Our Team

Chris left a career in law to follow his passion for mindful movement and help build a community centered on loving-kindness. His personal journey with Pilates began after a serious accident in which he fractured vertebrae and ruptured discs in his thoracic spine. Pilates played a pivotal role in his recovery, inspiring him to bring its healing potential to others. When he’s not moving between studios, you’ll find him embracing his favorite role: being a dad to Yvy, Bobby, and their pup Maverick.

Ray Brandt is a fully certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor and the Director of Operations at LiveMetta, where she helps lead a fast-growing community of nine vibrant studios (and counting!). She is passionate about introducing new clients to the magic of Pilates, and she gets just as excited about unboxing new studio equipment as she does teaching that very first teaser. Ray thrives on supporting her incredible team of instructors and managers, and she loves creating beautiful spaces where mindful movement and positive energy can flourish. For her, nothing beats spreading the joy of Pilates through a connected, uplifting community.

Kerri is the Director of Personnel and one of our Regional Managers at LiveMetta, overseeing our Dana Point, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, and Laguna Beach studios. She’s passionate about making LiveMetta a positive, supportive, and inclusive place to work and practice, and loves that Metta (loving-kindness) is at the heart of everything we do. Kerri especially loves hearing our community’s inspiring stories and personal journeys of transformation. Her favorite class is Reformer Power—she enjoys improving at challenging exercises, learning new ones, and sharing plenty of laughs (and the occasional flop) with our community.

Dylan joined the LiveMetta team in the summer of 2024, bringing nearly a decade of experience in hospitality and wellness operations, including serving as Director of Operations at a physical therapy and performance studio. He values the genuine support, shared wisdom, and kindness that define the LiveMetta community, from instructors to leadership. A passionate advocate for meaningful movement, Dylan plays ice hockey regularly and actively participates in hot yoga and circuit training classes. His favorite class, Reformer Foundation, allows him to reconnect with movement basics and perfectly complements his active lifestyle.

Devyn has been a part of the LiveMetta team since December 2025, bringing over five years of experience in graphic design, branding, and digital marketing. She deeply appreciates the company’s dedication to mindfulness and its inspiring core values—especially the LiveMetta prayer, which resonates with her personally and professionally. Devyn loves taking heated Mat Pilates and Yin & Yang yoga classes at the Laguna Niguel studio. Outside of work, Devyn is passionate about all things creative—from photography and music to thrifted fashion and handmade art.

Carrie has been part of the LiveMetta team since 2022, first in an instructor role and later stepping into management. She holds a full comprehensive Pilates certification and brings a well-rounded background in fitness, instruction, and customer service. What she loves most about being part of the LiveMetta team is the strong sense of community and shared purpose. Her favorite class to teach is Burn—a high-energy mix of intensity and precision that leaves students feeling strong, challenged, and empowered.

Lucy loves being part of the LiveMetta team for its strong sense of community and the way everyone treats each other like family. After a back injury ended her collegiate tennis career at Chapman, she discovered Pilates as a transformative path to healing and strength. Her favorite class to teach is mat Pilates, where she enjoys helping clients build strength and mobility using just their body weight. Seeing clients leave class feeling empowered and grounded is the most rewarding part of her work.

Karen has been part of the LiveMetta team for over a year now, bringing a strong foundation in customer service shaped by years of experience in fast-paced, people-focused environments. She enjoys coordinating the buildout of new LiveMetta studios. Karen thrives in the supportive work culture at LiveMetta, where kindness flows from the top down through leaders like Chris and Ythy. Among the many classes she enjoys, Michelle’s Cardio Intervals stands out as her favorite—a high-energy workout full of movement, laughter, and just the right dose of humor to keep her coming back for more.