our teachers
Adrienne McCaskey
Adrienne McCaskey (Pugh) teaches private sessions and small group classes in Pilates and Barre Body®, a ballet-inspired workout. As Co-Founder and Teacher Trainer for Barre Body®, Adrienne traveled the country to certify dance and fitness instructors in the method.
Adrienne is a classically trained dancer who graduated Magna Cum Laude from Muhlenberg College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance and Business Administration. Adrienne worked in Washington, DC in management and healthcare consulting for 10 years, most recently with Deloitte Consulting LLP.
Adrienne obtained her comprehensive Power Pilates certification in 2009. She completed a demanding program consisting of 700 hours of study, practice, apprentice teaching, and four levels of testing on Pilates exercises, anatomy, and injury modifications. She taught for six years at Studio Body Logic®, Northern Virginia's first and premier Authentic Pilates studio, where she worked under the direction of Karen Garcia. Karen, having been trained and certified in 1996 by Joseph Pilates protégé Romana Kryzanowska, is a second generation Pilates instructor. Adrienne continues to deepen her knowledge and understanding of the method by attending continuing education trainings and workshops with renowned classical Pilates master teachers each year.
Additionally, Adrienne received her certification as a Post Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist from the Pink Ribbon Program, Inc. For more information on The Pink Ribbon Program please visit www.pinkribbonprogram.com.
Adrienne returned to Central Pennsylvania with her husband Matt to be closer to her family and founded Pivotal Pilates & Barre in 2015. In December 2025, Adrienne relocated the studio to its current location, expanding the space to welcome and serve more people. She is dedicated to sharing the amazing power of the authentic Pilates system of body conditioning and the safe, dance-based Barre Body® method with her students.
Outside the studio, Adrienne enjoys traveling and reading and spends much of her free time with her two young children.
Favorite Pilates Exercise: Neck Pull on the Mat
Guilty Pleasures: Rosé, popcorn and Reality TV
Brian Bobersky
Brian is comprehensively certified from Power Pilates in mat & all classical apparatus, including the reformer, Cadillac, barrels, chairs and more. He continues improving his teaching through continuing education workshops and ongoing personal practice. Brian brings creative cueing and a sense of humor to his classes and loves sharing his enthusiasm for Pilates to help people reach their fitness goals while having fun in the process.
Outside of the studio, Brian enjoys aquariums and houseplants.
Favorite Pilates Exercises: Airplane on the Cadillac and Boomerang on the Mat
Guilty Pleasures: Chocolate and Ice Cream
Claire McDonnell
Claire is a dedicated Pilates teacher currently completing her certification through Balanced Body and teaching as an apprentice at Pivotal Pilates & Barre. Through her training, she has developed a deep appreciation for how Pilates enhances body awareness, strength, and mindful movement. Claire is passionate about helping clients better understand and connect with their bodies, guiding them with care, attention and intention.
Outside of the studio, Claire is a beloved first grade teacher. She's originally from Portland, OR and was a dancer for 13 years.
Favorite Pilates Exercise: Teaser on the Tower
Guilty Pleasures: Online shopping and watching Love Island