Welcome to Body & Soul Pilates
Gluckstadt’s only Reformer Pilates studio
At Body & Soul Pilates, we believe movement should make your life better — not more complicated, intimidating, or stressful.
Our approach is simple: teach Pilates with care, meet people where they are, and build strength that supports real life.
Meet Sherry Williams
I opened Body & Soul Pilates after spending more than 20 years as a physical therapist.
I loved helping people regain strength, confidence, and independence — but over time, the administrative side of healthcare pulled me further away from what mattered most: the people. Pilates gave me a way to continue doing the work I love, without the barriers. After taking my first Pilates class in 2014, I knew immediately this was something special. I could feel the difference in my own body, and I saw how powerful it could be for others.
When Gluckstadt became its own city, I saw an opportunity to bring something meaningful to the community — a place where people could move well, feel supported, and belong. Body & Soul Pilates opened in 2022 with that exact vision.
Our studio is built on connection, accountability, and thoughtful instruction.
Our instructors walk the room, cue form, and offer modifications so everyone feels confident and safe. Classes are small by design, and there’s no pressure to “keep up.” Everyone starts somewhere, and we’re here to guide you.
The people who thrive here are those who want to feel stronger, steadier, and more confident in their everyday lives — whether that means traveling with ease, keeping up with kids or grandkids, or simply feeling better in their body. Our clients love the welcoming atmosphere, the personalized attention, and the sense of community that keeps them coming back.
At Body & Soul Pilates, we work hard, have fun, and celebrate progress — big and small. Our goal is simple: help you move better, feel better, and live with more confidence in the body you’re in.
Meet the Team
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Sherry Williams
Owner / Instructor
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Sherry is a Physical Therapist with over 25 years of experience in multiple settings, including outpatient facilities, home health, and senior care. Sherry fell in love with the Pilates method in 2015 with her very first Pilates reformer class and has continued to learn and grow in her practice of Pilates since that time. She began her Pilates Instructor training in 2020 and has completed Balanced Body Reformer Instructor certification, studying with the renowned Leslie Clayton of Body Awareness Studio in Atlanta Georgia.
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Lily Bishop
Instructor
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Lily Bishop is a Pilates instructor currently pursuing her Mat and Reformer certification through Balanced Body. With extensive coursework in kinesiology and a background as a BFA student of Dance, her teaching approach is grounded in anatomical awareness, alignment, and mindful movement. Pilates is central to her own movement practice, helping her feel deeply connected to both body and mind while supporting efficient recovery from dance-related injuries. She values movement as an essential tool for resilience and longevity, and her dance training informs a thoughtful, adaptable teaching style that supports strength, mobility, and confidence. She loves teaching Pilates for the opportunity to build meaningful connections with clients and to witness their growing confidence, awareness, and trust in their bodies.
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Melissa Duncan
Instructor
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Melissa was first introduced to Pilates in 2013. She fell in love immediately. At the time, she was on a personal journey for better health and fitness for her own body. While continuing to improve her nutrition and overall health she was on a mission to stay active with her career and two young boys. Over the years, Melissa has continued to diversify her activities by incorporating various forms of Pilates and nutrition education into her daily life and has trained with Jackson’s top-rated Pilates trainers. She discovered Pilates to be a brilliant mechanism to increase strength, stability, and flexibility. In 2016, Melissa decided to expand her knowledge and become a trained Pilates Instructor. These results motivated Melissa to become a better instructor through continuing education. She trained under Balanced Body as well as Connections Pilates Studio. She is also trained in CoreAlign through Balanced Body. She currently resides in Gluckstadt with her husband, two sons (in college) and toy poodle “Jasper”.
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Penny Butler-Harvey
Instructor
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Penny was a critical care, hospital-based pharmaceutical representative for 40 years and has been a practitioner of Pilates for 28 years. She started Pilates with Sylvia Blackwell who owned a Stott-based Pilates studio at Highland Village in Jackson, MS. When she started taking Pilates, very few people in this area even knew what Pilates is! Now, many have found the benefits of Pilates! She began taking Pilates because of the tremendous lower back issues she was experiencing. With so much travel in my job, Pilates seemed to be a form of exercise that not only improved her back issues (due to core strengthening), but also helped to manage the stress of a demanding career!
In 2022, she became certified to teach through the Balanced Body certification training and help others on their health-journey through Pilates. She loves and appreciates the opportunity to encourage others on their quest to stay active, mobile and strong no matter the age!
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Susan Gadd
Instructor
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Susan began her Pilates journey as a new client at Body & Soul PIlates when we first opened our doors. After taking classes consistently for a couple of years her personal priority to improve grew into a professional goal and a lasting passion to help others see the benefits of Pilates. Susan received her Reformer Pilates instructor certification through Balanced Body, requiring 250 hours for completion. She has found a passion for helping clients feel stronger, more confident, and supported as they work toward their individual Pilates goals. Susan and her husband moved to Madison in 2017 and are proud parents of adult twin daughters. Outside the studio, she enjoys staying active and spending time with her German shepherd, Dash.
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Tish Robinson
Instructor
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Tish’s Pilates journey began soon after retirement from a 32 year career as a Registered Nurse in Corporate operations and leadership roles. Her passion to lead others, combined with a strong appreciation for Pilates manifested into something more. Following 3 years of personal practice, Tish embarked on a new journey, completing her 300+ hours of certification requirements to teach Classical Pilates Systems, from Beginner to Advanced system of movements. An avid golfer and fitness enthusiast, Tish brings a high-energy, anatomically focused approach to both mat and reformer, and believes in challenging clients to push their limits while maintaining strict form and precision. A strong advocate for Joseph Pilates’ “10-20-30” rule, she values helping clients progress to build strength, mobility and confidence.
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Wendy Bradford
Instructor
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Wendy is a retired CRNA. She holds a BSN and MS with a focus in Nurse Anesthesia. She is a comprehensively certified Pilates teacher with 450 hours training through Body Align Method. Her love for Pilates came in 2005 after a minor injury. Her quick recovery made her a believer in Pilates practice. She is trail runner and believes Pilates has made her a stronger runner, increasing core strength and stability. She is passionate about helping others improve functional fitness for the purpose of improving performance, preventing injuries, and increasing stability and balance.
Community Matters
Giving back is an important part of who we are at Body & Soul Pilates. Each year, we support Mad-CAAP, a local organization that serves families and children in our community, and we’re expanding that commitment through quarterly philanthropic initiatives. These efforts are our way of staying connected to the place we call home and using our studio as a force for good — bringing people together, supporting meaningful causes, and making a positive impact beyond the walls of the studio.
Ready to see if Body & Soul Pilates is the right fit for you?
Our New Client Intro options are designed to help you start with confidence — whether you prefer learning in a small group or one-on-one support. We’ll meet you where you are and help you take the first step toward feeling stronger and more stable in everyday life.