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 one of the Vice Presidents at LiveMetta, where she helps lead a fast-growing community of eleven 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 one of the Vice Presidents 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.

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.

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.

Bridgit has been part of the LiveMetta team since 2024 and has loved every moment. She finds it deeply rewarding to be surrounded by people who lead with loving kindness. Currently, she’s working toward becoming a STOTT certified Pilates instructor and is also pursuing her passion for nutrition through dietetics studies. One of her favorite classes to take is Jamie’s Mat Pilates on Tuesdays at noon—an energizing workout that leaves her feeling strong and empowered. Bridgit enjoys connecting with our yoga and Pilates members and being a small but bright part of their day.

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.

Danielle joined LiveMetta in 2023 as a yoga instructor, expanded to teaching Pilates, and now serves as the Co-Manager of the Encinitas studio. Passionate about movement, connection, and community, she loves creating a welcoming environment where students feel supported both in and out of the studio. What inspires her most about LiveMetta is the meaning behind the name itself — love and kindness — values she strives to bring into every interaction. Whether teaching classes or greeting students at the front desk, she genuinely enjoys building relationships with the community and working alongside her incredible colleagues to create a positive and uplifting experience for everyone who walks through the doors.