Shannon Zahalka

  • Instructor

  • Trained in all pilates apparatus

  • Reformer & Mat classes

  • Acupuncturist

Shannon Zahalka is an Acupuncturist L.A.c and Balanced Body Certified instructor. Shannon has a long history in dance education which drew her into the world of Pilates while completing her BFA in Dance and BA in Psychology at Western Washington University.

Since 2011 she has been providing community classes as well as private and semi-private training to help people move and live better. It is her firm belief that education and mindfulness can drastically change the way we move through and enjoy life. In her spare time she enjoys reading, dancing, singing, Yoga, and adventuring with her husband and son. She looks forward to sharing her love of movement with the Joy of Pilates community.


I’ve been extremely grateful for what Shannon is doing with her class. It’s really helping me. I look forward to my strength coming back so I can try other classes.  

Thank you so much. I love Joy of Pilates!! And their people.

- Rebekah Kee Maya

https://www.epicureanawakening.com