candice nance, Owner + Pilates Instructor
Candice is a North Carolina native and attended UNC-Charlotte. After she graduated college, she stayed in the area, eventually landing in York County, SC where she has lived for the last 16 years. After living in Rock Hill a few years, she decided it would be the ideal place to start the boutique Pilates studio she had been dreaming of.
Candice became a comprehensively certified Pilates Instructor after suffering from injuries that kept her from doing all of the popular high-impact workouts. One session of low-impact reformer Pilates and the rest is history. She has a special interest in Pilates for seniors and athletic style programming. She holds a comprehensive (500+) Pilates certification in reformer, mat, Cadillac, ladder barrel, chair, and props. She is also TRX certified.
After teaching thousands of hours of group fitness, Candice wanted to set her business model apart from the industry—keep it small, personal, safe. She wanted all clients to feel welcome and more than just a number. Her vision, Rock Hill Pilates, opened in August 2022.
Candice is passionate about mentorship, the color purple, Ennegrams, Diet Coke, Star Trek, psychology, and golf. She and her husband have 7 rescue animals—4 dogs and 3 cats!
GENELLE - PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Genelle was born and raised in Northern California and went to college and grad school in Southern California, completing a Master’s degree in Forensic Science. Her family life eventually took her to South America for five years and, after time living abroad, she settled in South Carolina.
Genelle was diagnosed with multiple autoimmune diseases over the last decade and, in a desire to regain mobility in her body, joined her first Pilates class a little over five years ago. Pilates changed her life, reduced her pain and allowed her to move again. The results were so life-altering that she decided to pursue certification to become an instructor. She is passionate about helping others to enjoy life and movement through Pilates as she has been able to do.
She is a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor in Reformer, Mat, Ladder Barrel, Chair, and Cadillac. When not teaching Pilates, Genelle can be found spending time with family.
SANDY - PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Sandy is a mom of 6, Nana to 3, and career-shifter for 30 years before becoming a super-fan of Pilates after her first Intro class in 2017. Sandy knew right away she had found her jam, people, and happy place.
She is comprehensively trained and certified in Reformer, Mat, and Chair Pilates as well as TRX. Sandy has a special interest in emphasizing form and practice over speed and repetitions.
Before becoming certified, Sandy has been a: 90's country line-dance teacher, recovery facilitator, and semi-pro organizer. She is also a true crime aficionado who loves music, baking and a great cup of coffee. She believes in the potential of every individual to choose their path to wellness and peace, and that healthy looks different for everyone.
CAITLYN - BARRE INSTRUCTOR + APPRENTICE PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Caitlyn is a certified Barre instructor and apprentice Pilates instructor at RHP. Born and raised in Rock Hill, she was a longtime studio member before taking the next step in her movement journey and becoming an instructor.
After completing the Barre Above certification program, Caitlyn began working toward her comprehensive Pilates certification through Balanced Body’s education program, founded by Pilates professional Ken Endelman. In addition to teaching, she continues to deepen her own practice by remaining an active studio member and regularly attending classes.
Inspired by the results she experienced personally and the accessibility of Barre and Pilates for all bodies, Caitlyn is passionate about helping others feel strong, confident, and supported. She is dedicated to creating a positive, engaging experience for everyone who walks through our studio doors.
When not teaching, Caitlyn enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her husband and dog, Maverick.
LEAH - APPRENTICE PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Leah moved to Rock Hill in 2018 to obtain her undergraduate and Master’s Degree from Winthrop University. She has been a member of Rock Hill Pilates since 2023. She tried Pilates in 2019, then picked it back up a few years later after hearing about RHP and wanting to get back into group fitness after a few years off.
Throughout her time at Rock Hill Pilates, she developed not only a love for Pilates but also for boutique fitness and the community it provides. Her connections with instructors and fellow studio members are what led her to pursue teaching. Her biggest goal is to move well throughout life and to help others do so, as well, in a welcoming and fun environment.
When not working or teaching Pilates, Leah enjoys thrifting, spending time with her family, and playing with her nephews.