Philosophy:
Laura began her Pilates training during her 16-year career as a professional dancer. When a lower back injury forced her to reevaluate her own conditioning, she discovered that regular Pilates training helped her to remain pain free during a hectic performing season. In 2000, Laura‘s interest in Pilates deepened when she met Lisa Goldin who soon became her teacher. Under her supervision, Laura trained in the classical method of Pilates. Laura earned her teaching certificate after four years of working with Goldin. She earned an additional certification from Power Pilates in New York under the supervision of Bob Leikens and Allison Gonzalez who became her teachers and her mentors. She also holds Siri Dharma Galliano in the same high regard. Laura opened her own studio, Pilates 580, in 2004 which closed in 2020, where her clients included Hiram Eugene of the San Francisco 49ers, and swimmer Dana Vollmer, Olympic and world gold medalist. She also worked at Purley Pilates in San Carlos, St. Francis dance Medicine, Oakwood Athletic Club, and San Francisco Ballet training students and professional dancers in Joseph Pilates’ original method. Besides teaching Pilates, Lara has been teaching ballet since she was 18.
Specialties:
- Classic Pilates Method
- All Pilates Apparatuses
- Pilates Mat
- Teaching Men Pilates
- Dancers
- Athletes
- Beginners
Education:
- 2000, Classical Pilates Certification from Lisa Goldstein
- 2004, Comprehensive Pilates Certification, Power Pilates
- Additional mentoring under Bob Leikens, Allison Gonzales and Siri Dharma Galliano
