Pilates classes in Los Angeles

Pilates Master/Teacher Training — Marie-Jose Blom.

Classes Duration — 45 minutes.

Programs:

• WundaFormer — WundaBar combines the Reformer, Wunda Chair, Ballet Bar and Jump Board into one unbelievable machine. 45-minute classes;
• WundaMama — Whether it's your first pregnancy or your fifth, you can bet it will be a unique and dynamic experience;
• A WundaBody earns long, lean muscles and toned abs, arms and behind.

WundaBar Pilates Educators:

• Immerse yourself in the WundaBar Pilates method and on our exclusive patented WundaFormer;

• Gain marketable teaching skills on the Reformer, Wunda Chair, Jumpboard & Ballet Bar;

• Open your own WundaBar Pilates Studio, with our comprehensive, turn-key franchise business model.

Pilates Master/Teacher Training:

Marie-Jose Blom specializes in deep core strengthening, pelvic work, and work for the spine. She is widely known for her work in Conditioning Techniques for dance and dance injuries, as well as directing the Advances in Pilates Technique, an internationally acclaimed professional teacher’s training program established in 1991. As a faculty member at Southern CA Loyola Marymount University she taught anatomy/kinesiology and physiology for the Department of Dance for which she received the 2006 spotlight award. Marie-Jose has established programs at multiple facilities internationally, and most notably in Tokyo, Japan at Studio Natural Flow. Since 2007, this studio has offered the full LBDC Teachers Training Curriculum.

Pilates Classes:

• Intro to Pilates Mat — This class focuses on the principles of Pilates, what the powerhouse is, how to use it and breathe while continuing to keep it IN & UP;
• Mixed Levels Mat — Challenges the powerhouse with a combination of beginner, intermediate and advanced movements. Exercise modifications are employed whenever necessary;
• Advanced Mat Flow — A 45 minute mat class to challenge your powerhouse with more complex movements and actively integrate the Pilates Principle of Flow. Not only do you flow through each individual exercise, this class uses transitions to flow seamlessly from one exercise to the next. No breaks are taken in this class to add cardio to our strength routine. This class is recommended for those knowledgeable of the Pilates matwork and free of injuries;
• Tower Classes — Once you’ve mastered the Pilates Matwork, the Tower class provides a way elevate your workout. This class is recommended for people with previous Pilates experience. Using the springs and bars of the Wall Unit(Tower) a whole new range of exercises become available to challenge core control. This is ideal for any client who wants to deepen their Pilates practice and delve into the Pilates apparatus;
• Duets, Trios & Group Equipment — These classes incorporate various pilates apparatus to challenge and deepen your powerhouse. The class may involve one or more of the following pieces of equipment: mat, magic circle, wunda chair, wall units/Cadillac, and reformers;
• Private Instruction — Private Instruction is the principle way of learning and refining your pilates technique;
• Teacher Training.

Other Classes

The M.E.L.T. Method Hand & Foot — Learn how, in 10 minutes a day, you can relieve and erase chronic pain and rehydrate your body on a cellular level. During this 1-hour workshop, you’ll learn the MELT Soft Ball Hand and Foot Treatments, as well as, the principles of MELT and how your Body’s connective tissue is dehydrating every day.

A Pilates studio that offers 

Classes:

• Contrology Class — This is a group class with a maximum of 4 participants who follow their own individual series of the Classical Pilates exercises while being guided by an instructor. Focus will be on the Reformer and Mat series, but other equipment may be used based on your individual needs;
• Mat/Tower Class with an Apprentice Teacher — This is an open level class (no previous experience necessary) with a maximum of 6 people.  This class includes matwork and when space allows clients will use the Cadillacs to do the Tower exercises;
• Semi-Privates;
• Privates.

Before joining a group class, new clients are required to take a minimum of one private session so we can assess your readiness. At Westwood Pilates we highly recommend that new clients take at least one private session to ensure safety and proper use of the Pilates equipment and to learn the basic principles of the method before joining a group class.

