I am originally from the southwest, born in Tucson and raised in New Mexico. I started dancing young and have been actively studying, performing and making dance most of my life, until recently. In my late 20’s, I developed chronic tendonitis in my hip flexors. A pathway through physical therapy and sports medicine led me to Pilates.
Within a few sessions, Pilates had rescued my alignment and my dance life. The work pointed out some dangerous postural habits and taught me a new approach to moving safely and with power.
I was certified to teach the mat work not long after my rehabilitation and have enjoyed teaching and sharing Pilates for more than 25 years.
My classes are a blend of the classical mat work with a developed hybrid approach and many variations to keep it both interesting and therapeutic. Healthy alignment and building awareness concerns me and features in my teaching. Exercises are accessible with easily available modifications to suit each body. My goal is to build balanced, centered bodies; to help my clients find and activate their core strength in support of healthy, easeful joints; and to guide my students toward a painless and vital body.
I really enjoy tailoring the work to support an individual’s particular needs or limitations. It is my honor to provide instruction toward more fluid mobility, improved posture and well being for all my clients.
My practice is open to and beneficial for all bodies of any shape, size or ability!
Experience
*Pilates Mat Certification from Body of Work,
San Francisco 1997
*Group and Private Teaching
Oakland, Ca 1998-2011
*Group and Private Teaching
Santa Fe, NM 2012-2020
*Group and Private Teaching
San Felipe, Baja MX 2020-2023
*Group and Private Teaching
Santa Cruz, Ca 2023-2026
