About Us
At Soma Pilates Method, we offer advanced pilates instructor certification in Utah for instructors, athletes, and movement professionals seeking deeper, anatomy-driven training.
Our Central Mission
Why Instructors Love Working with Soma Pilates Method
Learn to See Movement Differently
We train you to observe subtle patterns, not just positions. This changes how you assess, cue, and guide every client you work with.Build Real Teaching Confidence
You won’t leave guessing what to do next. All of our students finish their courses with a clear framework for teaching across bodies, skill levels, and goals.Understand Anatomy in Action
Anatomy becomes something you feel and apply, rather than route memorization. This leads to smarter decisions in every Pilates session.Work With Injuries and Limitations
Jenny’s experience with injury recovery and complex cases shapes how you’re trained. You learn how to adapt safely without losing effectiveness.
A Stronger Path to Certification
Train Under a Highly Experienced Instructor
Jenny brings years of hands-on teaching, working with athletes and diverse clients. Her approach reflects what actually works in real-world settings.Go Beyond Basic Certification
This is not a surface-level program. Soma offers comprehensive Pilates instructor certification programs that build long-term skill and depth.Become a More In-Demand Instructor
Our graduates stand out. Develop the kind of skill clients feel immediately and return for consistently.Owner
Jenny Carr
Jenny Carr is the Owner and Founder of Intermountain Pilates Training Center (IPTC) in Salt Lake City, which she has led since 2008. IPTC is a fully equipped Pilates studio and education center specializing in injury prevention and management, sports performance, and comprehensive professional training for movement specialists, athletes, and individuals who want to better understand and optimize how their body works.
Jenny is also the Founder and Creator of the Soma Pilates Method and Co-Founder of Momentum Pilates Academy, where she develops advanced educational programming for Pilates teachers and movement professionals. Her work focuses on integrating biomechanics, neuromuscular repatterning, and functional movement principles to create intelligent, adaptable training systems for both rehabilitation and performance.
Jenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Utah, where her studies included human and exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, biology, and physics. She is extensively trained and certified in Pilates, including Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, and injury management, and has pursued additional training across multiple therapeutic and movement modalities.
Drawing from her diverse background, Jenny has developed an integrated methodology that addresses the physical, neurological, and energetic aspects of movement, helping clients achieve balance, resilience, and peak performance.
With a career devoted to both performance and rehabilitation, Jenny works with clients of all ages and backgrounds, ranging from everyday movers to elite professional athletes. She specializes in guiding individuals through injury recovery and safely restoring them to their highest level of performance.
Jenny has developed her own integrative healing methodology, which combines:
- Postural assessment and structural analysis
- Pilates and functional movement training
- Fascial and adhesion release techniques
- Neural motion retraining and neuromuscular repatterning
- Muscle activation and symmetry work
- Energy alignment through body energy lines and meridians
This approach allows Jenny to address not only how the body moves, but also how it organizes, stabilizes, and heals, supporting long-term function, efficiency, and whole-body integration.
Camie Wray
Camie Wray is the Owner and Founder of Mountain West Pilates, one of the first studios to introduce reformer Pilates to Utah County since its founding in 2020. Since opening the studio, Camie has grown Mountain West Pilates into a trusted movement community with two locations in Provo and Pleasant Grove, serving over 1,000 women through intentional, high-quality Pilates instruction. The studio is known for its thoughtful programming, emphasis on education, and commitment to long-term strength and sustainability in movement.
Camie is a fully certified Pilates instructor who completed her first training in 2015. She earned her degree from Brigham Young University with a minor in Dance, where she developed a deep understanding of movement mechanics, performance, and body awareness. Her education and continued professional development allow her to integrate classical Pilates principles with modern, functional movement approaches tailored to real-life demands.
With a professional focus on prenatal Pilates and Pilates for dancers, Camie works closely with women through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and performance-based training. Her teaching centers on alignment, control, and intelligent progression, helping clients build confidence and resilience in their bodies. Through Mountain West Pilates, Camie has established herself as a leader in the Utah Pilates community, blending artistry, biomechanics, and compassionate instruction to support women at every stage of movement and life.
Angie Teply
Angie has been teaching group fitness since 2006 and Pilates since 2009. She is a fully certified Pilates Instructor. She is an AFAA certified group fitness instructor, certified in TRX Suspension, Total Barre Method, and Fascial Movement. She has extensive training in injury rehabilitation and prevention, anatomy, postural biomechanics, and fascial movement. This allows her to create a safe and effective program for anyone looking for help with injury rehabilitation to athletic conditioning.
