Meet Kristin Salmans!

Kristin Salmans, RN, BSN, MHSA, Master Pilates Teacher and owner, BrightStar Pilates Kristin began practicing and teaching Pilates mat work in 2003, shortly after the oldest of her three children was born. Prior to finding Pilates, exercise and fitness were things she incorporated because she “had” to. The practice of Pilates opened an entirely new love for movement and exercise. In 2016, Kristin completed the Comprehensive Instructor Training program through Balanced Body Education. She completed a Classical Master Teacher mentorship with Lesley Logan in January 2024, making her a third generation teacher of Joseph Pilates’ method. Kristin holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baylor University as well as a Masters in Health Systems Administration from Georgetown University. She currently practices as a nurse with Douglas County Health Department and serves on the Board of Trustees at LMH. Kristin is also active in the community, passionate about voter rights and civic education, also serving on the Board of the League of Women Voters. This background and experience are a perfect complement to the teaching and practice of Pilates. She truly loves working with clients of all ages and abilities. The greatest reward to her is seeing the amazing transformations of her clients, not only physically, but in mind-body balance and confidence She also holds certifications through AFAA, Balanced Body Barre, TRX and indoor cycling certifications. Kristin teaches Pilates private lessons and small groups in her BrightStar studio as well as group reformer and equipment classes at Aligned Pilates Lawrence and Pilates Performance and Rehab in Topeka. AND…soon you will find her at The Jayhawk Club in Lawrence!