Certified Pilates and movement specialist. Founder of Pilates by Carleigh. Helping people of all ages move out of pain and into lasting strength. BASI Pilates, Foundation Training, NKT, Body Ready Method.
My passion for movement began as a young girl studying ballet in Washington State. I was an apprentice with The Spokane Ballet Company prior to receiving a scholarship to move to LA and pursue a career in performing arts. I studied jazz, tap, modern, singing, and acting and then…surprise… I got a talent agent and started going to auditions. How unique! In any case…
I’ve always had a passion for health and fitness, and at some point I decided I wanted to learn more about the body. So I went to massage school and then I got into Yoga…long before it became a household name. One thing about me and learning…it doesn’t stop. I will forever be the curious student.
I received my formal Pilates training through internationally recognized “BASI” and I’ve also completed the foundation level of Gyrotonic. With all the extensive education I’ve invested in, I have had the privilege of sharing my knowledge with so many different kinds of people. Movement does a body good, but it’s also an integral part of our mental health. These mindful movement practices that I teach not only help people live with less physical pain, but also an increased sense of happiness and well-being.
When I’m not moving on the mat, I’m busy doing another love of mine, design! I went back to school during the pandemic to study a passion. And, Voila! Here I am! I have 2 fur babes that are adored and I’m always looking for a new food adventure!