Instructors:

• Lesley Logan — She is a Lead Teacher Trainer for The Equinox Pilates Institute and is a Lululemon Athletica Ambassador and Published Author of Profitable Pilates. Lesley's Pilates certifications include Power Pilates (all levels on Reformer, Mat, Cadillac, Tower, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector, High Chair and Ladder Barrel) and PMA certified. Currently finishing her Masters Certification through The Pilates Center;
• Chanda Hinman — Chanda is a classically trained instructor, certified on all apparatus by the Equinox Pilates Institute and is PMA Certified. Chanda is also a student of mind-body, meditation and yoga, an amateur trapeze and lyra artist, a skier and a vegan;
• Bobbi Green — She was introduced to Pilates in college and was immediately fascinated with a new way of exercising that challenged her both mentally and physically. Bobbi holds a certification in Power Pilates and has been teaching Pilates for over 11 years in Los Angeles. She has spent 8 of those years teaching Pilates in a physical therapy setting;

• Asayo Yi — Asayo discovered Pilates when she decided to return to classical ballet upon graduating from University. Excited about this new discovery of movement and body awareness, she studied with Marie-Jose Blom at Long Beach Dance Conditioning and became a certified Pilates Instructor;

• Ali Bragard — Allison has studied yoga, massage and Pilates over the past twenty-five years and she is passionate about how we can truly transform our bodies and our lives through these disciplines. In 2001 she took her first Pilates class. Since then she studied classical Pilates intensely and completed, in 2004, her Comprehensive Pilates Training through Power Pilates in Los Angeles;

• Kiki D Amanno — She discovered Pilates while pursuing her Bachelor’s degree at UCLA and working as a professional dancer.  After a back injury and experiencing profound benefits from her Pilates practice, she received her Pilates training through Long Beach Dance Conditioning and the Romana’s True Pilates Program.  She is a PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher.

Classes:

• Endurance Pilates — 55 minute group class on customized Pilates Reformers. Strength and endurance training, core and stability activation, full body workout;
• The Mashup — 25 minutes of Cardio Intervals on treadmills. Raises your heart rate, taxes your cardio-vascular system, gets you real sweaty and burns calories. Then hop on our customized Reformers for 30 minutes of Endurance Pilates;
• Private Pilates.

Classes Offered:

• Private: one on one with an instructor (55 minute sessions);
• Duos: bring your partner to work with an instructor (55 minute sessions);
• Mat: small group class (3-10 people, 55 minute sessions).

Instructors:

• Olivia Olivieri — She is a professionally trained dancer from New York who has been in the fitness industry for most of her life. After years of study and working as a personal trainer in fitness centers throughout Los Angeles she began helping with rehabilitative exercises in physical therapy offices. These exercises incorporated factions of Pilates;
• Jen Phegley — graduated, Valedictorian, from Skadron College, San Bernadino in 2001. Jen completed her training and apprenticeship at Studio B Pilates of Los Angeles. Trained and certified in classical Pilates, she has been instructing clients since 2006;
• Wendy Lam — She is a professional dancer with a degree in kinesiology who has focused her incredible energy and knowledge into teaching pilates. She is a wonderful, focused and intuitive teacher.

The Lagree Method:

• Strengthen. Tighten. Tone. Lagree Fitness is an innovative, dynamic workout specifically designed to strengthen, tighten, and tone the body quickly and safely – all in a 50-minute workout based on simple, easy-to-learn exercises;
• High Intensity. Proven Response. The key to achieving muscle definition is to exert them to failure. Developed by Sebastien Lagree, our workouts are performed on a Proformer™ platform and involve a series of concentrated exercises to isolate and exhaust specific muscles. Get maximum exertion with low risk of injury;
• The Payoff. The Lagree Fitness workout delivers. Achieve a lithe and powerful body resistant to the everyday stresses of work and life. Be ready to work hard and sweat hard, but get the strength and tone you desire – both mentally and physically. This is 50-minute, high octane, shirt-drenching workout.

