Meet Our Instructors

Brooke Caraher is thrilled to share her love of Pilates with others! Her journey has been a long one, but learning to connect with her body through Pilates has been life-changing. She is a former Division 1 Collegiate Tennis Athlete (Go UK!!!), who combines an Exercise Science and Nursing Degree with a comprehensive Balance Body Pilates Certification.

Opening Monarch Pilates & Wellness in 2023 was a dream come true, allowing her to pursue Pilates full-time. Finding Pilates has genuinely changed how she sees fitness and movement as she ages, and she wants to share that knowledge with others. She believes many people often don't start something because they feel intimidated, but Monarch Pilates & Wellness is for everyone. In this space, they explore movement, learn how to connect with their bodies, and find the strongest version of themselves. She always says, "In Pilates, you cannot PUSH through, you can only CONNECT IN." Once you find this connection and way of moving, it will TRANSFORM the way you move through life!!!

If she is not at the studio teaching, you will find her hiking or just chilling outside. She also loves spending time with her husband, Lorenzo, and their kids, Valerie, Hannah, Sam, and Hunter or dog, Taz. 

Heather Jaynes is a Pilates instructor by day, performer by night, and always up for a good stretch or spontaneous dance break. When she’s not cueing breathwork or helping clients find their powerhouse, you’ll find her acting onstage, voicing characters behind the mic, supporting local nonprofits, or nerding out over a new Pilates prop.

Originally from Racine, Wisconsin, Heather grew up in the Midwest but considers “home” anywhere with a good mat and a little sunshine. Though she grew up with animals, she doesn’t have pets—unless you count the way she treats her spine: flexible, strong, and always wagging (in neutral alignment, of course). Her friends and family are her foundation—equal parts cheerleaders, comedians, and reality checks.

Heather found Pilates while recovering from a right hip arthroscopy and struggling with back pain. After one class, she felt healed and completely hooked on the strength, precision, and mind-body magic Pilates offers. She’s been teaching since 2021 and is known for remembering everyone’s favorite spring settings and go-to stretch during feet in straps.

Her favorite part of teaching is watching people surprise themselves, whether it’s holding a teaser or simply showing up on a tough day. Her favorite move? The Hundred. It’s classic, fiery, and impossible to fake, just like Heather on a Monday morning.

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Carrie Monaghan brings warmth, experience, and an infectious love for movement to every session. With over 20 years of personal Pilates practice and more than a year of teaching at Monarch, she draws on a deep connection to the work, which began with a simple mat class and quickly turned into a lifelong passion.

Pilates helped Carrie navigate injuries, pregnancies, surgeries, and even the challenges of Breast Cancer- an experience that now fuels her desire to support others through functional strength. She believes Pilates is for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background, and finds true fulfillment in the moment a client realizes just how strong and capable they are.

When she’s not teaching her favorite move (The Walkover), Carrie is at home with her husband, Tom, their two kids, Brenna and Ty, and a busy house full of pets: Biscuit and Cocoa (miniature labradoodles), Frisk and Zaro (cats), and Vince, the fish.