Meet Our Certified Instructors
When you walk into FORM Pilates LA and meet our friendly, certified instructors, you will always be greeted with a smile. Every step of the way, we'll be there for you. We'll take the time to learn about your fitness goals and create a program that meets them, all while providing high-quality instruction in a welcoming environment. Our certified Pilates and Gyrotonic instructors are eager to assist you in overcoming your mobility and strength limitations.
Katelyn Ctvrtlik Tower
Owner of FORM Pilates LA and FORM by Katelyn
Certified Pilates & GYROTONIC® Instructor
Katelyn is a Classical Pilates and GYROTONIC® enthusiast who enjoys assisting others in their quest for wellness. Katelyn discovered the Pilates Method and GYROTONIC® at the age of 16, after suffering numerous injuries as a dancer. She has since turned her passion for movement into a full-time career and business. Katelyn became a certified Romana’s Pilates Instructor in 2024 and trained for 2 years under Trish Garland. She earned her Advanced Certification from the Pilates Center at Boulder in 2014 and her GYROTONIC® Certification in 2011 while studying Dance, Psychology, and Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Katelyn has a diverse clientele that includes NBA, NHL, and NFL players, as well as people suffering from chronic pain and spinal fusions. Her goal as the owner of FORM Pilates LA is to create a space where anyone, regardless of age or fitness level, can benefit from movement.
Nicole Marcione
Ph.D. Division of BioKinesiology & Physical Therapy
Certified Pilates Instructor & GYROTONIC® Instructor
Nicole Marcione, Ph.D. is a Movement Scientist, Longevity Advisor and has been teaching Pilates since 2005. Her doctorate is from USC’s Division of Bio kinesiology and Physical Therapy in the Jacqueline Perry Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Lab. Her research focused on mind-body exercise effects on cognition and gait in older adults. She has taught 100s of DPT students Musculoskeletal and Analytical Anatomy on cadavers, Neuroscience and Therapeutic Exercise. Nicole has her B.S. in Lifespan Health and M.S. in Gerontology from USC. While living in Italy in 2003, Nicole discovered Pilates and instantly fell in love with this incredible method of movement. Nicole trained at The Pilates Center (TPC) at Boulder, completing the Advanced Teaching Program and Master’s Program. She has been an advisor to many of TPC’s trainees. Nicole is one of only 18 people worldwide who has also studied extensively with Jay Grimes and completed both of his programs “The Work” and “Teaching the Work”. Her hope is to inspire others to be enthusiastic about bringing health and well-being into their own lives.
Laurie Baker
Certified Pilates Instructor & GYROTONIC® Instructor
Laurie trained at Pilates Institute of Southern California and earned her Classical teaching certificate in 2007, and additionally is certified through National Pilates Certification Program. She received her Gyrotonic certification in 2022. She holds training certificates in Pilates for Neurological Conditions, Pre/Post Natal, Osteoporosis, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF Patterning), Spinal Stenosis, Body Inclusivity, Scoliosis, and Longevity. Laurie’s brings a wealth of knowledge to her sessions and teaches to each clients individual needs. After a session with her you will leave with improved posture, core strength, muscular balance, and increased flexibility in your body and spine!
Certified Pilates Instructor
Emily completed her 500 hours comprehensive training with Nicole Briggs (a graduate of "The Work" by Jay Grimes), at Strong Body Pilates in 2016. She has continued her education through workshops led by master trainers and completed a Pilates for Neurological conditions training with The Neuro Studio in 2018.
In 2023 Emily graduated from the Pilates Advanced Teacher Training Program (PPATT) with Kathryn Ross-Nash . She maintains her certification
through continued workshops and classes led by Kathi.
Website: emilysansiri.com
Jasmine Gannam
Certified Pilates Instructor
Having grown up a lover of athletics, Jasmine turned to Pilates for a new post-rehabilitation fitness routine. She fatefully ended up in the hands of a direct descendent of Romana Kryzanowska, who enthusiastically gave her her formal introduction. After years of practice as a student, she began her comprehensive certification under a descendant of Romana in 2008. Jasmine credits Pilates as a critical contributing factor to two healthy pregnancies (which included twins!), and she's known to describe it as a "Lifelong Method." Her students range from those entirely new to the Pilates method to dedicated athletes who weave in and out of the Pilates system in ways that benefit their sport or re-patterning previous injuries. She finds the most joy in honoring each individual's unique needs and helping them find their definition of progress.
