Clari first discovered the Pilates method while attending Indiana University. A collegiate cheerleader and running enthusiast, she was searching for a way to cross-train that would ease joint pain and support recovery from long hours in the gym. She was immediately drawn to how Pilates helped her connect her mind and body, making everything she did—both in and out of the gym—feel easier and more intentional. Clari continued to practice and study the method throughout her college years and into her first pregnancy in 2019.
After her daughter was born, Clari felt inspired to deepen her understanding of the Pilates method. She earned her Classical Mat certification through Power Pilates in 2020, then went on to complete her 600-hour comprehensive certification with Alycea Ungaro at Real Pilates® NYC in 2022.
A former collegiate athlete and competitive cheerleading coach, Clari has long been passionate about setting goals—both physical and mental—and helping others achieve them. She believes that the body is far more capable than most people realize, and her greatest joy as a teacher is helping her students move past perceived limitations and discover their true strength and potential.