Allyn Hinton, is the founder and owner of Swell Pilates in Nashville, Tennessee, a movement studio integrating Pilates and Physical Therapy. With over 20 years of experience in movement and rehabilitation, Allyn combines Physical Therapy, Pilates, fascia-focused work, and nervous system regulation to help clients move better, feel stronger, and live with less pain.

After experiencing her own chronic low back injury early in her Physical Therapy career, Allyn discovered Pilates and began to understand the powerful connection between movement quality, muscle imbalance, and long-term healing. That experience ultimately inspired the creation of Swell and her approach to blending clinical knowledge with intelligent movement and whole-body awareness.

Her clients range from individuals recovering from injury or managing chronic pain to those seeking improved strength, flexibility, posture, athletic performance, and confidence in their bodies.

Allyn is also the creator of Rewrite, a workshop exploring the connection between the nervous system, subconscious patterning, and physical healing. Whether working with Physical Therapy patients or Pilates clients, her passion remains the same: helping people reconnect to their bodies and experience meaningful, lasting change.

Aprill is a native of Memphis, TN and has lived in the Nashville area for 13 years. She earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville followed by a Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree from UT Health Science Center, Memphis, TN. Aprill enjoys working as a Physical Therapist in which she treats patients with various diagnoses, including, but not limited to orthopedic diagnoses, pelvic floor health and wellness, and general weakness. After sustaining a workplace injury, Aprill was drawn to Pilates to help strengthen her core to reduce her likelihood of re-injuring herself. She quickly learned the value of Pilates and its positive effects on one’s physical health and completed her Pilates certification through Balanced Body. Aprill loves seeing the progress of her clients and how it enriches their overall health and well being. During her downtime, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 boys, dancing, traveling, and cooking (and eating ;)).

Aprill is available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays.

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Adriana has over 26 years of experience in Pilates, Adriana brings a wealth of knowledge, precision, and passion to every session she leads. Before joining Swell as our lead instructor, Adriana owned and operated her own successful studio in California, where she built a loyal community around mindful movement and strength. Now based in Nashville, she continues to inspire clients with her deep expertise, sharp eye for form, and unwavering commitment to helping others move better and feel stronger. When Adriana isn’t at Swell, you can find her out running or enjoying live music with her husband.

Available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

As a young gymnast growing up in Martin, TN., Jennifer experienced her share of injuries. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, Jennifer moved to Nashville in 1991 and developed a passion for various forms of exercise, including Pilates. The older she got the more drawn she was to the non-impact, core strengthening, element that traditional Pilates provided. Realizing how much Pilates helped her, Jennifer decided to become a certified Balanced Body Pilates instructor in order to help others. Please book an appointment with Jennifer today to begin your Swell Pilates journey.

Jennifer is available Monday through Friday at Swell.

Allison is a certified Balanced Body Pilates instructor. Her passion for Pilates started while living in Florida and working as a journalist. During this time, she began taking group classes and quickly fell in love with how Pilates made her feel mentally and physically. Today, Allison loves teaching functional, fun movement to people of all ages, physical abilities, and backgrounds. In particular, she enjoys working with those who want to alleviate lower back pain and those beginning their Pilates journey. Most recently, she has worked with pre-natal women looking for movement throughout every stage of pregnancy. Outside the studio, you can find Allison reading a book, cooking with her fiancé, or relaxing a coffee shop.

Allison is available Monday through Thursday at Swell.

Audrey is a certified Stott Pilates instructor, serving clients of all skill levels! In 2012, she began training as an apprentice under Sylvia Blackwell at Pilates Place Mississippi in Jackson, followed by Chau Pham-Kid at Pilates South Texas in Houston. Audrey has taught Pilates in various studios and dance settings in the Southeast, including Pilates Place Mississippi, Pilates of Jackson, Ballet Magnificat, Ballet Mississippi, Studio G Pilates, and Briarwood Ballet. From 2017-2022, she was an instructor at Aero Joe Pilates in Birmingham, AL, where she learned a classical approach to teaching the Pilates method. Audrey’s dance background informs her teaching style with precision and flow. She loves helping clients tune into their bodies to cultivate a life of strength, mobility, longevity, and HAPPINESS!

Originally from Chile and now residing in Nashville, TN. Constanza discovered Pilates in 2020 and was drawn to its transformative power. In 2023, she pursued teacher training to share the joy and empowerment movement brought her. Constanza is passionate about helping others cultivate a strong mind-body connection and embrace a sustainable approach to movement. Her classes are mindful, challenging, and focused on precision, control, and the benefits of moving with intention.

Constanza is available Monday, Thursdays and Fridays