Lynn Erichsen began her career as a fitness instructor in Edmonton, AB in 1977. She started as a lifeguard/swim instructor and was asked to teach ‘Aquabics’, a new style of water exercise, later renamed Aquafit. She ran a highly successful program and received her accreditation as a YMCA Aquafitness Instructor, YMCA Weight Training Instructor, CALA Aquafitness Instructor, and the SPI Personal Trainer.

Lynn was certified in the Mat and Reformer designations of Stott Pilates in 2000. She taught in a number of facilities in the west end of Ottawa, and opened her own studio, Erichsen Pilates, in April 2006.