CARL
A former 210 pound non-athlete, Carl has found Pilates to be his favorite source of exercise to maintain his now 165 pound weight. Carl received his formal Pilates education from Pilates Sports Center in Encino, via Pilates Studio City. The Pilates Sports Center method was submitted to, reviewed, and approved by the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA). The PMA is the international not-for-profit association that protects the public by upholding benchmark standards among Pilates professionals. When not teaching or training in The Method, he can be found at Griffith Park engaging in hiking, tennis, or golf. He also donates sessions to silent auctions that benefit local animal rescue groups. Carl also holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Cal Poly Pomona. He is currently a staff instructor at Pilates Studio City.
DESIREE
Desiree graduated from California State Polytechnic, Pomona with a B.S. in Biology in 2006. With her love of biology, more specifically, anatomy & physiology, & her love of animals, Desiree went on to use what she learned in college to work in an animal hospital. Growing up with three older siblings kept her very active. Rarely time was spent indoors. Various sports, such as basketball, football, tennis, & swimming were often on the after school agenda. Her love of sports & being active has remained with her throughout the years. After years of heavy weight training & focusing on building muscle, Desiree discovered Pilates. She fell in love with the culture of precision, control, balance and the results of longer, leaner muscles that come with superior posture. She received her Pilates training from Pilates Studio City with focus on all major Pilates apparatus including the Reformer, Cadillac, and Wunda chair.