Summer Grow
Summer has always enjoyed movement and and exercise. She started taking Pilates classes in 2006 per doctor's orders after a back injury. She quickly realized that Pilates was the perfect method to stretch, strengthen and tone her body while relieving back pain. Summer opened Wave Pilates in 2008 with her business partner Katie.
She has been teaching Pilates for 10 years and remains passionate and enthusiastic while helping her clients achieve their goals.
In her free time she loves to travel and spend time with her husband and two children.
Samantha Datz
Samantha graduated from the University of Tampa with a B.S. in Exercise Science and Sports Studies. She is a fitness expert, with a passion for motivating and inspiring others.
Samantha is a third generation Classical Pilates Instructor, and has been teaching Pilates for over 13+ years. She was first certified to teach Pilates through Peak Pilates. She later decided to take her teaching to the next level and completed a second certification at New York City’s world-renowned center for Pilates, Alycea Ungaro’s Real Pilates Studio in NYC. Samantha went on to become a Lead Teacher Trainer for Real Pilates where she hosts seminars for aspiring apprentices, as well as continuing education workshops across the country. She has trained top professional athletes as well as countless celebrity clientele.
She has appeared on various media outlets; showcased in South Tampa Magazine’s “The Best of Fitness Instructors”, contributed to Shape.com and Market Watch, and served as Lifestyle & Fitness Expert brand spokesperson featured training co-hosts Jerry Penacoli & Cyndi Edwards of the nationally syndicated WFLA Daytime television show, as well as ABC Suncoast View.
Samantha believes living a healthy lifestyle begins with maintaining a strong and fit body. Her aim is to identify your goals, design an exercise program tailored to your needs for a highly personalized, highly effective workout.
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Alyssa Milazzo
Alyssa is passionate about helping people of all ages and fitness levels move better and feel stronger through the practice of Pilates. She discovered Pilates during a challenging time while navigating an autoimmune condition, where she experienced firsthand its ability to restore strength, support recovery, and enhance both physical and mental well-being.
As a classically trained, fourth-generation Pilates instructor, Alyssa is dedicated to preserving and teaching the authentic method. Her approach emphasizes building functional strength, creating balance throughout the body, and improving the quality of movement in everyday life.
She works with a diverse range of clients, including seniors, teens, and athletes, as well as individuals managing conditions such as osteoporosis, scoliosis, Parkinson’s, arthritis, and various hip, knee, and shoulder concerns.
Alyssa believes Pilates is truly for everyone and is committed to creating an approachable, supportive environment where each client can experience its lasting benefits.
Katie Zell
With over 20 years of experience in Pilates, I’ve developed a deep passion for helping others feel strong, confident, and connected in their bodies. I truly value the relationships I build with my clients, as supporting their journeys is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do. As a wife and proud mom of three daughters, I understand the importance of balance, strength, and self-care in everyday life. Pilates transformed my own perspective on fitness—it’s no longer just about working out, but about feeling good, moving well, and honoring your body.
