About Us

Art of Pilates, Inc. is located in the quaint town of Playa del Rey, about 1 block from the beach. A charming, quiet, and peaceful place within the heart of LA, our studio emphasizes privacy and individual attention.

Our full range of equipment includes: Reformers, a Cadillac, Wunda Chair, rotating discs, foam rollers, Yamuna footsavers, Bosu Balance Trainer and MasterStretch boots which will assist in educating and strengthening your body.

Our goal is to provide a place that is conducive to learning about your body in a safe and supportive environment.

Please take a look at our educated, compassionate and extremely gifted group of people who make this place so special.

Sarafina - Owner

Sarafina is a certified Pilates instructor who received her training with Balanced Body and Trident Fitness in 2006. She has a strong dance background, specializing in ballet. She keeps herself active in various sports, such as beach volleyball and soccer, and brings this athletic approach into her Pilates teaching style. Sarafina also has extensive experience with physical therapy patients. She worked at a Physical Therapy Clinic where she has helped rehabilitate clients from various injuries using Pilates as a rehabilitation technique. "I believe that Pilates is an exercise for everyone, and I love helping people with their fitness goals. Whether it be rehabilitating an old back, or knee injury, or fitting into your skinny jeans, Pilates can get you where you want to be!"

Whitney

Whitney grew up Manhattan Beach and has been involved in athletics since a very young age. She played volleyball competitively at the age of 9 and continued to play all the way through college. Conditioning, nutrition and exercise have always been a lifestyle for Whitney. She has a passion for the body and learning the anatomy of movement. It didn't take her long to realize that Pilates isn't just an exercise, but a way a life. She received her Pilates Certification through the most highly accredited, Marie Jose by Long Beach Dance Conditioning. She demonstrates an ability to show warmth and care for each client but at the same time has the drive to help you achieve an intense workout.

Kimberly

Kimberly went through the Ellie Herman Pilates certification program in San Francisco in 2000. Ellie Herman was trained by one of Joseph Pilates early students and has authored 8 books on Pilates including Pilates for Dummies. Kimberly creates a supportive environment during a session while still encouraging clients to challenge themselves. She taught Pilates at the Ellie Herman studios in San Francisco and Oakland until 2005. She also taught at the Pilates Method in the Hamptons, NY for several summers before coming to Los Angeles. In the past 10 years has taken various supplemental training workshops including Pilates springboard, ball and props and rehabilitation tools for injuries and special populations.