MEET OUR TEAM
WENDY ZIMMERMAN
Owner
Wendy's passion for health and wellness began early while caring for patients and working alongside surgeons. She wanted to help patients before, during, and after medical care to improve their daily living activities through functional, intelligent exercise. Wendy's Pilates training and her medical background enable her to understand, empathize, and design the optimal program for each client. The Pilates method is truly a genius, continuously evolving repertoire that allows Wendy to teach in an individualized manner that best suits each client's needs. She is passionate about educating fellow fitness professionals to continue their growth and advancement in the Pilates field and has fostered an environment of learning and support at Sentirsi.
PMA-CPT, PAI Master Instructor, PINK RIBBON, GARUDA, BUFF BONES, ACSM
JENNIE RACEK
Studio Manager
Jennie is a long-time Sentirsi client, turned team member. She greets our clients with a smile and is always happy to assist with scheduling and other customer service needs. She is an integral part of our team and strives to deliver the best quality experience to our clients. Jennie is a NJ native and resides locally with her husband and children.
LEIGHA BARTKO
Instructor
Leigha, a New Jersey native, graduated with a BFA in Dance from Rutgers University. While there, she completed her comprehensive Pilates training through Polestar Pilates, mentored by Fredrick Curry and Kiana Fischer. Leigha continues to teach and enjoy Pilates, dance, and choreography and strives to provide a positive movement experience for all of her clients.
ANNABELLE BOWMAN
Instructor
Annabelle is passionate about movement for everybody. An Arlington, Virginia native, Annabelle trained in classical ballet throughout her youth and continued studying modern dance at Rutgers University where she received her BFA in Dance. During her studies, she completed her comprehensive Pilates certification from Polestar Pilates, under the instruction of Frederick Curry and Kiana Fischer. As a teacher, Annabelle's primary goal is to meet clients where they are and support their growth.
FRAN BOUTHILLETTE
Instructor
Fran was born and raised in New Jersey and has always had a strong and true connection to movement. She started dancing at five years old and hasn't stopped. She received her BFA in Dance with an emphasis in Teaching from The Hartt School at the University of Hartford. During her time in college, she fell in love with Pilates. Fran completed her Pilates Academy International comprehensive certification at Sentirsi with Wendy and is fascinated with all of the benefits Pilates has to offer. In addition to teaching at Sentirsi, she teaches dance at Generations Dance Company. Her goal is to help each of her clients feel good and strong in their bodies, based on the client's individual needs.
GILLIAN POPINO
Instructor
Gillian, a Metuchen local and lifelong dancer, graduated with her BFA in Dance from Rutgers University. In 2021, she received her EdM in K-12 Dance Education and has since taught Dance for Woodbridge Township School District. During her time at Rutgers, Gillian discovered the benefits of Pilates and began her Pilates instructor training. Her comprehensive certification is from Polestar Pilates and Pilates Academy International. Gillian teaches with a love of functional movement and enthusiasm for her clients to meet their physical goals in and out of the studio.
DENA VEYAS
Instructor
Dena is a New Jersey native, who started dancing at the young age of three. She danced her way all the way to college where she received a BFA Dance degree from Rutgers University which led her to Pilates. She completed her Pilates certification through Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training under the teaching of both Frederick Curry and Kiana Fischer. Dena is excited to partner her dance background with her Pilates training to create enjoyable and beneficial movement experiences for clients of all ages and skill levels.