Heidi has found inspiration in Pilates ever since her introduction to the discipline a decade ago. She believes in the power of Pilates to transform lives. Heidi is a Peak Pilates certified instructor since 2005, during which training she completed over 600 hours of teaching, workout, and apprenticeship hours. 

 
Heidi received a BA in Chinese from Reed College in 2001. In 2005, Heidi received certification as a Nutritional Therapist (CNT). She will be receiving her Master's in Public Health in Spring of 2011 from Portland State University in Health Promotion and Health Education with an emphasis on Integrative Health. 
 
In 2006, Heidi opened Portland Pilates Collective and Wellness Center with a vision of making Pilates accessible to a wider demographic, and as a gathering and learning place for those who wish to teach or study Pilates. She has two cherished daughters, and practiced Pilates regularly throughout both of her pregnancies.