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Pilates Instructors - Certified Trainers in Los Angeles California

Kim Parker

Kim Parker, owner of Pleasing Pilates, has been teaching the methods of Joseph Pilates for 7 years. Trained at A Body of Work and certified by the Physical Mind Institute in 1998, Kim is dedicated to furthering her knowledge and has studied with Maria Leone of Bodyline fitness in 2001. As a teacher, she encourages her students to stay attune to their bodies by taking notice of their strengths and weaknesses and to strive toward incorporating Pilates movements into their everyday lives. She is certified in Standing Pilates, a functional application of the standard Pilates exercises. She is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance.

Kim started studying Pilates after reading an article describing the theories of Joseph Pilates. Drawn to the total body-conditioning approach, Kim began mat classes at a local Los Angeles studio and quickly saw results. Along with noticeable body strength came a greater awareness of her movement and a new found focus on her overall well-being. Having experienced the benefits firsthand, Kim decided to seek training as a certified Pilates instructor. The Pilates workout results in greater core muscle strength, elongated muscles, improved body alignment and posture, corrected muscle imbalances, enhanced athletic performance and rejuvenates the entire body. Kim’s students also cite greater flexibility as well as weight loss and elimination of back pain.

The Pilates workout results in greater core muscle strength, elongated muscles, improved body alignment and posture, corrected muscle imbalances, enhanced athletic performance and rejuvenates the entire body. Kim’s students also cite greater flexibility as well as weight loss and elimination of back pain.

Kim continues to practice Pilates regularly 1-2x a week herself among other daring types of activity. She has been or is active in flying trapeze, aerial fabric (think cirque du soleil) hula hoop dance, fire spinning dance, and extreme rollerblading. She also hikes and is learning how to surf.

Kim also has a degree in Associate of Arts from Santa Barbara City College and a Fashion Degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.

• One on one sessions on Pilates equipment in private studio.
  
• Matwork duos: 2 people doing matwork exercises with props and accessories.
  
• Workouts include an emphasis on educating the clients to their specific body type and how to make it more balanced.
  
• Short term and long term goals targeted.
  
  

Kim Parker

• Email: mail@pleasingpilates.com
  
• Phone: 323.702.9486