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
Owner of FORM Pilates LA and FORM by Katelyn
Certified Pilates & GYROTONIC® Instructor
Katelyn is a 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. 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 also works as a health coach for her clients, promoting wellness and good habits. 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 was born in the Pacific Northwest and grew up running, hiking and skiing. She found that Pilates brought her to a deeper awareness of her mind-body connection, allowing her to transform her movement patterns and become more uniformly developed. The Method created such huge changes in her physique, as well as enhancing her performance in physical activities and daily life that she wanted to share it with others. She received her Pilates Teacher Certification from Pilates Method Alliance and The Pilates Institute of Southern California, a program of 800+ hours. Her motto is "you can do Pilates or you can REALLY do Pilates.” Laurie stays current and active in the Classical Method by attending classes, private instruction, workshops, and as a member of the Pilates Method Alliance.
Cara Hansvick
Certified Pilates Instructor & GYROTONIC® Instructor
Cara Hansvick is from Chicago IL where she grew up dancing and initially fell in love with movement. She attended Indiana University where she majored in Ballet and got a full-time job with the Charlotte Ballet in NC right out of school. In Charlotte, she was offered a partnership with a classical Pilates center which immediately sparked a passion for Pilates. She trained there multiple times a week and immediately saw the benefits in her body and her dancing. She then moved to Los Angeles to dance with the American Contemporary Ballet. Eager to continue her Pilates training, she met Katelyn, the owner of Pilates Place, and was encouraged to start a teacher training program with the Pilates Institute of Southern California. Ever since then she’s been falling more and more in love with Pilates! She had a unique perspective of being a professional dancer and ballet teacher for many years.
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.
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.
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.
Aimee Grover
Certified Pilates Instructor
Aimee grew up in Washington state, loving the outdoors, health, nutrition, sports, and recreational activities. Her passion is in helping people overcome and heal from injuries. She was introduced to Pilates in 2007 and fell in love with it as she experienced the transformation in her mind and body. In 2010 she completed a year-long advanced teacher training with The Pilates Teacher Training Center. She is enthusiastic about the Pilates method's approach to returning the body to health, balance, and alignment. Aimee loves teaching Pilates, and especially the relationships she builds with her clients. As she sees her clients transformed and improve, she is humbled and delighted to help people on their wellness journey.
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.
Emily Sansiri
Certified Pilates Instructor
Emily completed her 500 hours of comprehensive training with Nicole Briggs (a graduate of "The Work" by Jay Grimes) at Strong Body Pilates in 2016. Since then, she has continued her education through workshops led by master trainers and gained a Pilates for Neurological conditions certificate. Emily is highly passionate about movement and how the body works, making sure to cater for every session to meet each individual's needs.
Jessi Lucatorto
Certified Pilates Instructor
Jessi Lucatorto began dancing at the age of three, which quickly turned into a deep passion. When Jessi was 10 years old, she was diagnosed with scoliosis. Although dance did not help the back pain, it kept her grounded. When Jessi was 15 years old, she trained at Alvin Ailey's American Dance Theater in NYC. She returned to Southern California to perform with her dance company before her first spine surgery in 2007; this was an absolute heartbreak. Jessi could no longer take the wear and tear of dance. She was introduced to Pilates in 2009 before her second spinal surgery, and it truly healed her. Once she started a regular Pilates regime, her body and spirit improved quickly, allowing her to study dance at the University of Arizona. She completed her Intensive Instructor Training while in college and became a Certified Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition for a more holistic approach. Jessi loves diving deeper into the Pilates Method with her clients and taking them through their journey!
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FORM Pilates LA
555 Pier Ave, Ste 10
Hermosa Beach, California 90254
310.955.4045
katelyn@formpilatesla.com
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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