About The Pilates Lane Studio

Founder, Lead Instructor & Personal Trainer

What drew you to Pilates?

Theres never been a time when I wasn’t  motivated by working out and involved in  athletic  pursuits. A friend introduced me to the Pilates way to fitness and rehab. After a nasty skiing accident -ACL reconstruction needed- the Pilates workouts saved me from going crazy & I recovered from several injuries over the years feeling stronger & more balanced. Curiosity led me to taking teacher training 20+  years ago. Following  a move  from  Ireland (via  10years  in  The  Netherlands) to  California  I  founded  Pilates  Lane.  The  journey took hundreds of teaching & practice & study hours!

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*Pilates Comprehensive  &  Master  Educator  (PeakPilates)

 *Advanced Pilates  equipment (Balanced Body).  

*Lots of specialized rehab & Pre/Post Pregnancy (Stott, BodyControl among others)  Certifications FitSteps, Barre, TRX.  

*University Diploma in Personal Training  & Group fitness....& still learning every day..

What Drew you to Pilates, Hafsa?

Hafsa’s love of mindful movement is truly evident in her teaching!  With her attention to detail & careful guidance, Hafsa specializes in musculoskeletal awareness as she strives  “to ensure postural alignment and functional mindful movement”, 

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 *comprehensively certified Balanced Body

*Advanced CoreAlign Advanced

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What drew you to Pilates, Marcella?

Back pain from 2 major car accidents brought the world of Pilates to Marcella in 1999. Marcella truly believes “Everyone is able to do Pilates - seriously, even those with physical restrictions! With modifications & planned personal workouts Pilates movement truly heals.“

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  *Stott Method Instructor training   *Mentorship program

 *Certifications rehab, pre/post natal,

 *Barre 

 *Advanced Balanced Body CoreAlign

Kendra here! -  a native of beautiful Ventura, CA!  When not doing Pilates I'm swimming, hiking & running. My Pilates journey began in California in 2011 when I connected with Pilates unlike any other fitness class.  I had many aha Pilates moments & honestly feel the importance of the mind/body connection through each precise movement. I'm passionate about helping my clients discover how powerful they truly are. I want you to own aha moments and connect your minds & bodies through Pilates.

Training/Education
Body Arts and Science International (BASI) 2015 in Costa Mesa, CA. I've taught throughout CA including Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz, along with teaching in Aspen, CO. 2015 was a busy time! That's when I received my M.A. in Psychology from Antioch University, Santa Barbara. 

Jen jointed the Pilates Lane team in 2021 and comes with a wealth of knowledge, experience & qualifications.