Meet Our Instructors
MaryBen Fitts, Instructor
MaryBen Fitts is a graduate from the University of Alabama with a degree in Sports Fitness Management. She moved to Birmingham to pursue her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from UAB and completed the program in 1995. Her passion for exercise & movement have included running, triathlon and cycling. She discovered Pilates after the birth of her first child in Atlanta and loved the strength and stability it added to her fitness routine. After working in the hospital setting as a PT and raising her three children, she decided to return to her love of Pilates by becoming a certified instructor. With her physical therapy background, MaryBen is passionate about being able to help others implement the rehabilitative effects of Pilates by restoring and gaining functional movement to allow clients to achieve their fitness and movement goals. MaryBen is currently working towards completing her Pilates Academy International certification in Anatomy, Biomechanics, Posture Analysis, Mat l & ll and Reformer l & ll. She is also the Manager at Provision Studio and will most likely be at the front desk when you walk into the studio!
Kate Lickert, Instructor
Kate is a certified yoga and barre instructor currently teaching Stretch & Mobility at Provision. Originally from St. Louis, she brings a passion for mindful, movement-based wellness to every class. A University of Missouri graduate, Kate began teaching in 2023 and is now completing her Pilates certification. Her classes are known for their upbeat energy and focus on strength, confidence, and connection through intentional movement.
Kelly Patrick, Instructor
Kelly brings over 35 years of experience in group fitness, personal training, and youth athletic development. Certified through AFAA and the YMCA, she has taught at facilities across Birmingham and served as the longtime Strength & Conditioning Coach at Briarwood High School. Known for her supportive and motivating style, Kelly is passionate about helping individuals move confidently and build strength through safe, functional training methods.
Brianna Champion, Instructor
Brianna Champion brings a deep passion for movement, growth, and wellness to her Pilates practice. With a background in consulting and marketing, she spent over a decade helping businesses grow their brand and presence before making the shift to Pilates instruction. A mom of two (with baby number three on the way), Brianna understands the importance of creating space for self-care—especially for women navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the demands of motherhood. Pilates has long been her go-to for both physical strength and mental clarity. Now, as an instructor, she loves guiding others to feel strong, confident, and empowered in their bodies. Her energetic flows focus on building strength, endurance, and ease of daily movement. Brianna lives in Birmingham with her husband Josh, their sons Kai and Koa, and their daughter Zara.
Kelsey Hamrick, Instructor
Kelsey is from Birmingham, AL with nearly 20 years of dance experience ranging from classical ballet, modern, contemporary, hip hop, and jazz as a company member, teacher, performer, and student. She discovered Pilates in 2023 when she was recovering from her second C-Section birth and trying to alleviate pain stemming from sciatica and knee-joint pain. Through regular practice in Reformer, PSM, and Mat Pilates, she has been able to manage previous pains while simultaneously growing stronger to wrangle her two boys at home. She has a huge passion for folks walking through daily pain and desires to make them feel stronger and to help achieve their goals.
Kinsey Humphries, Instructor
Kinsey Humphries found Pilates in 2018 and loves the mind body connection that the discipline emphasizes! She became comprehensively certified in Pilates Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, TRX, Barre, Trigger Point, and small props and began teaching Pilates in 2019. She has been with Provision since 2021. Kinsey loves spending time with her husband Clayton, daughter Mary Spencer, and dogs Archie and Riley! She is passionate about food, family, and fun.
Keely Fischer, Instructor
Keely is originally from Jackson, Mississippi, and now lives in Birmingham after time spent in Oxford and Austin for college and grad school. After years of bouncing between HIIT, spin, and other high-intensity workouts, she discovered Pilates and was drawn to how small, intentional movements could build strength and better support her body. With a full-time career in marketing, Keely loves that Pilates offers a creative outlet beyond her day job, allowing her to thoughtfully design, teach, and practice classes in a fresh way. She’s passionate about helping others feel strong, confident, and capable through movement. Outside the studio, Keely enjoys cheering on the Ole Miss Rebels, playing tennis, going to concerts, and working on a good puzzle.
Ash Currier, Instructor
Ash Currier is from Franklin, Tennessee, and graduated from Samford University in May 2025 with a degree in Finance. She started Pilates in the Fall of 2024 and quickly became obsessed with the mix of strength, grace, and fun that Provision brings to every class. Her goal is to keep clients smiling, sweating, and feeling amazing! When she’s not in the studio, you’ll find her in the sky, as she’s a private pilot! She also loves reading a new book on the beach or going on hikes with friends.