Allison Walacavage

Allison began practicing Pilates in 1998 as a modern dancer, using it to develop core strength and to correct muscle imbalances. Growing up she studied dance, including modern and ballet, at Happendance School in Okemos, MI and completed summer programs at Interlochen and The Ailey School. After receiving her BA from Mount Holyoke College, Allison pursued STOTT Pilates training to deepen her understanding of the exercises and anatomy. She began teaching Pilates in 2006 and received her STOTT Pilates Level 1 certification in 2008. She has also completed her training in the advanced Pilates work. Allison is currently pursuing certification in the Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis methodologies. She enjoys working with clients of all abilities, challenging them to improve their body awareness, strength, and mobility. In addition to teaching at Willow, Allison is a staff instructor at Equilibrium Studio in Bloomfield Hills.

When not teaching or exploring movement, Allison works as a grant writer for Michigan non-profits. She enjoys cooking and dancing, as well as traveling with her husband, Matt.