Our Mission
Our mission is to nurture spirit, wellness, and faith through the transformative power of Pilates and dance. We are committed to strengthening the body, uplifting the mind, and inspiring individuals to live a balanced, purposeful, and empowered life.
Meet Ana
Ana Bolt-Turrall -
BFA, MFA, Polestar Pilates Comprehensive, NCPT®, Educator
Originally from Nicaragua, with formative years in Spain before immigrating to the U.S., Ana brings a rich cultural perspective to her work as a Polestar comprehensively certified Pilates instructor, Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT), and Educator for Polestar® Pilates USA. With a professional background as a dancer and movement artist, she blends the art of dance, the science of movement, and a deep heart for service into her teaching.
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Currently Ana owns a Pilates home studio in Jacksonville, FL, and leads a Pilates mobility program with private sessions and group classes inside Definition Gym in San Marco. She has worked with movers of all ages and abilities, athletes, golfers, dancers, children with Down Syndrome, and individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease or recovering from joint replacements. Her signature method, The Bolt Movement, emphasizes longevity, creativity, and holistic well-being, helping clients build strength, balance, and confidence for life.
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In addition to her Pilates practice, Ana teaches Humanities for the Performing Arts at FSCJ and Somatic Practices at Jacksonville University. Her movement vocabulary includes Active Isolated Stretching (AIS), Oov™ training, TRX suspension, the Eric Franklin Method, the Konnector®, and scoliosis management with Suzanne Martin, DPT. She also holds certifications in Low Pressure Fitness and pre- and post-rehabilitation Pilates programs, and is certified in dance and physical education (K–12) through the Florida Department of Education.
Beyond the Pilates studio, Ana’s impact has extended to professional dance companies, international workshops, and university classrooms, including teaching at FSCJ and Jacksonville University. She has been a featured speaker at the Theology of the Body Congress (2019–2025) and serves as a consultant and choreographer for international arts organizations, and was most recently honored with the Apostle of Human Love John Paul II Award 2025 for her artistic contributions, education and volunteerism.
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Ana’s dedication has earned her multiple recognitions, including Teacher of the Year (2008, Miami Beach), Hispanic Artist of the Year (2011), the Visionary Award (2012), and back-to-back Track and Field Coach of the Year awards (2012–2013). Her leadership, training, and coaching, have prepared many students to go on to train at prestigious institutions such as Juilliard, Ailey/Fordham, Boston Conservatory, NYU Tisch, Miami City Ballet, and New World School of the Arts.
At the heart of Ana’s work is community. She created a Children’s Dance Program at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church to raise funds for those in need, has supported veterans, and continues to advocate for survivors of domestic abuse, a cause deeply personal to her and reflective of her own journey of resilience and hope. For Ana, Pilates is more than exercise; it's a path to healing, empowerment, and connection of mind, body, and spirit, while building a stronger and more compassionate community.
Movement Space
As a collaborator with Definition Fitness, clients have access to a state of the art gym equipment and showers, located in the heart of San Marco, Florida!
