Carey Galst Cavalcante
Retreat Host
Lisa Wise
Retreat Host
Carey Galst Cavalcante
Carey is a lifelong fitness lover whose greatest passion is Pilates. She opened Praxi Pilates in Arlington, Virginia, in 2018, creating a welcoming, inclusive community centered around movement, connection, and feeling good in your body.Originally from outside Chicago, Carey spent nearly 20 years in Southern California before making Arlington home.
Her curiosity and love of learning continue to shape her approach to Pilates—she regularly travels throughout the country to study with leading instructors, deepen her practice, and bring fresh inspiration back to her Praxi community.Carey’s enthusiasm for Pilates is contagious, and she loves sharing the movement that has become such an important part of her own life. Equally passionate about travel and experiencing new cultures, she is thrilled to bring those worlds together through Curated Escapes.
Lisa Wise
Lisa has been teaching Pilates for 15 years, but her love of wellness extends far beyond the studio. She believes movement, travel, beautiful surroundings, good food, and genuine connection are all part of living well. Outside of Pilates, Lisa is an interior designer and Realtor® with a natural passion for creating beautiful, intentional spaces and experiences.
She loves discovering new places, immersing herself in different cultures, and finding the details that make an experience feel truly special.That shared love of movement and travel—and the belief that some of the best moments happen when we step outside of our everyday routines—is what inspired Lisa and Carey to create Curated Escapes.Lisa is especially excited to bring together the things she loves most: Pilates, travel, beautiful places, incredible experiences, and a community of people ready to explore, connect, recharge, and have a lot of fun along the way.