My name is Kris, and movement has always been my outlet and my joy. Whether I’m hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, or walking my dog along the beach, I feel most like myself when I’m in motion. Over 20 years ago, I discovered Pilates through group classes and was instantly hooked. It became the perfect complement to my strength training and love for functional, intentional movement.
In 2019, my relationship with movement changed dramatically. A severe spinal injury left me bedridden and facing a level-two spinal fusion. Each doctor I consulted had a different opinion, and none of the paths forward felt right. Trusting my intuition, I chose not to undergo surgery and instead committed myself fully to understanding my body and exploring alternative approaches to healing.
That journey led me to a gifted Pilates master instructor, a chiropractor practicing Directional Non-Force Technique (DNFT), and a mentor who introduced me to Dynamic Neuromuscular Stability (DNS). Through their guidance, I began to rebuild my body from the inside out—learning how breath, nervous system regulation, and intelligent movement could restore stability, strength, and trust in my body again.
As my healing deepened, so did my awareness. It was through integrating Reiki and sound healing into my own movement practice that I realized true change doesn’t happen through alignment alone. When the mind, body, and spirit are supported together, healing becomes more complete, more sustainable, and more profound. This integrative approach transformed not only how I moved, but how I lived.
Inspired by my own experience, I felt called to teach. I completed comprehensive training through Balanced Body across all Pilates apparatuses, including the Reformer, Chair, Cadillac, Mat, Barrel, and Spine Corrector. Today, I blend movement science, breathwork, DNS principles, pelvic floor integration, sound healing, and Reiki into a deeply personalized approach—meeting each client where they are and honoring what their body needs that day.
I now teach out of my private studio in Laguna Beach—OBA Pilates, which stands for Optimal Body Alignment. My mission is to help others reconnect to their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and build strength from within, so they can move through life with greater freedom, stability, and awareness.