Movement has always been the center of my world. It is a journey and the pathway to life force, communication, expression, healing, connection and community. Training as a dancer and performer since my earliest years, I have been exposed to numerous somatic techniques and methodologies. Taking to Pilates in the late 90’s I began the deep dive into anatomy, movement analysis, technique, and healing through the method. As a teacher of movement and energy patterns, all My classes and offerings pull from years of knowledge and experience.
I opened my first studio "Core Connections" in 2003 then in 2005 I opened "Sacred Bodies Pilates and dance which flourished until 2020. In 2004 I joined Faculty in Kinesiolgy for College of the Redwoods, writing curriculum and piloting Pilates Mat, Hip Hop Dance and Wilderness Hiking. After my studio closed with covid restrictions I went online with my business, and simultaneously pursued a metal arts and welding education. I fell so in love with working with metal and welding that I went on to become a certified welder and joined the industrial trades workforce. My journey led me to construction welding, sanitary stainless steel welding, workking as a mill wright and a Airport Rescue Fire Fighter. My time in the trades working over 50 hour weeks was enlightening and sparked my interest in creating my own fitness, therapy and wellness program for trades workers.
I am beyond excited to be back to teaching and offering my services to Rohnert Park, online and around Sonoma County.
My Pilates journey is old school. I was asked to apprentice with Master Trainer and professional dancer Natalie Huberman in 2001. She was married to Stephan Freese and together they owned a studio in Beverly Hills in the 70s. She trained with Ron Fletcher and Kim Lee and Kim Lee worked directly with Joe Pilates himself. I am classical, contrology and contemporary trained.
My Pilates lineage is as follows:
Joseph Pilates (OG)
Kim Lee
Ron Fletcher
Natalalie Huberman
Seven Sparks
Certifications include:
Faculty for Center for Women's Fitness (CWF) 2013
Pre-Post Natal Pilates Specialist, CWF, 2013
Diastasis-Recti Specialist, CWF , October 2013
C-section and Pubis symphysis derangement healing specialist, CWF, 2013
Pelvic Floor Health Specialist, Center for Women's Health, 2013
Usui Reiki, 2013
Certified Black Sheep Belly Dance American Tribal Style Level I and Level ll, 2012
Wilderness First Aid Certification, Wilderness Medicine Institute, 2009
Certified Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist, Pink Ribbon Program, 2008
Pilates Academy International All Populations Advanced Mat, 2010
Pilates Academy International All Populations Cadillac, Chair and Barrels, 2007
Pilates Academy International Mat and Reformer crossover, 20 hours, 2006
STOTT Pilates Intensive Reformer, 2006
STOTT Pilates Intensive Mat Plus, 2005
Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician, Wilderness Medicine Institute, 2003
Emergency Medical Technician, North Coast Emergency Medical services, 2003
Certified Pilates Equipment Trainer, 2003
Certified Pilates Mat Trainer, 2002