Meet the founders and lead instructors shaping Solterra Wellness Club. We are building an elevated space for movement, recovery, and community in the heart of Polaris.
Founders
Steve Powell
President | Co-Founder
Steve is the co-founder and managing partner of Solterra Wellness Club, responsible for operations, systems, and long-term strategy. With 25+ years of experience owning and running service businesses, he builds the infrastructure that makes Solterra feel seamless, from memberships and staffing to technology and execution. His focus is turning the vision into a consistent, well-run experience every day.
Read full bio
Before Solterra, Steve owned and operated The Goddard School – Westerville Polaris, leading a team of 30+ educators and building one of the region’s flagship schools before its sale in 2025. His background spans operations, finance, staffing, and real estate development, experience that directly supports Solterra’s buildout, member systems, and day-to-day execution.
At Solterra, Steve focuses on strategic planning, partnerships, operations, and the behind-the-scenes systems that keep the club running smoothly. He works closely with instructors and wellness providers to ensure every offering supports the elevated, community-driven environment Solterra is built to deliver.
Teresa Powell
CEO | Co-Founder
Teresa is the co-founder of Solterra Wellness Club and the driver behind how the club feels from the moment you walk in. After years of taking Pilates across Central Ohio, she saw a consistent gap: strong workouts, but no place to land before class, after class, or in between. Solterra is her answer: an elevated space where movement, recovery, and belonging live together.
Read full bio
Teresa’s background in real estate and design shaped the look and feel of Solterra, and Teresa and Steve’s travels inspired many of the details members experience throughout the club. From soft lime-washed walls to grounding views of the greenspace and a signature scent, every element was chosen to create a calm, natural atmosphere that is easy to settle into.
She also wanted Solterra to support wellness in a more complete way, which is why the club includes an infrared sauna and rotating treatment rooms for esthetics, massage, and nurse practitioner services so members can access thoughtful, results-driven care at every age and stage.
Teresa is completing her Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Instructor certification and brings a technical, down-to-earth teaching style focused on strength, control, and confidence. At Solterra, she leads community and member experience with a simple goal: to make Solterra a place you return to, an everyday ritual for strength, stillness, and connection.
Lead Instructors
Ciara Harris
Lead Pilates Instructor
Ciara teaches Pilates with intention, clarity, and a calm level of challenge. Her approach is rooted in strength and stability, helping members build core control, improve alignment, and move with more ease in everyday life. Expect classes that feel grounded, supportive, and quietly demanding in the best way.
Read full bio
Born and raised just outside Washington, DC, Ciara has called Columbus home since 2019, where she and her husband are raising their family. Her relationship with movement deepened after the birth of her son via emergency C-section. During recovery, physical therapy introduced her to Pilates as a way to rebuild core strength and pelvic floor function, and it quickly became more than exercise.
Today, Pilates is Ciara’s “love language.” Known for thoughtful instruction and steady coaching, she creates classes that help clients reconnect to their bodies, build confidence, and move with strength and control. She is honored to serve Solterra’s founding community and guide mindful movement in a space built for both progress and restoration.
Sophie Shapiro
Lead Yoga Instructor
Sophie leads strong, well-structured yoga that is athletic, intelligent, and accessible. With a focus on breath, alignment, and intentional sequencing, her classes build strength and mobility without sacrificing clarity or safety. Expect thoughtful pacing, precise cues, and progressions that meet you where you are.
Read full bio
Sophie is a movement professional and yoga instructor with over a decade of personal practice and advanced training in power and vinyasa-based yoga. With a background in professional contemporary dance, she brings a refined understanding of alignment, control, and fluidity, supporting a wide range of bodies and experience levels.
In addition to teaching, Sophie has experience supporting studio operations, instructor collaboration, and community-building initiatives. Her leadership style is grounded and collaborative, focused on consistency and long-term growth. She is excited to help shape Solterra’s yoga program to support strength, recovery, longevity, and connection.