Heather Atkins (she/her)

Heather Atkins (she/her)

Pilates Teacher

Biography:

Heather Atkins is a Pilates instructor and dancer based in Durham, NC. She completed comprehensive teacher training through Polestar Pilates 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.

Prior to teaching Pilates, Heather was a licensed clinical social worker for over 13 years and had 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.