Hometown: San Diego, CA
Favorite Pilates Exercise: Star Plank
Dan will be the first to tell you that he didn’t even know how to spell Pilates until his wife Kristin discovered it many years ago. Now, somewhere between retiring from a 23-year Navy career and opening Charis Pilates together, it has become a meaningful part of his life.
As a Navy helicopter instructor pilot, Dan spent decades teaching others precision, control, and confidence under pressure. Before Charis opened its second location, Dan began his own journey through the Balanced Body Reformer Instructor Training Program to better understand the work and support the studio’s growth from the inside out.
What started as helping behind the scenes with bookkeeping and payroll has grown into a much larger role. Dan now regularly steps in to teach so Charis instructors can take well-deserved time off, ensuring clients continue to receive the consistent, thoughtful experience the studio is known for.
Dan is proud to be part of the Charis community and to support the mission of helping people move better, feel stronger, and stay active for life.