Website: gannamclassicalpilates.com
Sami Page
Certified Pilates Instructor
Sami is from Moorpark, California and grew up playing competitive club soccer. She went on to play D1 soccer at the University of Washington. After finishing her soccer career, Sami discovered pilates as a new passion that made her feel like an athlete again. She completed her 500 hour comprehensive training in 2021 with the Sheppard Method. Sami loves how pilates challenges her body and mind. She finds joy in sharing her passion for pilates with her clients and helping them grow in their practice!
Sofya Ershova
Certified Pilates Instructor
Sofya was born in Vladivostok, Russia, where she received extensive dance training. While dancing professionally in New York City, she discovered Pilates and was immediately drawn to the method's emphasis on the mind-body connection and quality of movement. For over a decade, Sofya worked with award-winning ballet dancers and rhythmic gymnasts in NYC, incorporating Pilates into her teaching to enhance performance and strengthening both body and mind. She then transitioned her focus to post-rehabilitation clientele, working with clients in LA experiencing chronic pain, nerve damage, muscle atrophy, joint conditions, and various post-treatment needs. Witnessing her clients' transformations through Pilates is a source of great joy for Sofya. Sofya's Pilates training includes a comprehensive classical program (WHP), Pilates for dancers (Basi Pilates), prenatal and postpartum Pilates, and Functional Range Conditioning (FRA). She continues her education under Master Instructor Trish Garland, personally chosen by Romana Kryzanowska, a leading disciple of Joseph Pilates. Sofya holds a Master of Arts in Economics from Soka University of Japan.
Maria Emmetti
Certified Pilates Instructor
Maria grew up on the east coast, where she began her love of movement with dance. Once in LA, she pursued an acting and dance career before creating her family. Having 3 children back to back put some strain on her spine, and daily visits to the chiropractic care failed. Desperate, she tried Pilates. Being a movement enthusiast, it was an immediate fit. After 8 years of being a devotee to her practice, she enrolled in the Teacher Training Program withThe Pilates Institute of Southern California (PISC), where she graduated in 2005. Her second certification from The Pilates Center, Boulder followed in 2010. Maria continues her Pilates education by attending seminars, workshops, and classes regularly.
Mehgee Santos
Certified Pilates Instructor
Mehgee grew up in the South Bay and was never really an athletic child. She found her passion for Pilates in her late 20's after dabbling in many different industries. She started in retail, became a Licensed Vocational Nurse, then restaurant manager. After a few years in the restaurant industry, she decided to make another significant career change. She took her first Pilates session at Equinox and was immediately hooked. Mehgee then took a leap of faith and joined the Equinox Pilates Training Institute Comprehensive Program. After 450+ hours of training, her passion for the trade blossomed. She loves how Pilates improved not only her body but her mind/body connection as well. Her goal is to share the benefits of Pilates with her family, friends, and everyone else willing to open their minds to this life-changing form of exercise.
Trevor Canton-Hudson
Certified Pilates Instructor & Personal Trainer
Trevor’s passion for movement began as a competitive gymnast and
springboard diver, where he developed an early appreciation for strength,
control, and body awareness. In 2021, while working as a Certified Personal
Trainer (NASM-CPT) at Equinox, he discovered Pilates and was immediately drawn to how perfectly it complimented his strength training. Trevor completed 500+ hours of Comprehensive Classical Pilates Teacher Training through the Equinox Pilates Training Institute. During his training, he studied with multiple educators who trained directly under Romana Kryzanowska. He also completed portions of his training between LA, NYC, and London, gaining
exposure to a range of teaching perspectives within the classical method.
Outside the studio, Trevor has a unique career as a flight attendant, which has
shaped his appreciation for movement that supports longevity and resilience
while traveling and living an active lifestyle. Trevor’s instructing focuses on
helping clients move better, build strength with intention, and leave each
session with a renewed sense of balance that helps them feel stronger, more
centered, and better equipped for the stresses of everyday life.
Website: destinationstrength.com
Lindsey LeGrande
Certified Pilates Instructor
Lindsey LeGrande is a dedicated Fitness and Health professional passionate about integrating Pilates into athletes' lives. Lindsey has trained professional, intermediate, elite, and young athletes for over 15 years to help them gain strength in a lengthened state and master their body control. Lindsey values the importance and integrity of an efficient and smart exercise such as Pilates because she has been injured due to overtraining and poor technical training.
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FORM Pilates LA
555 Pier Ave, Ste 10
Hermosa Beach, California 90254
310.955.4045
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Transform Your Entire Body
FORM Pilates LA
555 Pier Ave, Ste 10
Hermosa Beach, California 90254
310.955.4045
katelyn@formpilatesla.com
Transform Your Entire Body
Follow @formpilatesla
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