About Us

 STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor
GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® Certified Instructor

BarSculpt® Certified Instructor

Yoga Personal Trainer

Certified Aerial Yoga Instructor

Certified TRX Trainer

Certified Dance Medicine Therapist

Mindfulness-Based Meditation Facilitator
Reiki Master

Chi Kung / Breathwork Instructor

Sound Healing Practitioner

Physical Therapy Assistant

Hawaii Licensed Medical Massage Therapist

Laura has been working in the field of Mind-Body Movement & Therapy since the age of 17 as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Arcadia, CA. She graduated from the Hawaiian Islands School of Medical Massage in 1996 with 1250 hours of education, she was class Valedictorian for University of Hawaii class of 2002 (BS Psychology), and she studied Mind-Body Medicine at Saybrook Graduate School 2002-2004. Laura opened her own Pilates studio (along with her husband Steve) on the Big Island of Hawaii in 2003 where she began teaching Stott Pilates and Yoga in 2003, and Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis since 2005. She is Stott certified in mat Pilates, reformer, Cadillac, stability chairs and barrels. She is a past Pilates Master Trainer/Educator for Pilates Academy International in New York City. She is trained on all of the Gyrotonic Specialized Equipment as well as all levels of The Gyrotonic Work and is a past Gyrotonic Pre-Trainer (teaching the teachers of tomorrow). Laura has numerous additional certifications and advanced training including Specialization for Dance Medicine, Knee/Hip pre & post surgery, Lymphatic Drainage, Breast Cancer Care, and more. Laura has trained professionally as a dancer, performer, choreographer, and dance instructor focusing on "injury prevention for dancers." Sessions with Laura focus on equal parts alignment, proper muscle/joint performance, skills training, problem solving, visualization, and (most importantly) having fun! Laura enjoys teaching her students that "never" is not an option, and that practice makes progress.

From Laura:   I love transforming my client's lives through Gyrotonic, Gyrokinesis & Yoga Therapy sessions,  while weaving in my vast and deep well of knowledge (both Eastern and Western) of Yoga, Breathwork and Chi Kung allowing me to offer my client's a depth of study and experience rarely found.  I also teach a healthy dose of Contemporary Stott Pilates while utilizing my advanced skills as a manual therapist.  My sessions are playful, educational, inspiring, and transformational. I believe that health comes from harmony of mind, body and spirit, and that exercise is a vehicle for self exploration, healing, wholeness, and joy. Ask anyone who knows me what I am passionate about, and they'll answer: Gyrotonic Yoga Pilates Dance and LEARNING. For me, teaching the joy of mindful movement is my life’s path and I look forward to sharing this gift with you.    

"Therapist first, Movement Educator second." 

STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor 

GYROTONIC® Certified Instructor

3rd Degree Martial Arts Certified Instructor

Onsen Technique Manual Therapist

Hawaii Licensed Medical Massage Therapist

Steve's background is in the fine arts, and from an early age was the Prodigy of every art school he attended. He received a full scholarship to the Fine Art Program at Utah State University. Steve views movement and manual therapy as moving artwork. Steve, and his wife Laura, opened their own Pilates studio on the Big Island of Hawaii in 2003 where Steve began teaching Stott Pilates in 2004, and Gyrotonic since 2005. He is Stott certified in mat Pilates, reformer, Cadillac, stability chairs and barrels along with the highly acclaimed Stott Pilates Rehabilitation Program taught by Melanie Byford-Young, DPT. He is trained on all of the Gyrotonic Specialized Equipment. Sessions with Steve focus on proper biomechanical action along with "problem solving any issues in the tissues." Steve enjoys working with our aging population, helping his clients age with ease and mobility. He also specializes in working with clients with Scoliosis and TBI (traumatic brain injury), helping to improve function and quality of life. Steve is well versed in injury care and pre/post surgery care as he has successfully rehabilitated two full knee replacements, a shoulder rebuild, and multiple other knee surgeries due to being a bit "too active" with X-games sports his whole life (MotoX, Kickboxing, Surfing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Skateboarding). Steve says daily how much Pilates and Gyrotonic exercise have saved him. Steve's work is an excellent compliment to both Physical Therapy and other allied health care. 

"Therapist first, Movement Educator second." 

BASI PILATES® Certified Instructor

GYROTONIC® Certified Instructor

Yoga Instructor

Mari, a California native, is an ex-professional dancer with over 20 years of teaching experience. She earned her BA degree in Dance from UC Irvine with honors, specializing in Performance and Teaching. It was at UCI that she was first introduced to The Pilates Method. Supplementing her dance classes with Pilates exercises made a huge impact on her dancing, improving her technique immensely, and she was hooked for life! 

Soon after graduating from UCI, she completed the Pilates Method Teacher Training Program at Studio du Corps in Costa Mesa, California under the direction of esteemed UCI Dance and Pilates professor, Diane Diefenderfer. Upon completion of this training, she was invited to start her teaching career at The Ron Fletcher Company in Los Angeles. As a result of her apprenticeship and teaching hours there, under the sought after guidance of Michael Podwal, she was awarded an honorary Ron Fletcher Company Teacher Training certification. Mari continued to expand her teaching experience by working in several Pilates and Physical Therapy studios located in the Los Angeles area including Burbank, Studio City, Topanga Canyon, Silverlake and Los Feliz. 

During this time, a colleague recommend that she try The Gyrotonic Expansion System, as she might find it even more complimentary to dance techniques than The Pilates Method. She took the advice. After only one Gyrotonic session, she fell in love with the movement discipline and knew she was meant to study it further and teach it to others. She completed the Gyrotonic Level 1 Teacher Training Course with Master Trainer Lisa Marie Goodwin and began teaching right away. 

Additionally, Mari is a RYT-200 hour certified Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance. She teaches Yoga and Pilates physical education courses at Pomona College, as well as various styles of yoga at local private studios. She also serves as one of the lead educators for the Claremont Yoga Teacher Training Program. 

Mari lives in Claremont with her husband, two kids, several cats and a dog. Although her performing days are mostly over, she finds an outlet for artistic expression through continuing to be student of dance. She is eternally grateful for the opportunity to help others feel strong, connected, graceful and empowered in their bodies by sharing with them her knowledge of these beautiful and beneficial movement methodologies. 

Pilates Sports Center Certified

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