About Bourne Pilates

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.

About Bourne Pilates

April Ruffner – Owner

April Ruffner is a certified STOTT Pilates instructor with over ten years of experience. Her Pilates journey began 15 years ago when seeking relief from lower back pain. After a few sessions, she immediately felt the tension ease and began to fall in love with the idea of balancing the body through movement. She loved the exercises so much and how they felt in her body, she wanted to take her Pilates understanding and knowledge to a whole new level. 

She started the instructor training at John Garey Pilates in Long Beach. She has been trained in all of the apparatuses: chair, mat, reformer, ladder barrel, Cadillac, barre, etc. April has a unique way of teaching and combining technical knowledge with intuitive skill. April enjoys yoga and hiking in her free time while raising her three children.

April has worked with a variety of clients ranging from professional athletes, to beginners. She loves working with groups and the unique energy everyone brings. Her love of service and catering to each client shows.

Taylor Santos

Taylor is a certified Pilates instructor through Mt. San Antonio College. She has an associate’s degree in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Philosophy. She has experience working with a wide variety of individuals including athletes, cancer patients, pregnant women, and seniors.

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Glenna Ewart

Glenna discovered pilates over 20 years ago while recovering from a back injury. Realizing the variety of benefits she began her journey to become certified in the Stott method. Glenna thinks pilates is a smart way to workout, it can reduce aches and pains, prevent injuries, increase flexibility all the while making you stronger leaner and de – stressed

Krissy Gullen

Krissy received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University in 2018, and her Bachelor of Arts in Allied Health from Azusa Pacific University in 2015. Krissy is trained in Clinical Pilates and enjoys teaching reformer and matwork classes. She grew up participating in competitive gymnastics and dance, and continues to dance with a professional modern dance company in Orange County. She loves being outside at the beach or hiking, and reading for fun.

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