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Impel Pilates & Yoga
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Meet Our Instructors

Danae Nelson - Co-Owner

Danae began her journey with Pilates twelve years ago studying classical Pilates at a studio in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl where she obtained her 400 Hour classical Pilates certification. She taught four years of Pilates in Ft Lauderdale, where she was introduced to heated yoga and started learning and taking weekly classes. In 2009, Danae decided to move back to her hometown Franklin, PA to start Impel Pilates with her sister Anna Klapec.   Seeing the benefits of yoga and how yoga and Pilates fit so well together, Danae decided to get certified in yoga. In 2013, she completed her 200 hour classical yoga certification at Bend Yoga in Pittsburgh, with focuses on Jivamukti and Ashtanga. Teaching and helping people feel better in their bodies are Danae’s passion. When Danae is not teaching you will see find with her family. She loves outdoor activities, running, tennis, swimming, biking... Danae is looking forward to helping her community stay positive and healthy for many years to come. She loves and appreciates all her clients and community. 

Anna Klapec - Co-Owner

 Anna Was first introduced to Pilates while she was attending dance classes in 2000. After graduating high school she took time to travel abroad and do mission work for a year. When that came to an end Anna moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL  with her older sister, Danae, who was pursuing a Pilates certification. Watching Danae grow through Pilates intrigued Anna to follow in Her footsteps and dive in to the Pilates world herself. Anna became a classically trained certified Pilates instructor through the Classical Pilates Studio of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. in 2007. Completing her 400 hour All Levels Comprehensive Certification. During Her certification Anna became an intern teaching at Classical Pilates Studio. She then started teaching at Edge Pilates of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. side by side with her sister Danae. After Anna moved back to her home town of Franklin, PA. to raise her twin boys in 2009, Danae shortly followed so her and Anna could go against the odds and open their very own Pilates Studio in their home town. They were able to do this in their old dance studio which always felt like a second home growing up. It was truly a dream come true. After growing like crazy and expanding into hot yoga over the course of eleven years, Anna lost her business partner, sister, and best friend to Cancer in 2021. It's been a blessing to be able to keep the studio alive with the support of the other instructors and clients. Next to Danaes family and Jesus, Impel Pilates and Yoga Studio was most important to her. It was her pride and joy. Anna shares those feelings and is honored to be able to continue offering Pilates and Yoga at the high standard her and her sister always committed to.  

Crystal Riley - Yoga Instructor

My yoga journey began almost 15 years ago when I was longing to find anything that would calm my crazy brain down for a few minutes. I began my yoga journey with Libby Jenkins, who offered a 60-minute Hatha yoga class at the local YWCA. There I found a few moments of calm. So, I kept going back and every week I found a few more moments of peace and clarity. I started practicing yoga at home every day on my own - then found a studio nearby and it became my safe place. Impel Pilates and Yoga Studio offered a welcoming community and warm atmosphere that instantly felt like home. The heat provided a unique blend of intensity and calm on my mat while the flow offered a new physical challenge to my practice. The co-owner, Danae, became my mentor and cherished friend who encouraged me to become a certified yoga instructor. With her guidance, I completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification with Yoga Renew (recognized with Yoga Alliance) in February 2020. I am currently enrolled in the 300-hour Teacher Certification, Yin Yoga Certification Program, Children’s Yoga Certification Program and Mindfulness Certification. I love to blend music, movement, breath, and gratitude into each of my classes. My hope is that each student walks off their mat feeling a little lighter and that they pause to be grateful for each breath.


I am honored that I am able to carry on Danae’s passion and dedication to the practice and share it with students at the studio that she loved so much.

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