I’ve always lived an active life. Growing up playing sports and spending weekends hiking, walking my dog on the beach, kayaking, and paddleboarding, movement has always been my outlet and my joy. I discovered Pilates over 20 years ago through group classes and quickly became hooked. It was the perfect complement to my time in the gym, especially as someone who loves strength training and functional movement.
But in 2019, everything changed. I suffered a severe spinal injury and was told I needed a level-two spinal fusion. I spent over a year in bed, unable to live the active life I loved. Surgery wasn’t an option I was willing to accept, so I took a different path—one that ultimately transformed my life. I found an incredible Pilates master instructor, a chiropractor specializing in DNFT (Directional Non-Force Technique), and a mentor who introduced me to DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stability). Together, they helped me understand my body in a completely new way and gave me the tools to rebuild it from the inside out.
That healing journey inspired me to become a teacher myself. I completed comprehensive training through Balanced Body across all apparatuses—including the Reformer, Chair, Cadillac, Mat, Barrel, and Spine Corrector—and have been teaching for several years, integrating a wide range of movement and rehabilitation modalities into my work. I use an array of props to support clients in finding optimal alignment and functional strength. My approach blends DNS principles, breathwork, pelvic floor integration, and a variety of supportive techniques to create intelligent, individualized sessions.
Today, I teach out of my private home studio in Laguna Beach—OBA Pilates, which stands for Optimal Body Alignment. My mission is simple: to help others reconnect to their bodies, build strength from within, and move through life with greater freedom, stability, and confidence.