Our Team
Dr. Jess Grim, PT, DPT
Studio Owner
Jess Grim is the founder of Teton Pilates and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She is comprehensively trained through Polestar Pilates and obtaining her 1,000 hours of advanced classical Pilates training through The Pilates Center.
Jess specializes in working with clients experiencing back pain, scoliosis, and pelvic-related concerns. Her approach integrates physical therapy principles with the Pilates method to help clients improve strength, mobility, alignment, and body awareness.
She believes Pilates is more than exercise, it is a lifelong practice that empowers people to move with greater confidence, resilience, and ease in their everyday lives.
After all, she lives with a hip labral tear and still runs 40 mile races through the desert.
Susanne Staehr
Licensed Teacher Trainer
Susanne Staehr has been a certified teacher of the Classical Pilates Method for over 20 years and offers alignment-based, energetic and inspiring instruction, both through group classes and privately. Susanne enjoys working with a broad range of clientele from post-surgical patients to active individuals to competitive athletes and professional dancers. In addition, Susanne offers Pilates workshops and teaching clinics around the country and abroad.
Susanne completed the Advanced Pilates Teacher Training Program in 2000 and the Master’s Program at The Pilates Center of Boulder, Colorado, soon after. In 2010, Susanne became a Licensed Teacher Trainer for The Pilates Center’s Teacher Training Program and now focuses some of her time teaching teachers which includes giving a lecture series that covers the entire Classical Pilates curriculum, leading teaching clinics and educational symposiums, and proctoring exams for trainees as they graduate.
In the spirit and practice of living well, Susanne also leads Ayurvedic-based seasonal detoxes two times a year and works privately with clients to create daily rhythms and habits that promote life-changing health and well-being.
More information can be found here: https://susannestaehr.com
Mary Pantone
Teacher
Mary began teaching Pilates in 2009 and brings over 15 years of experience, education and passion to her work as an instructor. She is Peak Pilates certified, STOTT Pilates certified, and holds additional certifications in Injuries and Special Populations, Core Exercise Solutions, and Pelvic Floor training. She is currently continuing her education through the Master’s Program at Pilates Center Boulder.
Mary believes movement is one of the most powerful ways to connect with, understand and appreciate the body. Her teaching is rooted in a thoughtful approach to strength, alignment, precision and body awareness, with an emphasis on helping each individual discover what their body is capable of.
She loves inspiring others to develop a positive, lasting relationship with movement, not simply through exercise, but through building confidence, resilience, strength and a deeper connection to their bodies.
For Mary, Pilates is a lifelong practice of exploration, growth and discovering new possibilities through movement.
Vanessa Sulzer
Teacher
Whether it is making it up a flight of stairs with more ease, or climbing to the top of a mountain with more efficiency, Vanessa is passionate about helping her clients reach their goals with the help of Pilates. She has studied movement for over half of her life and is continually inspired by the changes people can make by moving their bodies with skill and intention.
Vanessa was inspired by the healing power of movement 30 years ago when she discovered Iyengar Yoga. She became a yoga instructor in 1998 and taught private sessions and group classes for over 20 years.
When she began taking Pilates to help her back pain, Vanessa was amazed at the results and knew she was going to embark in this new direction. Soon after, she signed up for and then completed a comprehensive Pilates training with Polestar Pilates. Ever curious and excited to learn more, she is now in the Masters Program at The Pilates Center Boulder.