Carol Cox, a PMA Certified Pilates Teacher and owner of Ginkgo Leaf Studio, has worked extensively with her own clientele, as well as taught at numerous Washington, DC area gyms and studios. She is a respected teacher who not only deeply understands the method, but how to compassionately connect with each student and assist them to feel Pilates within their own body.

Carol is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), and did her primary training with renowned teacher trainer Michele Larsson at Core Dynamics Pilates, in Santa Fe, NM. Carol's philosophy is to work with the body in front of her, adapting the method to special cases and populations. She attends a wide variety of regular continuing education workshops and is passionate about learning all she can about Pilates and related disciplines. She is also a Reiki II practitioner.

Ginkgo Leaf Studio was formed to promote and share Carol's love for Pilates, other mind-body disciplines, art and lifestyle. She holds a B.A. in art history, and an M.A. in interior design.