Welcome to Activated Body—a movement and wellness studio designed to help you feel strong, capable, and at home in your body.
If you’re here, you’re not just looking for a workout. You’re looking for a place that understands how bodies move, why they hurt, and what they need to thrive. You’ve arrived at the studio that bridges fitness, education, and embodied wellness—so you can reach your goals with clarity, confidence, and support.
MEET THE STAFF
​Angelina Corwin - Owner
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Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor (NCPT)
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Anatomy in Motion (AiM)
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Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
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McLaughlin Scar Tissue Release (MSTR)
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Pre/Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES)
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Somatic Movement
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Tai Chi
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Thai Bodywork
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Angie Corwin is a highly accomplished movement specialist and wellness professional with a deep commitment to helping individuals improve their strength, mobility, and overall quality of life. A Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor (NCPT), Angie’s expertise extends to multiple specialized disciplines that enable her to address a broad spectrum of client needs.
With certifications in Anatomy in Motion (AiM) and Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Angie is skilled at assessing and optimizing movement patterns to restore balance and reduce pain. Her training as a McLaughlin Scar Tissue Release (MSTR) practitioner allows her to incorporate innovative techniques to address fascial restrictions and promote healing. Additionally, as a Pre/Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES), Angie empowers women through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum recovery with customized, safe, and effective exercise strategies.
Angie’s holistic and science-based approach to wellness prioritizes alignment, functionality, and sustainability. She is passionate about working collaboratively with her clients, designing individualized programs that support their unique goals—whether improving athletic performance, recovering from injury, or simply living with more ease and vitality.
Renowned for her knowledge, compassion, and unwavering dedication, Angie Corwin is a trusted guide for anyone seeking to move better, feel stronger, and live more fully.
Joy Marr
Pilates Instructor ​
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Serial entrepreneur and business owner, runner, adventure racer, park ranger, river guide, and ski patroller - you could say Joy has spent the majority of her life in the outdoors moving.
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Joy was an early adopter of practicing Yoga-as resident brought that art form back from time spent in Indonesia, teaching the rag tag bunch of locals looking for something new to “get into” for the winter and continues practicing a variety of yoga modalities, still today. Joy got a taste of Pilates many years ago, as introduced through a newly arrived resident spreading the word about the benefits of Pilates; mobility, stability and improved balance. Explaining the idea of using our bodies as a tool to get strong and build balance was a simple and accessible for all kinds of bodies.
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Joy met Angie through mutual friends, and after hearing what she offered in her studio came to be a client of both Anatomy in Motion and Pilates. A snowboarding accident left Joy with a need to retrain her gait mechanics and improve balance. Not long after those early sessions, Joy enrolled in the 450 hour Pilates Teacher Training offered by Angie at Activated Body. When asked about her participation in Pilates, Joy states, “The journey has been rich, challenging, and the concentration on how we move vs. just building muscle, truly enlightening. Anatomy in Motion is something every body type, regardless of skill level can benefit from”. Joy is teaching weekly classes and is happy to help new and experienced movers learn, benefit and enjoy movement through the practice of Pilates.
Sarah Abrams
Pilates, Barre, & Yoga Instructor
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I’m a certified fitness instructor with training across a variety of movement disciplines, including 500-hour Yoga, 200-hour Mat Pilates, SilverSneakers®, Barre Above®, and my newest (and most exciting!) pursuit—a Pilates Reformer certification.
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With years of teaching experience, I love creating classes that feel welcoming, accessible, and empowering for every body and every fitness level. My teaching style blends mindful movement with strength and mobility work, helping clients build confidence, move better in daily life, and enjoy long-term wellness.
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And of course, no great class is complete without a great playlist to keep you motivated and moving.
Monica Hambrick
Pole Dancing Instructor
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Monica’s pole journey began in 2015, when she and Stella lived together for a month and had a pole set up in their living room. Since then, she only had access to a pole a couple times a year, until 2021 when Stella began hosting “Pole Night” at the New River Gorge American Alpine Club Campground. After a few weeks of pole night, the pain of pole dancing started going away. When it no longer hurt so much, she was hooked. After two years of weekly training, Monica decided to continue her pole journey by training to teach it. What she loves most about pole is the way it combines power and flow into one beautiful art form.​
Stella Mascari
Pole Dancing Instructor
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Stella started rock climbing when she was 18 and it changed her life. As a former couch potato from suburban Ohio, climbing taught her many lessons about taking care of and using her body especially in the outdoors. After college she went on to live in a van down by a river. Well, maybe it was actually above a cliff, but she still lives that way today. In 2010, her landlord (re: the campground owner) installed a pole in the hangout shack to “support the roof” that was also conveniently designed for humans to spin around on. As with climbing, she was hooked immediately. She started learning hard climber-esque moves and only later filled in the “easier” dancy moves. Since then she’s been climbing full-time and poling part-time (she started teaching regularly in 2021) and has recently added silks, lyra, highlining, and acro to her interests. Everyone considers joining the circus at some point in life, right? Instead of going off to find a circus though, she’d rather make her own right here.​
Kiyoko Lawrence
Pole Dancing Instructor
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Kiyoko began her pole journey in 2023 in Beaver WV, seeking a new path to fitness and mobility after being sidelined by Degenerative Disc Disease (DDS) and chronic pain. A former gym enthusiast and HIIT workout devotee, she was drawn to pole fitness for its fun and engaging approach to improving flexibility and strength.
When the studio closed, she found Activated Aerials (Activated Body) , which reignited her passion for pole and propelled her journey forward. To stay motivated and share her love for pole with others, she completed her Xpert Essential Studies of Heels certificate, qualifying her to teach.
When she's not spinning or lifting, Kiyoko oversees operations for six restaurants and runs Foolishly Crafting, a small business where she indulges in her love for crafting. She's passionate about helping others find joy in movement and wellness, and is excited to share her journey with the pole community.