Meet the Team

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Syrah Rogers

Owner

Syrah Rogers is the Founder of ALURA Pilates & Wellness, where movement, recovery, and whole-person wellness come together under one roof. Her philosophy is simple: when we care for the body with intention, we create the foundation for lasting health.

Her passion for movement began long before Pilates. As a competitive dancer for 13 years, Syrah developed a deep appreciation for body awareness, discipline, and purposeful movement—principles that continue to shape her approach to teaching today.

She went on to study Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at Washington State University before spending several years in the medical field, working in hospital laboratories and alongside physicians throughout Spokane. These experiences provided a strong clinical foundation and reinforced her belief that the future of healthcare lies in combining evidence-based medicine with proactive wellness.

Today, Syrah is continuing her nursing education while leading ALURA's growing wellness community. Whether she's teaching on the reformer, developing innovative wellness programs, or helping clients navigate chronic pain, recovery, or performance goals, Syrah's mission remains the same: to empower people to move better, feel stronger, and build a healthier life through intentional movement and whole-body wellness.

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Jade Van

Instructor

Jade brings over a decade of teaching experience and a strong foundation in STOTT Pilates, blending classical principles with a contemporary approach to movement. Her classes focus on alignment, strength, and creating balanced, functional movement patterns.

Passionate about helping clients move well and feel strong in their bodies, Jade creates a supportive and intentional class environment for all levels. Her teaching style emphasizes precision and control while building strength, mobility, and long-term resilience.

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Crystal Nelson

Instructor

Crystal is a passionate Pilates instructor known for her high-energy, strength-focused classes. She began teaching Inferno Hot Pilates in 2022 (Levels I & II) and went on to create Cardio Sculpt in 2024—a dynamic blend of HIIT, Pilates, and weights.

Now teaching Reformer Pilates, Crystal emphasizes intentional movement, muscle growth, and empowering clients to feel strong and confident. Her classes are driven by great music, uplifting energy, and a commitment to never skipping glute work.

She also teaches Pilates (EDPE 156) at Gonzaga University.

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Angela Luchterhand

Instructor

Angela is currently on her personal Pilates journey and working toward her instructor certification, bringing a thoughtful and intentional approach to every class. With a background in dance, she emphasizes alignment, core stability, and functional movement patterns that support everyday life.

Passionate about helping clients move with strength, control, and confidence, Angela creates an encouraging and accessible environment for all levels. Her teaching style focuses on mindful movement, offering supportive modifications while helping clients build a deeper connection to their bodies.

Danielle Mancillas

Danielle discovered Pilates after moving to Spokane in 2021 while searching for a form of movement that challenged her body without the wear and tear of high-impact exercise. As a lifelong athlete and dancer, she was drawn to Pilates for its ability to build strength, improve mobility, and help people move with confidence both in and out of the studio.

Certified through Polestar Pilates and currently bridging her education to Balanced Body, Danielle combines classical Pilates principles with functional movement to create dynamic, thoughtfully programmed classes. She believes Pilates should leave you feeling stronger, more capable, and connected to your body.

Expect upbeat energy, creative sequencing, and playlists that make the hard work fly by. Whether you're looking to build strength, improve mobility, or simply enjoy moving, Danielle is excited to have you in class!

Instructor

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Yolanda Miller

Instructor

Yo brings energy, creativity, and a passion for movement to every class she teaches. With over six years of fitness instruction experience and advanced training through Pilates Sports Center (PSC), she is certified across the full Pilates repertoire and holds her NCPT certification.

Known for her upbeat teaching style and dynamic programming, Yo creates classes that are challenging, fun, and accessible to all levels. Her additional training in strength-based Pilates, lower back health, and pre- and postnatal movement allows her to support clients through a variety of goals while helping them build confidence, strength, and a lasting connection to their bodies.