Management Team
Leading The Way
At RTR Pilates, our management team is the driving force behind our success. With a shared passion for wellness and a commitment to excellence, our leaders are dedicated to providing you with the best Pilates experience.
We’re here to support your wellness goals and create a positive, empowering environment where you can thrive. Explore our management team’s profiles and discover the heart of RTR Pilates.
Meet Our Management Team
Get to know the faces behind our studio and discover the expertise and enthusiasm that shape our thriving community. Meet the professionals who work tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of your journey with us is exceptional.
Aimée-Rose
Director of Operations
DC native Aimée Rose discovered her love of Pilates after a serious dance fall. When her injury required dedicated physical therapy and rehabilitation, she looked for a gentle re-entry into movement. Pilates was an obvious choice to regain her fitness while simultaneously allowing her to heal. Stronger than ever thanks to her practice, she along with the rest of the Customer Care Team [and the entire RTR Squad] are passionate about helping others love their body’s strength and live well as their best selves! She’ll see you at HQ reception and in the email inbox or be the friendly voice at the other end of the phone. Stop by and say hello!
Bill S
Director of Maintenance
Camilia D
Sales Associate
Camilia, a graduate of Vanderbilt University Class of 2022, began her fitness journey in her early adolescence. She was always very physically active growing up; participating in sports and running 5k races whenever possible! Going to university during the Covid-19 pandemic really opened her eyes to the myriad of issues regarding health in American society. Upon graduation, she decided to look further into a potential career path that would allow her to be a part of the solution. When gyms were closing down, YouTube mat Pilates became a regular part of her fitness regime and has stayed ever since! In addition to Pilates, she loves to cross-train with weightlifting, yoga, and running! Health and wellness have become a growing passion of hers and through her classes, she hopes to foster the same joy and love in her clients!
Debbie M
Director of Client Relations
Debbie is our Client Relations Manager & Director of Administration here at RTR Pilates. She handles and oversees the administrative duties of RTR and keeps all of our members happy. Before coming to RTR, Debbie worked as a Territory Manager Assistant for Weight Watchers International. She loves working with people and providing the best customer service she can on a daily basis. Born and raised in Maryland, and now residing in Delaware, she enjoys traveling to the West Coast and loves hanging out with friends and family whenever she can (preferably on a beach).
Ellie V
Schedule Squad Lead
Elizabeth “Ellie” Vassaux has worked professionally in the field of health and fitness for over 12 years. Ellie’s style is a lighthearted, fun approach coupled with precision and loads of intensity! With thousands of group and private teaching hours under her belt, her passion for wellness shines through. That passion developed late in life – she didn’t start working out until she was 39 years old and yet has come full circle to embrace fitness, making it her full-time career. Ellie brings her diverse experiences to her RTR classes. Ellie owned and operated a gym for 6 years in Gaithersburg, MD. That’s the period when she started coming to RTR! RTR became her sanctuary away from work, but she learned so much more about her body, about breathwork, how to hear instruction and perform it, and ultimately about herself. Doing Pilates made her feel better and better physically and it’s a practice she comes back to again and again.
She’s been a Personal Trainer, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, Modern Kettlebell Sport L2 Coach, Registered Yoga Teacher, a Movement Specialist at a physical therapy practice, and has instructed several methods of Pilates and strength training! Ellie loves a good hands-on assist but will always respect your space whenever you want it. Physically, she went from the couch to a marathon in 1 year (she does NOT recommend it – feel free to ask why!) and was invited to represent Team USA for Kettlebell Sport, but also truly remembers what it was like to be unmotivated, confused with coordination, and struggling to understand a cue. She will patiently empower you to do more for yourself, to persevere, but also teach you to listen to your own body so you can learn to move properly taking breaks as needed to adjust form. Ellie loves to make playlists! Most genres, all eras, always upbeat…something for everyone… just ask her if you want something special in her class.
Gina D
Director of Retail
Gina is the Director of Retail for RTR Pilates. Her expertise lies in retail management, buying, and the customer experience. With her experience in both large and small settings, she has a passion for visual merchandising, client relations, business development, and community outreach.
Helen O
Chief Operations Officer
Helen is our Director of Operations here at RTR Pilates. Before coming to RTR, Helen was an Operations Manager for several commercial cleaning companies and staffing companies, as well as, a Hotel General Manager. Helen was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but raised in Caracas, Venezuela. She fell in love with RTR Pilates on her first visit, she says that, “clients, instructors, and admin are lovely and provide a great atmosphere!”
Lauren
Front Desk
Lauren joined RTR in 2023. She has had a passion for fitness since 2012. She loves strengthening her body through movement which was very helpful during her pregnancy and the birth of her son in March 2023.
Lindsey F
Chief Sales Officer
After Lindsey retired from swimming, she hoped to find something she could be as passionate about and do every single day to stay in shape. Lindsey started with RTR as a client, and it was love at first class! After a few years, Lindsey became one of our instructors and taught at both the Chevy Chase and Palisades studios before quitting her day job to move across the country and manage our studio in Highlands Ranch, Colorado! After Covid closed our beloved Highlands Ranch Studio, Lindsey’s back in Maryland now and helping out with our Administrative Team as our Sales Manager and Client Relations Support staff.
