Linda Hirsch

Linda is a STOTT Pilates®–Comprehensively Certified Instructor with a deep passion for intelligent movement, alignment, and mindful strength. Her teaching is grounded in biomechanics and rehabilitation-informed principles, helping clients move with greater confidence, control, and ease in their everyday lives.

With a strong command of anatomy and precise movement mechanics, Linda works with a wide range of clients — from those building a solid foundation to those ready for more advanced challenges. Her classes are known for their clarity, thoughtful pacing, and supportive environment, where clients feel both guided and empowered.

In addition to teaching at Sweetgrass Pilates, Linda serves as our Instructor Team Coach, mentoring and supporting our teachers as they continue to refine their skills and elevate the client experience. Her ability to clearly communicate complex movement concepts is a gift to both clients and instructors alike.

Linda brings over 12 years of experience as a Pilates studio owner in Arizona, along with a long-standing contribution to the broader wellness community. We are honored to have Linda as part of the Sweetgrass Pilates community.

“Pilates is a practice rooted in consistency and intention, but it should also feel joyful, fresh, and engaging. I believe in honoring the work while keeping it fun and accessible, and I love sharing that balance with the Sweetgrass community.”- Linda

Christian Loescher

Christian Loescher is a Certified Reformer Pilates Instructor whose teaching is grounded in compassion, strength, and mindful movement. With a professional background in social work, foster care, and service as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Christian brings a deep sense of care, patience, and presence into every class she teaches.

Introduced to Pilates during the COVID pandemic, Christian quickly developed a passion for the mind–body connection and the restorative power of intentional movement. Her classes focus on building strength, confidence, and resilience while creating a supportive environment where clients feel encouraged and capable.

Christian is a valued member of the Sweetgrass Pilates instructor team, supporting clients in Beaufort, South Carolina as they move with purpose and reconnect with their bodies.

Rosemary Slick

Rosemary is a Certified Pilates Instructor with a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to movement that emphasizes strength, alignment, and long-term joint health. Originally from New Jersey, Rosemary brings a well-rounded Pilates background and a calm, encouraging presence to every class she teaches. She holds STOTT Pilates® Fascia Certificate as well as Balanced Body® certificates as she always is continuing to learn and add to her list of accomplishments.

Her instruction is grounded in precise technique and clear cueing, helping clients develop body awareness, stability, and confidence in their movement. Rosemary works with a wide range of clients — from those newer to Pilates and rebuilding strength to more experienced movers looking to refine control and deepen their practice — always meeting clients where they are.

Known for her creative teaching style and attentive eye, Rosemary creates a supportive class environment where clients feel safe, and challenged in all the right ways. She values consistency, quality movement, and mindful progression, ensuring clients build strength without sacrificing form.

Rosemary is a valued member of the Sweetgrass Pilates instructor team, and we are grateful for the experience, care, and dedication she brings to our studio and community.

Colleen McGahan

Colleen McGahan is a Certified Reformer Pilates Instructor and is a former licensed practical nurse (LPN) who brings a strong, focused, and results-driven approach to her teaching. With a deep understanding of anatomy, Colleen challenges clients to build real strength, control, and resilience through intentional Pilates work.

Her classes are athletic, structured, and purposeful — ideal for clients who want to work hard, improve performance, and deepen their practice with a challenge. Colleen expects focus and effort, while always maintaining a safe, intelligent progression rooted in her healthcare background.

Drawing on years of experience in nursing, Colleen has a sharp eye for movement quality, alignment, and efficiency. She cues clearly and pushes clients to move better — not just easier. Clients appreciate her direct style, attention to detail, and ability to help them find strength they didn’t know they had.

Colleen is a valued member of the Sweetgrass Pilates instructor team, bringing a bold, disciplined energy to the studio and helping clients elevate their Pilates practice.