Pilates Classes:

• Introductory Class (Recommended for all new clients) — In order to introduce you to our approach to pilates we offer you a free introductory class. In this class you will learn about the reformer and its mechanics as well as beginner pilates exercises on the reformer;
• Level 1 — This Class focuses on beginner to intermediate exercises on the pilates reformer and mat. This class is challenging and intense but at a slower pace to keep the focus on form. Once you are familiar and accomplished with the Level 1 class you may ask to move to the next level. Most new clients remain in this class for at least few months until they are ready to progress;
• Level 2 — This class focuses on intermediate to advanced exercises on the pilates reformer and mat. This class moves at a quicker pace, keeping your heart rate elevated. Exercise complexity and variety increases;
• Private Sessions — The paradigm of the doctor or health practitioner as a monarch is outdated. Progressive medical doctors and holistic practitioners encourage and empowerpatients to take responsibility and become part of their own path to a healthier life. This is also the philosophy at Mind & Motion;
• Prenatal Pilates — The class is suited for those in their 2nd and 3rd trimester. All exercises are designed to keep your trunk and pelvic floor muscles strong. We also focus on upper body strength so that you can properly lift and carry your newborn postpartum.

Instructors:

• Mariana Frechel — She achieved her teaching certification through Pilates Place. Mariana continues her education with Meghan Pickrell and Carole Amend, studying to become a Bodies Mind® somatic movement teacher;
• Alexis Mendez — She brings 10 years of experience in the fitness industry as a Certified STOTT PILATES ® Instructor. Alexis received a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Tourism Management from Arizona State University. Alexis is also a certified instructor for American Aquatic Association, Zumba and Schwinn Cycling;
• Sarah Pigion — She is a comprehensively certified Pilates and GYROKINESIS® instructor and massage therapist. She first encountered Pilates as a conditioning and rehabilitative tool through her career as a dancer and in 2008 became certified through Balanced Body University under the mentorship of Lesley Powell in NYC. She has since worked with a variety of master trainers and bodyworkers including Marie-José Blom, Alicia Head, Kuan Hui Chew, and Robert Schleip;
• Lindsay Rivera — Lindsay graduated from The Pilates Center in Boulder, CO in 2004, and in 2010 completed their Masters Program. She is also trained in Pre and Post Natal Pilates through The Center for Women’s Fitness. Lindsay has help lead Pilates teacher training certification programs since 2009, and is faculty certified through Core Pilates NYC. In addition to Pilates, Lindsay also completed a 200 hour Yoga teacher training program at yogaview in Chicago in 2009, and actively continues to practice both disciplines;
• Nicole Watkins — Nicole discovered the joy of movement and a love of mind-body connection initially through her training as a dancer and eventually through her practice in Pilates. In 2007, she completed her full Pilates apparatus certification with Ellie Herman in Brooklyn, NY. Since then, Nicole has devoured any additional education that she can get her hands on in anatomy, injuries and rehabilitation, pre- and post-natal Pilates, and mind-body awareness.

Services:

• Mosaic Physical Therapy is an experienced group of professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. We offer one hour, one-on-one individualized treatments with a licensed physical therapist, customized to meet your needs;
• Pilates — We're offering Pilates because it is one of the best exercise methods to help strengthen your core muscles safely. Our therapists may integrate Pilates into your rehabilitation program. You may also schedule either private or semi-private Pilates sessions with our expert Pilates instructors. Each one hour session is tailored to your level to help you meet your goals;
• Gyrotonic® is a fluid system of exercises using wheelbases and suspended pulleys to create resistance. It is a system based upon yoga, ballet, swimming, dance, Tai Chi and gymnastics, which allows for full articulation of the joints while still addressing stability. Private sessions are also available;
• Feldenkrais — Inefficient postures, body mechanics and movement patterns can play a role in the way our body feels and performs and in the presence of symptoms. Feldenkrais is a treatment technique that teaches through movement how our bodies can function in our daily lives in a more efficient manner;
• Yoga Therapy — At Mosaic we will work together as a team to develop an individualized yoga practice to address your needs. If you are already a yoga student, we will teach you how to get the most out of your yoga practice.