Michelle
Front Desk
Michelle is a full time Realtor and when she’s not busy closing deals, you’ll find her in her role as a RTR Pilates advocate. Her commitment to health and well-being extends beyond the real estate world. She believes in the transformative power of Pilates, promoting physical and mental wellness for all. Michelle’s friendly and supportive approach makes her the perfect guide for newcomers to the pilates world. Michelle is bilingual, loves connecting with other Spanish speakers and embracing their rich culture.
Mikayla M
Director Of Marketing
Mikayla found RTR Pilates when she was looking for an enjoyable workout that enabled her to strengthen her body and protect it from injury. She fell in love with RTR’s contemporary style of teaching and is so glad to have received her RTR certification in the Fall of 2021. Mikayla is also the Marketing Director of RTR Pilates.
Mikayla graduated magna cum laude from George Mason University with a B.F.A in Dance in 2017. Since graduating, she has been a freelance dancer for choreographers in both the DMV (Washington area) and New York City. In addition, Mikayla spent 2017/18 dancing with Company Danzante and Metropolitan Ballet Ensemble. In 2019 she danced and choreographed for RawArts Dance. Since 2020, Mikayla has been a Principal Dancer and Resident Choreographer for Ash & Elm Dance Company.
She is also the co-director of Kaleid Dance Company. In addition, before becoming Full-Time at RTR Pilates she spent 2 years as the Office & Studio Manager at James School of Dance Arts, and has used her Social Media Skills for many part-time gigs.
Monika H
Training Coordinator
Monika started at RTR Pilates as a client, and soon discovered that Pilates is not only a great workout — it can also be a way of practicing mindfulness and self-awareness through movement. Hoping to share this experience with others, Monika joined the RTR Pilates instructor training program in Spring 2023. In class, she strives to create accessible routines that can be challenging as well as relaxing — with the hope that clients will leave her class feeling stronger and more relaxed.
Aside from Pilates, Monika practices as a health coach, and runs her charity-driven, sustainable womenswear line.
Reina O
President/Owner
Reina Offutt is both the creative mind and owner of RTR Pilates. Since 2006, Reina has worked continuously to ensure a thriving business for both her employees, and her clients. With six intimate, inspiring, and accessible locations, Reina plans to expand her business and personal goal to sculpt both the mind and body. She places a high importance on philanthropy. She firmly believes in giving back to the community, both personally, and professionally. Annually, Potomac Pilates donates more than $5000 worth of services to schools, charities, and organizations. The MOM-trepreneur is a proud mother of 2 two-legged children and 2 four-legged fur babies. Reina holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Tulane University and a Masters in Business Administration from George Washington University.
Sara L
Chief Development Officer
Sara started teaching at RTR in 2018. She was drawn to reformer pilates as a fun way to find more strength, flexibility, and better posture. She strives to make every client feel strong and accomplished. She strongly believes that Pilates is for every body. In her classes, she enjoys finding new and fun ways to challenge the body.
Before moving to Virginia, Sara attended law school in Vermont. After she graduated, she decided to put her legal career on hold to focus on her family. Sara enjoyed continuing Pilates throughout both of her pregnancies. She strongly believes in the importance of Pilates for both pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Outside of Pilates, Sara enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids. She loves hiking, traveling, cooking, and reading. Sara is also the Director of Training for new instructors.
Shay T
Schedule Squad Lead
Shay’s journey into Pilates started with a personal quest for a new workout that focused on overall well-being. She took her first class at RTR in 2023 and instantly connected with the workout and atmosphere. She is a passionate fitness instructor who believes that a strong mind and body are the foundation of a vibrant life. Shay’s motto is everybody and every body can benefit from Pilates.
Taylor G
Studio Ambassador
I’ve always enjoyed movement- whether practicing yoga and barre or the thrill of running or spinning. So naturally when my mother introduced me to RTR Pilates this past summer, I quickly fell in love with Pilates. I welcome the shakes and quakes, the satisfying burn in my muscles while finding proper spine alignment and strengthening the core during each 50-minute class. The benefits extend far beyond the studio, supporting my every move throughout the day. A graduate from the Fall RTR Academy, November 2023, I cannot wait to share my love for movement in the studio. As an instructor, my aim is to keep my clients moving and grooving, helping them find strength and length while we Rock The Reformer together!
Beyond the studio, you’ll often find me curled up with my cat, book in hand, scaling walls at the rock-climbing gym, or testing out a new recipe in the kitchen. With a BA in Global Studies and a minor in Chinese from Trinity College, my love for exploring diverse cultures, arts, and histories have led me across the globe. Living in China and Cambodia, I’ve taught English to children, written romance stories, and shared yoga teachings at retreats. Returning home to DC this past Spring (2023), I’m excited to join the RTR community.
Tirzah O
Director of Scheduling
Yolanda T-B
Schedule Squad Lead
Yolanda’s Pilates journey began when she was a Yoga Instructor teaching at a studio that primarily offered Reformer Pilates classes. She began taking classes at the studio and fell in love with it. After going through a challenging pregnancy with her son which had her on bed rest from 19 weeks on, Pilates was a huge component in her post-pregnancy recovery. She sought her first Pilates certification through Peak and began teaching in Rockville, MD.
After a couple of years, she stepped away from teaching to take a position as a Health & Wellness Coordinator at a Software company then later chose to become a stay-at-home Mom during the Pandemic and had her daughter. She and her family moved to Great Falls in 2021 and discovered RTR Pilates as she was looking to get back to taking classes. In 2023 she had the opportunity to become an RTR Instructor and has loved being a part of the community since!