A South Dakota native, Angie has a degree in Communications and initially worked in advertising, public relations and event planning.
While getting back into exercise after her twin daughters were born, she was inspired to teach group fitness.
She taught in the corporate fitness centers of ConAgra Foods, Union Pacific and First National Bank in Omaha. During an IDEA Convention, she attended a Pilates workshop presented by Merrithew and found what she considers smart exercise designed for anyone & everyone.
Angie teaches group Pilates classes as well as private sessions. She enjoys making people laugh & getting them out of pain with Pilates. Some of her interests are skiing, golf and traveling.
Lindsay Mercier
Originally from Montana, Lindsay attended the University of Utah as a dance major. While earning her BFA, she was introduced to Pilates. She immediately saw the benefits and received her first Pilates training while living in Germany. Lindsay pursued more training including Injuries and Special Populations and became a fully trained Pilates instructor. She also holds a Polestar Pilates comprehensive certification. Lindsay is continually furthering her education and skill set, enabling her to tailor sessions to the needs of each individual. Her positive attitude helps her clients stay focused on their goals, no matter if that is coming back from injury, preventing injury or maintaining a pain free lifestyle.
Lindsay is happy to be back in the mountains of Utah after a 20 year absence. In that time, Lindsay has spread pilates love throughout the US (including Alaska), as well as Germany. She enjoys hiking and skiing with her family and is grateful that pilates allows her to continue to do so pain and injury free!
Jennifer Tolman
Jennifer Tolman opened Studio 605 Pilates in Pocatello, Idaho in 2020. She is fully certified in STOTT Pilates and teaches Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Stability Chair, and Barrels. Her additional training includes Zenga™, fascial movement, and working with injuries and special populations.
Jennifer is passionate about helping people feel stronger, move better, and reconnect with their bodies through Pilates. She especially enjoys guiding clients through injury recovery, improving everyday movement, and building lasting strength and confidence.
In addition to running her studio, Jennifer serves as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Idaho State University, where she teaches Beginning and Intermediate Matwork and works with college athletes. She is also an Instructor Trainer for the Soma Pilates Method and enjoys mentoring and supporting future Pilates instructors through this progressive approach.
Outside of the studio, Jennifer enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking in Idaho’s beautiful outdoors, and quilting.
Nicole Dunne
Nicole Dunne is the owner and lead teacher of Core Pilates in Anchorage, Alaska, which she opened in 2010. With over 15 years of teaching experience, Nicole is passionate about helping clients build strength, mobility, and body awareness through mindful, intentional movement.
Nicole is certified in the STOTT Pilates method and has completed extensive training across a wide range of Pilates disciplines, including reformer, matwork, chair, barrels, barre, tower, Cadillac, special populations, and fascial-focused exercise. Her comprehensive background allows her to tailor sessions to meet the unique needs of each client, from beginners to those seeking more specialized support.
In 2025, Nicole was introduced to the Soma Pilates Method by her longtime trainer and mentor, Jenny Carr, with whom she has trained for over 15 years. Inspired by Jenny’s progressive approach to movement education, Nicole expanded her training and is now an Instructor Trainer for the Soma Pilates Method, where she enjoys mentoring and supporting the next generation of Pilates instructors.
Tania Saxton
Tania has been a Pilates Instructor for over 15 years and is passionate about helping people feel strong, healthy, and confident in their bodies. She specializes in working with clients recovering from injuries and is an expert in postural analysis and evaluation. With a keen eye for correcting biomechanics, she helps people move more efficiently, reduce pain, and enhance their overall quality of life.Tania is fully trained in Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, as well as injury prevention and management. Her well-rounded approach allows her to create personalized programs that meet each client’s unique needs. Outside the studio, Tania enjoys biking, hiking, and spending quality time with her family.
Elise Monson
Elise is a professional dancer and Pilates instructor originally from Bountiful, Utah. While in high school, Elise completed the Pilates Mat and Reformer certification at Intermountain Pilates Training Center under the mentorship of Jenny Carr. She later attended the University of Southern California as a President Scholar recipient and graduated with her BFA in Dance.
Elise then moved to New York City where she taught Pilates and did a variety of freelance dance performance and choreography work, including fashion films and commercials. She has performed on national and international stages, including Jacob’s Pillow in Massachusetts, the Wallis in LA, the World Expo in Dubai, and in Berlin, Germany. Elise moved back to SLC two years ago and has been dancing professionally with SALT Contemporary Dance, as well as teaching both dance and Pilates. She is so excited to continue working with and teaching the IPTC community!