Instructors:

• Lori Rubenstein Fazzio — DPT, PT, MAppSc, C-IAYT. Education: Boston University, University of South Australia, Massachusetts General Institute of Health Professions, Loyola Marymount University. Certifications: Licensed Physical Therapist California and Florida, Pilates Certified (Retrofit Pilates), Certified Yoga Therapist (International Association of Yoga Therapist), iRest Yoga Nidra Level 1 Teacher;
• Janice Date — PT, OCS, GCFP. Physical Education (California State University, Los Angeles). 4-year Feldenkrais training program with the Reese Movement Institute. She has been a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner since 1994. In 1998 Janice received her Board Certification in Orthopedic Clinical Specialty and she is a certified Pilates instructor;
• Jennifer Cheng — Gyrotonic® and Pilates Instructor.

Services:

• Pilates Exercise;
• Pilates Certification — this is the first and oldest professional authentic Pilates training program in the world. According to The American College of Sports Medicine, Pilates is ranked among the top 10 fitness methods today, and continues to grow in every country. Certified Pilates instructors are in high demand;
• Physical Therapy — treatments are based on a partnership — between you and your therapist, between state-of-the-art technology and traditional, hands-on care;
• Occupational Therapy (OT) — a form of rehabilitation that makes use of activities that have a goal and are meaningful in order to restore or improve a person’s functional performance and increase their ability to perform daily life activities. Occupational therapy addresses multiple components of performing tasks in a variety of environments;
• Massage Therapy;
• Aquatic Physical Therapy — This therapy includes but is not limited to treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, health, wellness and fitness of patient/client populations in an aquatic environment.

Instructors:

• Anna Saunders, Doctor of Physical Therapy, B.S. Classical Ballet;
• Cynthia Bornia, Certified Pilates Instructor, Certified Yoga Master, Reiki Master;
• Roger Segura, Licensed Massage Therapist, Physical Therapy Aide;
• Myara Sherwood, BFA, Dance, Certified Pilates Instructor;
• Kara Conn, Certified Physical Therapy Aide.

Pilates Classes:

• Basics — this class is perfect for the beginner in need of understanding the classical principles of Pilates movement, alignment and breathing. Even for the advanced student it is always beneficial to revisit the basics periodically for a refresher course;
• Boot Camp Pilates — challenging, outrageously fun and dynamic for those who want to sweat and take their stamina and endurance to another level. Weights and various props are used and adjusted to clients individual needs;
• Lean & Mean — this high energy class highlights fitness, form and fun. The time spent in this class will focus on challenging and improving your core muscle strength, alignment and endurance. The result will be a sculpting of all the long muscle groups and supporting postural muscles;
• Pilates & Stretch — designed to balance strength and alignment while also incorporating various stretching techniques. This class will deliver high intensity core conditioning with classical Pilates work while targeting all postural muscle groups;
• The Real Routine — Intermediate and Advanced students focus on dedication to proper alignment, breathing, rhythm and transitions of the work. This class will challenge and improve your core muscle strength, alignment and endurance. Magic circles, jumping boards, therabands and other props are often incorporated;
• Cardio Pilates — this class maintains correct Pilates form and foundational movements to keep your core muscle groups challenged and engaged throughout the hour long class;
• Pilates and Stretch/Contraction — this class while utilizing many Pilates movements also has a strong focus in elongating the principle muscle groups and restoring symmetrical movement to our joints.

Also available:

• Soft Tissue Therapy;
• Acupuncture.

