​"Movement is healing - it helps our bodies, our minds, our hearts, our spirits. It really is that simple."

 

I’ve dedicated my career to helping people move in ways that support their unique bodies, abilities, and experiences. My approach blends Pilates, breathwork, CranioSacral therapy, and other mindful movement techniques, with a strong focus on individualized programming. Having lived with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), I deeply understand the need for movement that adapts—not just to a diagnosis, but to the ever-changing reality of how we feel day to day.

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Because of this, I specialize in working with individuals living with autoimmune conditions, connective tissue disorders, scoliosis, and other complex movement challenges. My goal is simple: to help people feel more at home in their bodies—without forcing them into a one-size-fits-all approach.

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My Background & Experience

 

I began my career in 2005, working in Pilates-based physical therapy practices, where I developed a deep understanding of movement as rehabilitation. In 2012, I opened Via Pilates, a Pilates and Physical Therapy studio in the Henderson/Las Vegas area, before my amazing (and heat-averse) dentist fiancé decided he was ready to get back to Oregon in 2025. Now I split my time between NV and OR, so it's the best of both worlds!

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I am honored to be:

• A Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT®)

• A Balanced Body® Educator for Pilates, Movement Principles, Anatomy in 3-Dimensions®, CoreAlign® and Advanced Movement Principles

• An Authorized Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner & Educator

• A Franklin Method Educator

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Additional Trainings & Specialties

 

I believe that ongoing education is essential, and I’ve trained extensively in specialized movement approaches, including:

✔ Therapeutic & Corrective Exercise - Certified Therapeutic Exercise Specialist, Certified Orthopedic & Corrective Exercise Specialist, Senior Exercise Specialist
✔ Pilates for Special Populations  - Pilates for Scoliosis & Hypermobility, Pilates for Breast Cancer, Prenatal & Postpartum Pilates, Pilates for Buff Bones
✔ Targeted Movement Training - Pilates for the Feet, Shoulder & Upper Quadrant, Pelvis & Lower Quadrant, and Pfilates for the Pelvic Floor

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A Unique Perspective on Movement

 

Before focusing on therapeutic movement, I was a competitive martial artist—and was even inducted into the Martial Arts Masters Hall of Fame! That background gave me a deep appreciation for discipline and strength, but living with RA and hEDS reshaped my perspective. It taught me that movement isn’t just about pushing limits; it’s about finding balance, resilience, and ease.

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That’s why I’ve committed my career to helping others navigate movement in a way that honors their body’s needs. Whether you’re an athlete, a person living with chronic conditions, or someone simply trying to move with less pain, you deserve to be seen, heard, and supported. Cookie-cutter methods don’t work for everyone—but movement that’s tailored to you can open up new possibilities.