Heather Atkins

Biography:

Heather Atkins is an apprentice Pilates instructor and dancer based in Durham, NC. She is currently completing comprehensive teacher training through Polestar Pilates and is set to graduate in March 2025. She has always had a deep connection and love for dance and movement. Her passion for dance stems from childhood and since then, she’s studied a wide range of forms. Heather’s interest in Pilates sparked several years ago as a means for her to improve on and maintain mobility, strength, and awareness of bodily connection for dance.

Heather has also been a licensed clinical social worker since 2012 and has worked in several settings including community, mental health therapy, and medical social work. She has a true passion for teaching and guiding others and is excited to now do this through movement modalities. Heather’s intention in her own Pilates practice and for clients is to experience embodiment, flow, empowerment, and increased physical mobility, strength and overall functionality.