Julia Bourne

THE STUDIO

We are a fully-equipped STOTT PILATES® studio conveniently located at the College Business Park on the Upland, Claremont border. Offering private, semi-private and small group Pilates classes, we are here to provide you with an invigorating workout experience in an inviting environment.

Whether you are a beginner, recovering from an injury or a professional athlete at an advanced level, we can help you achieve your fitness goals.

We are dedicated to personalizing and tailoring each session to all ages, levels and abilities and making a difference in people's lives.

We are conveniently located off the 210 Free Way, easily accessible from Clarmeont, La Verne, Rancho Cucamonga, San Dimas and Glendora.

OWNER
Julia Bourne

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Julia Bourne is a fully certified STOTT PILATES® trainer in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels. She is also an Instructor Trainer for STOTT PILATES® teaching courses at John Garey Pilates and other hosting sites in Southern California. Julia has had the opportunity to teach Pilates as part of their course work to the medical students at Western University of Health and Sciences in Pomona. She also holds a personal trainer certification with the American council of Exercise. She specializes in pre and postnatal Pilates, post rehabilitation, athletic conditioning, Osteoporosis and back issues.

With ten years of experience teaching Pilates on the east and west coast in 2012 she opened her own studio. Working locally in the Upland and Claremont area over the last six years she has built the reputation of being one of the most professional and experienced Pilates instructors in the area.

Originally from England, she worked as a professional dancer for 12 years before discovering Pilates. With a background in ballet and a qualified dance teacher Pilates was an excellent transition.
Julia has the ability to keep clients focused while motivating them to reach their next fitness level. Her experience and Pilates education allows her to address each client's needs from athletic performance to prenatal Pilates training.

PILATES INSTRUCTORS

Krystal Landreth

Krystal Landreth is a fully trained STOTT ® PILATES instructor in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels with over 6 years experience. Krystal originally became introduced to Pilates to help in the relief of her Fibromyalgia. She had been in chronic pain for years and had tried many different types of treatment. After just a short time she began to feel better, experiencing less pain. At the same time seeing her body transform. She became stronger, more flexible, leaner and saw muscle tone that no other exercise program had given her before. She became a true believer. This fueled her desire to learn more and share Pilates with others. This began the journey that changed her body and her life.
Her goal is to help inspire and motivate her clients to transform their own bodies, tailoring each workout for their individual needs and goals. She hopes to help people find greater body awareness while providing a challenging workout at any fitness level. Experience with Osteoporosis, back issues, pre and post natal Pilates.

Rebecca Crucil

Rebecca Crucil is a Body Arts and Sciences International certified instructor. Having had pins placed in both hips as a child and battling weight issues into her early adulthood, Rebecca began training for a marathon in 2006 and found that Pilates brought a tone and agility to her body that she had never before experienced. Her Pilates sessions stabilized her weight and also kept her hips mobile through the many miles of training. She went on to pursue her certificate and began teaching in 2008. Since then, Rebecca has been certified in pre/post-natal Pilates through Rebekah Rotstein's Pilates for Buff Bones. She has extensive experience with clients of all ages, backgrounds and fitness levels from the high school athlete to the senior client with spinal degeneration, Fibromyalgia, joint injures, Spondylolisthesis, etc. Rebecca loves people and enjoys enabling then to do the things they desire to do by helping them achieve balance, strength and agility in their bodies. Rebecca is also a professionally trained chef and in her spare time operates her own decorative cake business.

April Ruffner

April is a certified STOTT Pilates Instructor on mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and barrels. She started out as a student who became passionate about the reformer. She now enjoys teaching and sharing this passion with others. April caters to a wide variety of clients and will help you reach your fitness goals!- beginners to advanced.

Aika Akitilya

Coming from a dance background, Aika found Pilates 4 years ago and it has changed her life and the way she exercises. She started her Pilates training at Riverside city college where she completed her certification through their Pilates program. Through her program she learned to work with different populations which has aided her work with cancer patients at San Antonio Regional hospital in helping them regain control over their bodies. Currently she is working on her bachelors degree in Kinesiology to become a physical therapist. Being a Pilates instructor holds a special place in her heart and she would love the chance to be your Pilates instructor!

SAMANTHA VAZQUEZ

Samia is a certified Pilates Instructor (Classical). Samia, who happens to be a gym-a-holic, discovered Pilates six years ago after overcoming and recovering from an eating disorder.

Pilates became her passion as she immediately noticed a change in her physical body; she then pursued Pilates as her hobby and completed the New York Classical Pilates Technique Certified Program under Jill Cassady’s instruction in Brentwood, California with a total of 480 hours of practice.

Using the Pilates method, Samia was able to heal herself at a profound emotional level, and from a debilitating sciatica nerve pain, and core weakness. In the process of healing Samia transformed her body, mind and life and gained strength, greater energy, lean and toned muscles, flexibility and alignment of the body. Samia believes that Pilates is the essence for all workouts. For Samia, Pilates is more than just a technique, it’s a self-discovery of the body, mind and soul, as well as a beneficial program for developing lean and toned muscles, staying healthy and mobile as we age.

Samia specializes in injury prevention, deep core strengthening, pelvic work, body alignment and weigh loss. She develops training programs for new clients based on their needs. She regularly teaches private, semi-private and group classes in the following formats: Mat Pilates, Reformer, Cadillac and Stability Chair (a.k.a. Wunda Chair).

VALERIE CHARGOIS

Valerie began her Pilates Journey in 2003. Starting out as a Client and after 3 months of Private Pilates Sessions she was hooked to the vitality, energy, increased muscle mass, flexibility & strength, which changed her life. Valerie then suddenly had the desire to make Pilates part of her life and became a Certified Pilates Instructor.
Since early 2004, she began to support individuals in their health and wellness goals with the Method of Pilates as she wanted to share the profound benefits.
Finally In 2013 – Valerie retired from her corporate job in the financial industry of over 34 years to solely focus on teaching Pilates full time.
Valerie offers an intensive & progressive based Pilates session weather you are in a Group or Private Session. All Pilates exercise routines are structured with precision and mind-body focus to obtain optimal strength, flexibility, coordination & emotional centering making sure all muscles are being fully utilized.
Pilates certified by Physical mind and PMA