Rachel was first introduced to Pilates by a friend for a girl’s night out. She couldn’t believe it when the class was over. She had worked muscles she didn’t know existed and felt focused and energized. As she continued to practice, both her obsession and interest grew. Rachel ultimately decided the best way to learn more was to learn the entire program and become a teacher. In 2009, Rachel enrolled in the 475-hour training program through Balanced Body and earned her certification in 2010.  Rachel’s training followed a contemporary approach to the Pilates Method outlined by Joseph Pilates.

Over the years of practicing, attending continuing education programs, observing, and being a forever student, Rachel found her method and style of teaching. She stays true to the traditional method of Pilates while adapting to the needs of her clients.  In 2023, Rachel completed Alycea Ungaro’s REAL Pilates Teacher Training program in New York City and is a third-generation classical teacher. 

Rachel works as a high school math teacher, but finds joy in teaching people to work with their individual bodies just as rewarding. Pilates has always served her as a means to not only be stronger, but a time to focus internally and externally at the same time. It is the concentration and focus that keeps Pilates a challenge both mentally and physically. Pilates offers room to grow and become stronger in so many ways. It is this passion for the process Rachel enjoys sharing the most!

My favorite exercise for my current body is the spine stretch forward. I am trying to thread this exercise throughout my practice in the entire system.  

How can I find the length and stretch throughout my workout and the entire system?

Who knows what my favorite will be next month when I learn something new about my body?

Rachel is available for private lessons in-studio:

• Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9am-12pm.
• Contact Rachel directly via email or Instagram to schedule.