Kelsey Macomber

Kelsey Macomber is a Lecturer in Pilates at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, affiliated with the Dance Department within the School of Education. She specializes in mindful movement practices, blending classical Pilates techniques with contemporary anatomical and physiological insights. Full-time since 2017, she teaches Pilates, Barre, TRX, and Functional Strength training, emphasizing physical precision and body awareness. Concurrently, she pursues a Master’s in Applied Exercise Science (expected May 2025) and a PhD in Exercise Psychology through UW-Madison’s Kinesiology Department.

Education: B.A. in Psychology and Neuroscience from UW-Madison, complemented by a Pilates Teaching Certificate (2015) and ongoing postgraduate studies in Exercise Science and Psychology. Her teaching philosophy integrates anatomical knowledge with functional movement principles to support diverse bodies.

Research interests focus on the psychological and physiological impacts of movement practices, particularly Pilates. She teaches privately and in group settings at Spring – Pilates For Life in Madison, alongside her academic roles. No scientific awards are noted, but her professional contributions emphasize practical and pedagogical innovation in movement education.

No advising or grant information is provided. Her academic trajectory combines teaching, studio practice, and advanced study in exercise-related disciplines.