Meet Ellie Candiotti, our amazing Studio Manager! With a background in group fitness and a passion for helping others feel strong and confident, Ellie brings high energy and positivity to every class. She is a Certified Personal Trainer with years of experience leading dynamic, empowering workouts for all ages. When she’s not in the studio, you can find her on beach walks with her husband and dog Carly or enjoying her favorite food—french fries. Ellie believes movement should feel both intentional and fun, and she can’t wait to share that with the b.long community!

Originally from the Bay Area, Elise spent several years in New York City before making her way to San Diego. With fitness a core part of her life, she decided to turn her passion into purpose by becoming a Pilates instructor after falling in love with the supportive and uplifting community. Her high-energy morning classes are designed to challenge, motivate, and leave you feeling strong and energized for the day ahead. When she’s not teaching, you can find Elise hiking in the mountains or cooking up something creative (fun fact: she used to be a chef!).

Fitness has always been an essential part of Jen’s life. As the demands of corporate life grew, she turned to teaching group fitness to find balance and connect with others who share her love of movement and positive energy. After a few injuries led her to Pilates, she discovered a practice that strengthened both her body and mindset, transforming how she approaches every form of movement. Now feeling stronger and more capable than ever, Jen is passionate about helping others build strength, confidence, and longevity through mindful movement. Since moving to Carlsbad in 2022, she’s found a true sense of community with the b∙long team and is excited to help create a space where everyone feels welcomed, supported, and inspired to grow.

Originally from Virginia, Marie just moved to San Diego after teaching for 10 years in the fitness industry. Marie got her start in fitness after discovering her love for cardio dance. Later, she would leave her full-time nursing job to teach across the US Fitness gyms. Marie is an ACE group fitness instructor and holds additional certifications in cardio dance, barre and indoor cycling. During the pandemic, she became a certified pilates coach and became an owner to a microformer studio in DC and Virginia.

Nancy’s love affair with the XFormer began in 2023—and it was love at first lunge. A year later, she turned that passion into purpose, stepping up to teach XFormer classes that leave her clients stronger, sweatier, and smiling. By day, she’s a finance pro; by night (and early morning), she’s on the mic bringing creative, intentional workouts that challenge both body and mind.

Always curious and never one to do things halfway, Nancy is currently completing her BASI Comprehensive Pilates Certification—over 500 hours of deep-diving into the magic of movement and biomechanics.