Meet our Team
We have some of the best and most qualified trainers in the state!
The trainers at LUMOS7 Pilates hold certifications that are recognized by the Pilates Method Alliance. We have high standards of our staff and are committed to continually growing and learning together. We hope to provide the highest quality service with the most up to date knowledge of Pilates, exercise, and the human body.
Employees at Lumos7 Pilates can be eligible for paid time off, free unlimited classes, paid continuing education/wellness conferences and in 2026- the Minnesota Paid Family Leave Program.
Heidi Folkerds - Owner & Trainer
Heidi is the owner of Lumos7 Pilates and graduated with bachelor of arts degree in Health Exercise Science from Gustavus Adolphus College. She has taught group & private classes and has worked in the fitness & wellness industry for over 15 years. Prior to opening Lumos7 she worked in corporate fitness/wellness and small boutique studios. After a back injury in her early 20s, she committed to practicing Pilates for at least 3 days a week and overcame pain from previous exercise related injuries and scoliosis.
Not accepting new private clients - waitlist only
Lizzette Chapa - Trainer
Lizzette fell in love with Pilates while earning her BFA in dance from the University of Texas at Austin in 2017. Quickly after graduating she moved to Minneapolis, MN and joined Ananya Dance Theatre where she is currently dancing. Fascinated with how Pilates created space for her to dig deeper into mindful and restorative movement, she aims help others live their life pain free in all movement while creating strong minds and bodies. She loves using the Pilates method as a pathway to transform people’s mind-body connection and hopes to create an upbeat atmosphere, while also valuing the importance of personal connection to each individual that she crosses paths with. She is trained through Balanced Body Pilates.
Sara Sherva - Trainer
Sara is Stott trained and certified since 2014 and graduated from University of MN with a BS in Health and Wellness in 2011. She is also a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher. After trying many other forms of body work and therapies, Sara discovered Pilates and used it to rehabilitate her back from chronic pain. She was so intrigued and impressed by the effectiveness of Pilates, she trained to be an instructor. Sara loves assisting others in using Pilates to alleviate pain and discomfort, create strength and stability and discover capabilities. She wants her clients to continue moving and living with strength and vitality.
When Sara is not in the studio she enjoys learning, traveling, reading and eating good food.
Johnna Stob - Trainer
Johnna is a Polestar Pilates Rehabilitation Practitioner and was a Physical Therapist Assistant (1999-2021). She graduated in 2013 from her comprehensive Pilates program. She says "I appreciate the mind-body approach that Pilates offers. It is my goal to educate clients about muscles and structure which helps to deepen their understanding of their bodies and movement. Through the use of Pilates principles and techniques, I strive to create programs and classes that are holistic in nature to re-educate and re-pattern muscles for optimal mechanical advantage and ease of movement."
Not accepting new private clients - waitlist only
Katharine Wood - Manager and Trainer
Katharine has been managing and teaching at Lumos7 since 2020 and is comprehensively certified by Balanced Body since 2024. She loves the endless variety and that Pilates is adaptable to any body. She worked in market research and museum evaluation for a number of years prior and brings her experience in project management, administration, and customer service to her managerial role at Lumos7. She loves moving her body, making art, and reading in her spare time.
Emily Fehr - Trainer
After practicing massage for 10 years Emily started to desire new ways of looking at the body and helping people feel connected to themselves. She found Pilates and fell in love. She likes the idea of being able to create a positive movement experience for someone. She appreciates the functional aspect of Pilates: strength, control, balance, endurance, mind-body connection and creativity all in a session.
Emily is PoleStar trained and certified. She graduated in 2019 and has taken CE Courses through Polestar and PRI.
When she's not teaching she loves cooking, taking walks around the lakes, camping, taking trips with friends and focusing on her own health and well being.
Hannah Okray - Trainer
Hannah completed her STOTT Pilates training in 2016 at Pacific Northwest Pilates in Portland, Oregon. After an injury led her to Pilates, she quickly became fascinated with the system and the sense of agency and connection Pilates gave her with her body. Hannah uses creative cueing and compassion to help clients have a better understanding of their body mechanics. Her belief that everyone deserves to learn how to move and live with greater ease and less pain makes her a great instructor for all ages and abilities. Hannah is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and has a B.S. in Kinesiology.
Kendahl Theresa - Trainer
Kendahl loves helping students discover the incredible benefits of an ongoing Pilates practice. She provides thoughtful, detailed and personalized instruction helping students get the most out of their movement. She is a classically trained instructor with 6+ years experience in teaching all types of bodies at every level. Kendahl especially enjoys working with students who are goal-oriented and dedicated to deepening their understanding of the Pilates Method.