Mighty Instructors

You’ll love classes or 1-on-1 sessions with these great instructors.  All our instructors are Pilates certified, and many are trained personal fitness instructors.

Lina Restrepo

After noticing the subtle differences in her body from Pilates, Lina developed a growing interest in body mechanics. Through Pilates training at Body of Arts and Science International (BASI), she learned body awareness and how day-to-day activities affect our overall posture.  Her goal is to help each client find their own awareness and improve their posture and overall level of fitness. Lina has always been a fitness fan and loves to keep her clients motivated with fun and challenging classes.

Victoria Lambayan

After discovering that two bulging discs were responsible for her back pain, Victoria turned to Pilates for rehabilitation. She had a successful recovery using the Pilates method. Two corporate jobs and a lot of desk sitting, and the pain returned.  She left her corporate job to pursue her passion for the Pilates method and a healthier life.  She is BASI certified, practices and teaches Pilates in the hopes that her knowledge can enhance and transform the lives of her clients. She is also an NASM certified personal trainer. Victoria enjoys working with clients of all ages and fitness levels.

Rebecca Galloway

After 17 years in a corporate career Rebecca decided to pursue her true passion of health and fitness. She obtained her Pilates and personal training certifications and hasn't looked back. She truly enjoys introducing people to Pilates and showing them how it can enhance their posture, strength and overall well being. She has worked with people of all fitness levels and even for rehabilitation purposes. She combines Pilates with her love of running and even manages to fit in a marathon or two each year.

Sara Downs

Sara began her Pilates practice in 2003 in San Diego, California after graduating with a degree in Economics and is certified through the Pilates Method Alliance and also holds a certification from Pilates of La Jolla. After realizing the corporate world was not her calling Sara moved to San Francisco to pursue her practice full time. Sara has instructed in a variety of environments, from class room atmospheres to one-on-one personal training. All the while, Sara cultivated and maintained a reputation as a highly proficient and dynamic instructor. With a life-long background of varied athletic pursuits, to include soccer, swimming, gymnastics, and figure skating, Sara has competed at numerous state-level and national level competitions. With this experience, Sara understands full well the importance of a strong core and well centered body alignment.

Kelly Bowker

Kelly discovered the Pilates method while earning her BFA in Dance at the University of Michigan. She moved to San Francisco and gained her certification through Pilates Academy International. She is also a Prenatal and Postpartum Specialist through the Center for Womens Fitness. When she is not teaching dance, she devotes her time to teaching the Pilates method and eagerly shares her knowledge with her clients to give them a well-balanced and challenging workout.

Kristen Norman

Kristen first studied Pilates in 2001 at the Stott Pilates center in San Diego. She completed another certification with Julian Littleford in 2005, and has a personal training certification from ACE. She has worked with a wide range of clientele from the elderly and injured to professional athletes. She also brings knowledge of herbal medicine, nutrition, and energy healing. In 2010 she launched Bench Busters, a website promoting injury avoidance programs for athletes to do at home. Kristen's love for integrative health and medicine has brought her to the Bay area to pursue an interdisciplinary degree from UC Berkeley, where she will study various social aspects of medicine. Classes with Kristen will challenge you to push yourself, stay inspired for health and have fun!