Kim Era Nielsen, PMA®-CPT- Owner/Instructor

Kim has been practicing Pilates for over 25 years and has been a teacher since 2005. She has studied with Stephan Friese in Boulder, Colorado; Kim Barrett of Peak Pilates of Boulder and Julian Littleford of Del Mar, CA. Julian is a second generation teacher who is recognized globally for his thorough understanding of the human body in motion and his commitment to evolving classical Pilates principals to include up-to-date scientific understanding of anatomy and movement. Julian is a former Martha Graham dancer who has taught Rudolf Nureyev, Cirque de Soleil, Jenny Craig, the San Deigo Padres and many other professional athletes and performers. Kim has received training in working with scoliosis from Jillian Hessel of Jillian Hessel Pilates and Marie Jose-Blom of Los Angeles. She has also taken numerous workshops with many of the elders and senior teachers in the Pilates field and other complementary disciplines. Those teachers include Lolita San Miguel, Rael Isacowitz, Michelle Larsen, Kathy Corey, Eric Franklin and Nora St. John.

Kim believes that freedom of movement is vital to freedom of spirit, thought and feeling and enters into her teaching practice with that in mind. Playing her part to support the overall health and vitality of her clients is her central focus and her deeply held passion. Kim pays close attention to precision of movement and develops personalized routines that lead to real and immediate progress for her clients

She is also nationally certified with The Pilates Method Alliance; an internationally recognized organization overseeing a standard of practice for Pilates worldwide.

Rainy Wright Legg, PMA®-CPT - Instructor

Rainy Wright Legg has been practicing Pilates since 2006. Initially she chose Pilates to help correct a lifetime of holding constant tension throughout her body. She went on to transform her body from the inside out. Rainy has not only corrected the issues relating to the body tension - she has also lost 116 pounds. Her transformation continues now as an instructor as well as a practitioner.

Rainy also received her Pilates education and advanced trainings from Julian Littleford in Del Mar, CA. Julian Littleford is a Pilates Method Alliance gold certified instructor (see Kim's bio above for more information about Julian Littleford). Rainy has also worked with Marie Jose-Blom of Los Angeles. She is also nationally certified with The Pilates Method Alliance; an internationally recognized organization overseeing a standard of practice for Pilates worldwide.

"I started taking Pilates from Kim one year ago and for the first time ever my back didn't hurt for the entire year. Kim is very knowledgeable and is aware of the subtle posture differences that need correction. I gained a great amount of strength and flexibility in a short amount of time and the results are visible not only to me, but to my family and friends. The best part about Kim's classes is they are fun!" -J.B

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