Instructors:

• Leda Lum — Leda has been studying movement, dance, and various forms of therapy for over ten years. She has taught Pilates in chiropractic offices, physical therapy clinics and Pilates studios since being certified in 2000;
• Donna Otten — She started her career as a portrait photographer, graduating with a degree in Photography and working and mentoring with some of the worlds most accomplished photographers. In 2012 she decided to embrace Pilates by training to become a certified teacher;
• Stephanie Spanski — She spent the last 13 years working as a professional dancer and teacher. Notable performances include the Grammys and DWTS. While traveling and touring the past 6 years she credits Pilates as her saving grace in keeping her body and mind in shape and injury free. Fresh off touring and wanting to discover a deeper understanding for Pilates, she looked to master teacher/ trainer Maria Leone and Balanced Body University for her Pilates education;
• Ava Comissiong — she trained in ballet, and went on to study at the prestigious Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre in New York and dance professionally. Certified through the Body Arts and Science Institute;
• Tatiana Pogoroleva — PMA-Certified, USREPS-Recognized Pilates Teacher;
• Kamela Smith — Growing up dancing ballet, lyrical jazz, and modern and pursuing it professionally has given her a strong foundation in the way that the body functions and moves. Kamela was certified as a pilates instructor in 2007 through Pilates Technique certification program, and has been instructing ever since.

Movement Pilates follows the original teachings of Joseph Pilates in which he created a unique exercise system emphasizing concentration and control with the integration of flexibility, strength, precision, breath, flow of movement, and awareness between the body and the mind.

All of the Garland Studio instructors are Certified in Romana's Pilates.

The Instructors are also assisted by Apprentices, who are there to add support. Each of the Instructors teaches at all levels from Beginner to Advanced and is experienced in dealing with rehabilitation, problems associated with aging, pregnancy and peak performance.

Classes:

• The Powerhouse — Joseph Pilates created the concept of the "powerhouse," which is located four inches below the ribs and above the hips, and serves as the core or center of the body;
• The Reformer — The main piece of exercise equipment used in Pilates is the reformer, a sort of sliding platform on springs. Much of the time, the client will be lying on their back to support the spine. The springs inform the muscle to initiate the movement from the correct place – like the Core or the Powerhouse. The springs of the reformer help the client find the correct body position more easily than they would on just a mat;
• The Mat — When Pilates is done on the mat, the client is articulating their spine in both directions, so they can gain flexibility, strengthen their core and improve their daily life.

Instructors:

• Karin Elizabeth Wandner — A life-long student of Pilates, movement and the body, Karin graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a BA in American Studies and an emphasis in Modern Dance. She received her Pilates certification in 1997 from the Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado, and also holds a massage practitioner license from the Cypress Health Institute, Santa Cruz;
• Cheryl Montelle — Certified Pilates teacher, Cheryl Montelle has been teaching Pilates for 25 years. She had the supreme good fortune as a young dancer with scoliosis to study with one of Joe Pilates's protégés, and acclaimed master Pilates teacher Kathy Grant in New York City. In Los Angeles Cheryl continued her studies with well-known Pilates teacher, Jillian Hessel and subsequently became Jillian's first hired teacher at her studio, The Well-Tempered Workout, and taught there for 7 years;
• Monica Kaye — Monica achieved certification for Pilates through the internationally recognized BASI system. In addition to Pilates, Monica is also a certified yoga instructor through City Yoga and she is trained in the Level 1 GYROTONIC® Expansion System;
• Gail Bianchi — She received her Pilates certification through the PMA-endorsed Pilates Sports Center in Encino, CA, with master instructors Lora Anderson and Nichole Barretto. Gail has additional CEC's in Pre-Natal Pilates, Reformer for Men, and Common Spine Problems and Protocol, and continues her own studies to enrich her clients' sessions;
• Shana Stark — Shana is a classically trained Pilates instructor since 2006;
• Jillian Stein — After receiving her BFA in choreography from Arizona State University in 2000, Jillian has gone on to obtain both a Professional Diploma in contemporary dance technique as well as her MA in choreography from the Laban Institute in London. Jillian began her training in Pilates in 2000 in accordance to her interest in dance and instilling technique in other's bodies. Her belief in Pilates technique led her to accomplish her teaching certification through Balanced Body in 2010.

