I'm Allison!

Born and raised in the countryside of Northern California, surrounded by golden hills and vineyards, oak trees and redwoods, poppies and lupin; daughter of musicians, artists, and healers; lucky to be a sister, an auntie, and a proud mother of three.

I've loved music, movement and dancing for as long as I can remember. My deep respect for Pilates began when I was post-partum with my firstborn and enrolled in Pilates for the first time. I realised how much the experience helped me to heal physically and emotionally. I was able to take my new baby with me to class, and could work at my own pace to regain the strength that I had lost through my difficult pregnancy. Pilates helped me to heal my body and return to my other movement activities, such as dance and barre fitness. 

Many years— and a couple pregnancies— later, I found myself wishing to learn more about Pilates in order to teach others to build strength, gain balance and improve posture. And so began my quest! I first went to Madrid to become a Zumba instructor and loved that experience... such a fun and passionate community! I then became a Mat Pilates instructor at Apta Vital Sport, taught by Jose Tomás Córcoles, whose expertise and practice has helped and healed so many. I've combined these experiences with my love for music, dance and fitness to create my own fusion-spin:  I call my teaching style PILATES GROOVE.

PILATES GROOVE is a fusion-style class with a base structure of Pilates blended with barre exercises, body weight strengthening, mobility, and fitness, all put to a variety of upbeat dance tunes to keep us animated and energized!
It's a great class for all levels of learners, from beginners to advanced. You will be challenged at your own pace as we exercise together towards our goals: gaining strength and toning, focused core-building, correcting posture, and improving flexibility and mobility; AND we get to work on all those important aspects while grinning and grooving to our fun, group-compiled playlists!  

I hope to see you soon at PILATES GROOVE!

With love and respect, 

Allison