OUR INSTRUCTORS

Molly

Molly Lamb has been teaching Pilates since 1999. She is certified by the Physicalmind Institute and has a B.S. in Physiology from the University of Arizona.  A Bay area native, Molly gained her initial passion for movement from dance and interest in rehabilitation through working in physical therapy. This allowed her to develop a keen sense of using exercise to rehabilitate the body from acute injury to minor chronic discomfort. 

Molly completed her pre- and post-natal Pilates certification with the Center for Women's Fitness in 2006, and is passionate about giving women the workout tools they need to keep their bodies strong and comfortable during pregnancy and beyond. 

Molly enjoys the challenge of creating customized workouts that are safe and effective for all ages and fitness levels. She encourages her clients to explore the balance of strength and awareness that Pilates can bring to everyday life.

Stacy

Stacy Finney is a California native. She attended the University of Arizona, receiving a B.S. in Rehabilitation and Special Education. Stacy received her Pilates certification from Body Arts and Science International in 2006.

Stacy has been interested in movement her entire life, with a background including ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop dance along with competitive soccer, performing arts and cheerleading. All of her experiences have inspired her love for fitness and body awareness. Stacy believes that personal health and well being found through the mind-body connection are the ultimate goals that Pilates can help each of us achieve. 

When Stacy isn’t working on furthering her Pilates knowledge you can find her trying all other kinds of fitness and spending time with her family and friends.

Lydia

Lydia Lee has been teaching Pilates since 2014. She is a Balanced Body Certified Comprehensive Pilates Instructor. Cross training with movements has always been her training philosophy. Her goal is to help clients achieve a Balanced Body with stability, strength and flexibility.

Lydia was born in HongKong and grew up in the Bay Area. She has a M.B.A. in Marketing from Santa Clara University. After raising 3 kids, Lydia left her career in eCommerce Marketing to pursue her passion in teaching Pilates. She is interested in rehabilitations and collaborates with physical therapists to help clients bridge the transitions from PT to pilates conditioning.

Practicing pilates has allowed Lydia to be successful in her rehab journey with ACL and ankle surgeries. Being a lifelong avid cyclist who continues to climb the European Alps and the Hawaiian volcanoes, pilates training complements the cycling hobby to give Lydia a strong balanced body.

When Lydia is not working at Scoop, you can find her enjoying her other hobbies - community farming, practicing Tai-Chi, and cycling the Bay Area hills.

Allyson

Allyson's passion for Pilates began while she was a student at UCLA, where she earned a B.A. in Sociology in 1998. What started as an exercise regimen to simply get fit quickly turned into a passion for total mind and body fitness. For the last twenty years, she has continued to practice Pilates and has experienced its benefits from rehabilitation of running injuries to pregnancy and childbirth.  Allyson believes that the regular practice of Pilates is something that ALL people need and how the brilliant combination of strength, flexibility, mobility and balance Pilates provides creates an opportunity for men and women of all ages to find a level of health that will radically improve their quality of life, just as it had hers. 

Allyson became a fully Certified Comprehensive Pilates Instructor through Balanced Body under the training of Master Instructor Tom McCook. Allyson is excited to share her knowledge and passion for the Method that everyone may experience the myriad of benefits to their body, mind and spirit.

Mimi

Mimi feels so lucky to a part of the Pilates community. It has long been foundational to her own health through minor injury, surgery and the stresses of daily life. She believes that functional movement training offers the best possible way to stay healthy, centered and strong—Pilates is the ultimate reset! She is so grateful to be able to share her knowledge with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Mimi is a fully Certified Comprehensive Pilates Instructor. She trained under Master Instructor Tom McCook. She continues to seek the latest advances in healthy movement each and every day.

Yvonne

Born and raised in Australia, Yvonne established herself as a young professional within the I.T space for the first 10 years of her career. In 2014 Yvonne took a break from I.T when she moved with her husband and 2 year old son to the Bay Area. After adding an additional 2 children to their family Yvonne discovered a passion for movement and body awareness which drove her to complete her Comprehensive Pilates instructor training at the College of San Mateo & Balanced Body. She continues to expand her knowledge of the body with certification from NPCP (National Pilates Certification Program) and is currently completing certifications in CoreAlign® and massage therapy.

In Feb 2020, Yvonne ruptured her ACL in a skiing accident which lead to ACL surgery & many hours of physical therapy. ACL surgery has helped Yvonne develop a more in-depth understanding of functional movements of the joints & the importance of strengthening and stretching not only the muscles and joints involved in the surgery but holistically as total body movement.

Yvonne’s passion is to take her knowledge and experience and help her clients to achieve what they want their body to do for them.

Jenny

Born and raised in San Francisco, I spent years immersed in the corporate world, but now I'm thrilled to share that I've transitioned to a full-time Pilates instructor—a path that I have been passionate about for what seems like forever. 

Pilates has been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember. It has not only deepened my connection with my body but also introduced me to a community of incredible individuals. 

Scoop holds a very special place in my heart. Beyond offering top-notch instruction, the team at Scoop has been my unwavering support system throughout this career shift. 

My heart is so full, I look forward to connecting, moving, and growing together!

Amanda

Amanda was born and raised in Perth, Australia, where she worked as a project director and developed a love for all forms of exercise, continuing to play competitive netball for many years.
In 2021, she decided to make a career change and began her journey into the world of nutrition by earning her first qualification in Australia as a registered Nutritionist. Two years later, Amanda and her family relocated to the Bay Area, where she completed her initial Pilates studio teacher training in Palo Alto.

Driven by a passion for helping others move and feel their best, Amanda is completing the Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Program while continuing to expand her knowledge and certifications in holistic nutrition.

When she’s not teaching or practicing Pilates, you can often find Amanda traveling to basketball gyms across the country, cheering on her sons as they pursue their high school basketball dreams.