Irene

Irene discovered Pilates as part of her healing journey through postpartum recovery — and it changed everything. With a lifelong background in competitive sports, movement and physical challenges have always been central to who she is. Pilates was a natural next step that quickly became something much more.

She connected deeply with both the mental and physical benefits of the practice and now brings that same passion to her work as an instructor. Irene is comprehensively certified(mat, reformer, cadillac, chair, barrels and springboard) and has been teaching since 2024. She has been working with Sara as a student, observer, self-described fangirl and now instructor since 2025.

Irene is currently completing the Balanced Body comprehensive bridge program and a Pilates Master Instructor program. She also holds a specialized certification in pre-and postnatal Pilates — a reflection of her personal journey and her commitment to supporting others through every stage of life.

Beyond the reformer Irene serves as the Communications and Digital Specialist for Sara Ortlip Pilates — bringing the same refinement and strategic thinking to growing the SOP brand that she brings to every class she teaches. Before joining the SOP team she was a breaking news journalist with a major legacy media company. She holds a Master's in International Relations and a Bachelor's in Journalism.

Outside the studio you will find her exploring the outdoors or diving deeper into the Pilates world through continuing education and workshops. Irene has lived in Los Angeles, Chicago and London, England. Ohio has been home since 2020- she has yet to eat a buckeye.