HERE TO GET YOU RESULTS
Meet Our Pilates Trainers
As the leading women’s health club on the South Shore, our certified pilates trainers are here to get you results! Check out the biographies below to learn about all the experience our incredible staff brings to the table.
Danielle Miller
Personal Trainer + Pilates Trainer, Director of Personal Training & Pilates, BBU Pilates Mat, Reformer, Trapeze & Cadillac | ACSM CPT | Evolve Barre | Pre & Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist | Menopause Coaching Specialist | Empowered Performance
Danielle graduated from Jacksonville University in Florida where she received a BFA in Dance. She studied dance in Germany and France and has worked with many local professional modern dance companies, such as SPUNK and Company, Urbanity Dance and BoSoma. Danielle started working at Fitness Unlimited with a goal of expanding her knowledge of the relationship between dance and fitness. She is a certified Balanced Body University Pilates Mat, Reformer & Tower instructor, a certified Evolve Barre instructor and a certified ACSM Personal Trainer. As a trainer, she helps people reach their goals and assists them in finding the sensitivity within each body movement. Danielle’s perspective on living healthfully is influenced by her experience as a working mother of two; understanding that finding a balance between fitness and family is possible! After having children, Danielle discovered a new passion for women’s health specifically with pre and post pregnancy and is certified as a pre and postnatal corrective exercise specialist.
Cheryl McDermott
Personal Trainer + Pilates Trainer, BS | CSCS | ACE CPT | FMSC | BBU Pilates Mat & Reformer | Menopause Coaching Specialist | Senior Fitness Specialist
Cheryl has over 20 years of experience helping women of all fitness levels achieve personal success. She has a bachelor’s Degree in Health Fitness from Springfield College and is a nationally certified strength and conditioning coach, group fitness instructor and functional movement screen member. Cheryl has designed innovative exercise programs that create results, ranging from fat loss, muscle tone, cardiovascular health, strength training and sport specific training. She trains beginner through advanced exercisers, including post physical therapy. Cheryl is certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, American Council on Exercise, Functional Movement Systems and the American Heart Association. She is currently the Fitness Coordinator of the Reggie Lewis Center and is working towards her Pilates Mat & Reformer certifications through Balanced Body University.
May Kwan
Pilates Trainer, BBU Mat, Reformer, Trapeze, Cadillac & Chair
May credits pilates with being able to successfully hike Machu Picchu. Prior to the hike, May had a flare up of plantar fasciitis, but still needed a way to build strength. She started working out on the Reformer and was able to successfully complete the 26 mile hike! Pilates Reformer built May’s confidence in her body’s strength and capability and was the start of her fitness journey. She eventually explored other modalities including kettlebells and powerlifting, but Pilates Reformer is her deepest love. In 2023, May started her teacher training journey with Balanced Body and is excited to teach others and lift their confidence.
One of May’s favorite exercises on the Reformer is short spine because people rarely get a chance to invert in their everyday life and the Reformer helps people do that in a safe and fun way. You’ll probably hear all sorts of music including 90’s, hip hop, and instrumental music during May’s classes.
Michelle Seamans
Pilates Trainer, BBU Mat & Reformer | NASM CPT
I’m passionate about fitness and helping others feel strong, balanced, and confident through movement. Before becoming certified in Pilates, I worked as a personal trainer, where I developed a strong foundation in strength, alignment, and functional movement. Reformer Pilates is one of my favorite ways to build strength, improve mobility, and create a deeper connection to the body. I enjoy helping clients move through thoughtful workouts that leave them feeling stronger and empowered.
Samara Cifelli
Pilates Trainer, Classical Mat, Reformer, Tower, Chair and Barrels
With two decades of dedicated practice, Samara believes in the transformative power of Pilates for every body. A former dancer, she turned to the method for strength and healing before becoming a certified instructor in 2011. She earned her 450-hour Classical Pilates Certification through Drexel University, covering all mat and apparatus training including Reformer, Tower, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels.
By blending a deep respect for the classical repertoire with a modern, athletic lens, Samara ensures every client reaches their goals through safe and engaging movement. She is thrilled to help her local community move better and feel stronger, always bringing an uplifting spirit and a sense of fun to her sessions.
Kimberly Gill
Pilates Trainer, BBU Mat, Reformer & Tower
Kimberly is a Certified Personal trainer, RYT 200hr certified
yoga instructor and Certified Pilates trainer. She has been an avid exerciser and health enthusiast for many years. Kimberly spent many years as a stay at home mom after she and her husband moved to Texas and then Colorado, and finally back home in 2008. Kimberly understands how hard it can be to find time for exercise and proper nutrition with kids and a husband who travels.
Kimberly’s first love for many years was distance running and weight training. She was fortunate to run with a running group in Colorado lead by 2 running coaches and many veterans. She learned how important yoga is to build a strong foundation for mind/body balance. After suffering from disk injuries, Kimberly was looking to heal her back and multiple overuse injuries. She knew she had to change her workouts and start from the beginning. This led to her passion of yoga and proper body alignment and eventual certification. Kimberly has spent many years perfecting her weight training and running and this last piece of yoga training lead to a better balance for her life Her yoga training was a perfect foundation to enhance her value as a personal trainer. The combination of the two allows her to present a unique perspective and game plan when working with clients to meet their goals.
Kimberly is also, an avid follower of proper nutrition. Nutrition is our fuel for us workouts and if we are missing proper nutrition our bodies suffer. When Kimberly is not training clients, she loves to spend time with her 2 boys, husband, and walking her dogs.
Lisa O'Toole
Pilates Trainer, BBU Mat & Reformer
Lisa has a true passion for fitness, nutrition and helping others. She feels very blessed to have found a career she loves and feels good about each and every day. As a mother of 3 girls, Lisa understands how difficult it can be finding proper balance between work, family, fitness and nutrition and feels fortunate to be able to play a part in helping others reach their goals.
Lisa has been teaching a wide variety of group fitness classes at Fitness Unlimited for the past 10 years. Her classes include but are not limited to team kick, strength & conditioning, tabata, barre, Pound, Mat and Reformer Pilates.
Lisa believes that through Pilates, you can build strength, length and flexibility without adding unnecessary strain to your joints. Anyone can do Pilates, and everyone should do Pilates!
Chekara Jean
Pilates Trainer, BBU Mat, Reformer, Tower, Chair and Barrels
Chekara is a Pilates instructor trained through Balanced Body, with a teaching style rooted in classical principles—breath, control, precision, and flow. She blends this foundation with functional movement to create classes that build strength, improve mobility, and support the body beyond the studio.
Her sessions are intentional, refined, and thoughtfully paced, with a strong focus on alignment and quality of movement. Chekara meets each client where they are, offering a balanced approach that is both challenging and accessible.
Set to curated playlists of R&B, hip-hop, and throwback favorites, her classes bring a subtle energy that complements the work—creating an experience that feels as good as it is effective.
