Leilani S.
A Texas native, Leilani (Lei) moved to CO in 2000 to attend The University of Denver. While at DU, Lei earned her BS in Biology and pursued her passion of competitive figure skating. Following graduation, Lei stayed in Denver to continue skating and attend The University of Colorado Health Science Center where she achieved her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT). While studying for her PT boards, Lei started working at the lululemon athletica showroom in Cherry Creek. She quickly fell in love with the company, the culture and the thriving fitness community in Denver. Through the Denver fitness community Lei discovered Pilates where she was able to combine her passion for wellness and her PT background as a Classical Instructor. A few years later, she found pure barre and started teaching in 2012.
Pure barre has been a constant in Leilani’s life since her first class, and has supported her through a number of career and life transitions. She married her husband Preston in 2019 and became a Mama to her sweet daughter Emma in 2021. Now expecting her second child (it's a boy!) Lei is dedicated to the pure barre technique for strength and confidence throughout her pregnancy. She loves pure barre Denver and is grateful for their support as she continues to evolve as a teacher, wife and mother.