Pilates instructor Karen Quick brings more than 20 years of experience, including working with pregnant women and those with special injuries.

Instructors:

• Shana Lord — Shana Lord's athletic career as an Elite level Gymnast in Canada and Dance scholarship student at Edge Performing Arts Center prepared her for her career in acrobatics performing with many artists and entities including the ever popular, Cirque du Soleil. Shana has paralleled her 25 years of performing with teaching Pilates. Her studies included STOTT, BASI and The Pilates Center;
• Renee Larsen Engmyr — She trained from a young age in all areas of dance as well as gymnastics. She studied both dance and psychology receiving her BA from The University of California Irvine. From there she moved to San Diego and became a founding member of Eveoke Dance Theatre with whom she spent 4 years performing and working as their rehearsal assistant. She danced for over 5 years with the nationally and internationally touring acrobatic modern dance company Diavolo Dance Theatre and currently serves as their Production Manager and Technical Director;
• Mike Felbinger — A natural athlete, Mike has been involved in sports and movement his entire life. He was introduced to Pilates in 1999 as a form dance conditioning. Mike is a popular Master Pilates teacher, Spin, and Run instructor in the Los Angeles area;
• Shauna Michelle;
• Sarah Skaer.

Classes duration — 1 hour.

Classes:

• Cardio Core Circuit is a 55 minute jump board class consisting of interval cardio and strength training. This class is not recommended for those experiencing active injuries or pre-natal;
• ​Semi-Private Open Level is a 55 minute class that can host a max of 3 people. Designed to cater to individual needs, we will utilize the reformer and wall tower to strengthen, lengthen and tone. Pre-natal clients are welcome to join.

Group Classes Duration — 50 minutes.

Instructors:

• Diana Buran — Having practiced yoga for over 15 years, Diana Buran's passion for Classical Pilates began in 2010 while training for her first marathon. Diana was certified in 2012 under Frank Zito at Elevation Fitness in West Hollywood. She currently teaches Classical Pilates in West Hollywood, at Pilates Body by Sun in Koreatown, and at Equinox Downtown;
• Marna Palmer — Marna Palmer discovered her love of pilates over 4 years ago and is being certified in classical and freestyle techniques under Nova Pilates. Thanks to her study of biomechanics under master trainer Milla Nova she is able to make each workout as unique as the individual;
• Agi Kortevelyesi — She graduated as a Physical Therapist in 2006 in Hungary. Agi is also certified Qi-Rejuvenation Massage Therapist by Energy Clinic London, UK. It's been 7 years practice as a Massage Therapist (deep tissue, classic swedish, reflexology and therapeutic pressure point release). She is currently employed as a PT Aid.

Reformer Classes:

• Pure Pilates — This class is designed for anyone from beginner to the advanced student. This class is based on the teachings of Joseph Pilates, known for integrating full body movements with a focus on the "powerhouse" (the core muscles);
• Reformer Cardiosculpt — This class is a more fast-paced, challenging workout that draws from the classical Pilates routine while adding more variety and intensity to your workout;
• Reformer Ballet Fit — Attain the coveted dancer’s body with the best of Pilates and the best of ballet barre work.

Group Classes Duration — 1 Hour.

One-on-one sessions and semi-privates allow clients to receive special focused work to achieve their individual goals.  Another great plus to a one-on-one session is that you will be able to use all of the Pilates apparatuses including the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel, mat and a variety of other small apparatus for a challenging and varied workout.

