy, great music, and a class that leaves you feeling strong and empowered.
Specialties
I teach Pilates Apparatus, Barre and Mat. When i'm not teaching Pilates you can find me teaching dance!
Don Bush
Don is a South Florida native and currently resides in Boca Raton. He is a retired Sales Executive and transitioned into the health and fitness space, where he has been teaching Pilates since May 2023. He holds two well respected Pilates certifications - Classical Pilates Education and Lolita’s Legacy Program - reflecting his commitment to proper technique, continuous learning, and high-quality instruction. Don is especially passionate about helping individuals achieve their personal health and wellness goals, bringing both encouragement and expertise to every session. Outside the studio, Don enjoys boating, spending quality time with his family, and unwinding with a fine bourbon. He is also an avid Miami Hurricanes football fan! Driven by a desire to make a positive impact, Don brings energy, experience, and authenticity to everything he does.
Don Bush
About
Don is a South Florida native and currently resides in Boca Raton. He is a retired Sales Executive and transitioned into the health and fitness space, where he has been teaching Pilates since May 2023. He holds two well respected Pilates certifications - Classical Pilates Education and Lolita’s Legacy Program - reflecting his commitment to proper technique, continuous learning, and high-quality instruction. Don is especially passionate about helping individuals achieve their personal health and wellness goals, bringing both encouragement and expertise to every session. Outside the studio, Don enjoys boating, spending quality time with his family, and unwinding with a fine bourbon. He is also an avid Miami Hurricanes football fan! Driven by a desire to make a positive impact, Don brings energy, experience, and authenticity to everything he does.
Specialties
I teach Pilates Apparatus. When i'm not teaching Pilates you can find me boating and spending quality time with my family
Explore Our Classes
Pilates Apparatus
Our signature Pilates Apparatus classes may utilize the Balanced Body Reformer, Tower, Wunda Chair, or a combination of equipment depending on the class. Rooted in the classical Pilates method with an athletic, feel-good approach, each session focuses on strength, mobility, balance, posture, and control while delivering a challenging full-body workout.
With a maximum of just 6 clients, you’ll receive personalized attention, hands-on cueing, and expert instruction in a welcoming environment where you’ll leave feeling stronger, taller, and better than when you walked in.
Intermediate Reformer
Ready to build on your Pilates foundation? This class is designed for clients with prior Reformer experience who are comfortable with the fundamentals and ready for a more challenging pace.
Rooted in the classical Pilates method with an athletic, feel-good approach, you’ll move through more advanced progressions while continuing to build strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and core control. Expect a steady flow, increased endurance, and exercises that challenge both your body and your mind.
Limited to 6 clients, this class offers personalized instruction in a supportive environment while helping you take your practice to the next level.
Advanced Pilates Apparatus
Take your Pilates practice to the next level.
This advanced class incorporates the Reformer, Tower, Wunda Chair, and additional apparatus while staying rooted in the classical Pilates system. Expect quicker transitions, more complex exercises, greater endurance challenges, and athletic programming that will test your strength, control, coordination, and precision.
Participants should have a solid understanding of intermediate classical Pilates exercises and be comfortable moving independently through progressions.
Maximum 6 clients.
Reformer Pilates
Experience the power of Pilates on our Balanced Body Reformers. Rooted in the classical Pilates method with an athletic, feel-good approach, this full-body workout builds strength, flexibility, balance, and core control while improving posture and body awareness.
Whether you’re newer to Pilates or have years of experience, exercises can be modified or progressed to meet you where you are.
With only 6 clients per class, you’ll receive individualized attention in an encouraging environment designed to help you move well and feel your best.
Pilates Mat Sculpt
The foundation of Pilates—with an athletic twist.
Pilates Mat Sculpt combines classical Pilates mat exercises with strength and sculpting work to challenge your core, improve posture, and build total-body strength. Using bodyweight along with Bala equipment and small props, you’ll leave feeling longer, stronger, and more connected to your body.
Suitable for all fitness levels with options to modify or progress each exercise.
Palms Pulse Barre
Palms Pulse Barre
Small movements. Big burn.
Palms Pulse Barre is a full-body workout that blends classical barre principles with Pilates-inspired movement to strengthen, sculpt, and lengthen your entire body. Using light Bala weights, and occasionally resistance bands, Pilates balls, and other props, you’ll improve muscular endurance, balance, posture, and core strength through high-repetition, low-impact movement.
This upbeat class is welcoming to all fitness levels and will leave you standing taller, feeling stronger, and smiling on your way out.
Palms Pulse Barre Sculpt
Where barre meets sculpt.
This full-body workout combines the grace of barre with the intensity of strength training using light Bala weights, along with resistance bands, Pilates balls, and other props to create a low-impact, full-body burn. You’ll improve muscular endurance, core stability, balance, and posture while challenging your entire body in a supportive, feel-good environment.
Perfect for all fitness levels.
Palms Power Strength
Build strength. Build confidence.
Palms Power Strength is a full-body workout designed to help you move better in everyday life. Using Bala weighted bars, Bala rings, dumbbells, resistance bands, and other functional equipment, you’ll build strength, improve endurance, challenge your core, and leave feeling empowered.
Expect great music, positive energy, and coaching that pushes you while making you feel right at home.
Booty Express
Short on time. Big on results.
This 45-minute lower-body focused workout is designed to strengthen and sculpt your glutes, legs, and core using Bala weighted bars, Bala rings, resistance bands, dumbbells, and functional exercises. You’ll build strength, improve stability, and leave feeling stronger from the ground up.
Efficient, effective, and guaranteed to make your legs know they worked.
Tower Pilates
Discover the versatility of the Balanced Body Tower. This full-body workout combines spring resistance with the classical Pilates method to improve strength, mobility, posture, flexibility, and core stability.
Expect thoughtful movement, personalized instruction, and plenty of variety as you build a stronger, more balanced body.
Limited to just 6 clients for a personalized experience.
Pilates Perfect Praise
"This is a fabulous, brand new studio with high quality equipment inside The Palms Pickleball courts. Danielle is an amazing instructor with a wonderful, welcoming environment offering tower, chair, reformer, barre and more! Check them out, you’ll love it 🙌"
"Incredible place. It starts with the great facilities, but that trainer Danielle is a game changer. Her energy is infectious and she helps you get out of your comfort zone to realize what you’re capable of. A fantastic workout, even if you’ve never done Pilates!"
"Danielles class is the best pilates class i have ever been to. I have taken pilates for over 12 years and her instruction and knowledge is top notch. I recommend her classes highly. If you want a great workout sign up."
Pickelball and Pilates
The Perfect Pair
Pilates is one of the best ways to complement your pickleball game. By strengthening your core, improving flexibility, and building stability, Pilates targets the small supporting muscles that help protect your joints and reduce the risk of injury.
