Karin Reitinger moved to Pacific Palisades from Germany and was introduced to Pilates while working in a physical therapy office in Brentwood back in 1999. Her passion had always been in movement and health, and she fell in love with the unique Pilates Method.
Karin became certified through the highly esteemed Long Beach Dance Conditioning Center.
In 2002, she was introduced to the classical Pilates Method and to master teacher Niedra Gabriel and became a Power Pilates Certified Instructor under her tutelage.
Andrea ran a Pilates studio in Malibu where Hollywood celebrities were among her many clients. When she is not negotiating dream deals for her clients, Andrea enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga and dance, and traveling. She lives by her Philosophy “life is a dance, dance it with passion.”
Peggy Gates has been using Pilates method for over 20 years, initially learning various techniques while studying ballet and becoming certified at The Physical MIND Institute.
She is a Pioneer in the industry and the first to introduce Pilates to the Pacific Palisades in 1997 at the Palisades Malibu YMCA! She’s worked at several studios and health clubs on the West side including Malibu fitness.
While working in the entertainment industry Peggy found herself stressed and exhausted, which led her to Pilates. She discovered Pilates while studying ballet and after one session she left feeling calm, peaceful, and revitalized at the same time the tension finally vanished. This was the moment she realized she found the true love of her life… Pilates!
Peggy’s consistently striving to further her Pilates education and recently has also become certified in standing Pilates, a new method she emphasizes Grace of motion over speed, done with fluidity and ease. This technique creates a body that is long and lean with Slender thighs, a flat stomach, strong back, and REDUCES STRESS!