Group Reformer Classes:

• Mixed-Level: Suitable for beginners and those with experience. Moderate pace with active cueing from instructors on how to modify exercises to your level;
• Intermediate: Moderate pace with coordination and strength challenges and ample recovery intervals;
• Advanced: Vigorous classes with a fast pace and demanding exercise sequences for those with experience;
• Ageless Pilates: Group Reformer Classes for ages 50+. Full-body workout with a moderate pace, restorative stretching, balance challenges and core strength-building;
• Abs-on-Fire: 30-minute Group Reformer Class that targets the core abdominal muscles. Fast-paced for experienced Pilates exercisers;
• Buns-on-Fire: 30-minute Reformer Class. Mixed-level, focusing on hips, thighs and legs.

Private Classes — We carefully design a personalized Pilates routine based on a Health and Fitness Evaluation conducted at the initial session. Working one-on-one with the same instructor each week, your routine is updated and varied as your fitness needs change. Many of our clients build strong rapport with their trainers and find the supportive relationship invaluable in achieving their goals. Private sessions are 55 minutes in length and made by appointment.

Duo Sessions — You exercise side by side with a partner. Though your session is shared, your routine is tailored to your needs and you are given individualized attention. Either you bring your own partner or, in some cases, we are able to partner up clients. Duos are 55 minutes in length and scheduled by appointment.

Instructors:

• Kiyomi Emi — A lifelong dance and fitness enthusiast, Kiyomi Emi was so inspired by Pilates that she became a Certified Pilates Instructor in 2000 studying under Master Teacher, Marie Jose-Blom;
• Kathleen O’Neil — She has worked with Physical Therapists at Health Quest Rehabilitation Facility and for Dr. Allen Letgolts aiding patients with chronic physical issues. From classical ballet training to a recently completed mini-marathon, Kathleen has taken her lifelong enthusiasm for fitness into a love for instruction;
• Patti Hernon — Patti Hernon has been teaching dance, yoga and Pilates since 1991. She directed creative movement programs for children at Montessori schools.  With a background in modern dance, she has performed with the Rudy Perez Ensemble and Melinda Ring Dance Project.  She has been certified as a Personal Fitness Trainer by the American Council on Exercise since 2001;
• Marybeth Kane — Jacqueline is a proud graduate and Certified Instructor of the internationally renowned BASI Pilates®, Body Arts and Science International. She holds an Xtend Barre Certification and has extensive experience teaching Pilates in West LA. She began Pilates in 2003 doing mat videos on her living room floor! From the start, she loved the distinct combination of stretch and strength conditioning.

Classes Duration — 1 Hour.

Instructors:

• Jason Goldberg — Jason is a native of West Hollywood and has always been a healer. Due to his sedentary desk job, he was inspired to take Pilates. It not only changed his body but his life, having left corporate America in 2014 to begin Pilates training. Jason is Polestar Certified, classic Pilates trained, with a special focus on rehabilitation and healing the body through movement;

• Tomono McNamara — Tomono discovered Pilates in 2008 after relocating to Los Angeles from Japan. Previously, she worked as a fitness and dance instructor for close to a decade in Japan. She received comprehensive teacher's training certifications from Body Art and Science International in January 2009;

• Brittany Worlinsky — Brittany is certified in the Classical style of Pilates from the Pilates Technique Certification Program with Jill Cassady. Brittany has taken specialized classes using the Pilates chair and reformer. In addition she has participated in workshops on lower body injuries, Pilates mat, and the power of touch;

• Lee McCarthy — Lee, a pilates instructor for 30 years. As a former gymnast and dancer, Lee recognized the many benefits of the pilates method. She has studied with Ron Fletcher and worked extensively in movement rehab. Lee's influences include master instructors such as Eva Nemeth, Ron Fletcher, Julie Horvath, and Finis Jhung Ballet;

• Lucia Gervay — Lucia is a native of Brazil, where she had been working for many years as a Director and Coordinator of a prestigious health club. There she developed an effective weight loss-program combining Land-Based & Aquatic-Based Training exercises. Lucia is Pilates certified by Equinox and BASI Pilates.