Pilates Instructors

Carolina Espinel

MS Nutrition Education
Certified Pilates Instructor

Carolina graduated from American University at Washington DC with a Masters in Science in Nutrition Education in 2016. She obtained a Mat Pilates Certification in 2015 and recently completed her Comprehensive Training in Pilates through Club Pilates, thus becoming a Certified Pilates Instructor.
Carolina has been interested in fitness for years. At age 15, upon surgery to correct Scoliosis, she took her fitness regime seriously and since then she has been learning from her instructors and eventually embarking on her own journey. Throughout college and graduate school, she attended several seminars and workshops. To name a few of her steps: she became a Certified Spinning Instructor in 2012 through Mad Dogg Athletics, participated in DCAC’S Fitness Convention in Virginia in 2013, and ACSM’S Health and Fitness Summit in San Diego in 2017.
She is very passionate about active lifestyle and combining fitness with nutrition for optimal health. Her approach is flexible and aims to encourage people to live a healthy, balanced life while enjoying it to its fullest.

KAte Clements

BA Social Sciences – University of Washington
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Certified Pilates, Yoga, and Lagree Instructor

Kate Clements is a Reno, NV native and passionate movement educator that truly loves teaching people about their body and safe,effective movement. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from the University of Washington, followed by an Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), before moving to San Diego, CA in 2012.

With a mat Pilates certification obtained in 2010, 500 hr Reformer Pilates Instructor certification in 2014, two 200hr yoga teacher trainings in 2017 + 2021, and Lagree Level 1 Certification in 2022, Kate has cultivated a unique teaching style that emphasizes alignment and form. Her classes are designed to ensure mindful movement, with cues that promote functional applications of form both on and off the reformer. Kate’s approach encourages her clients to connect with their bodies, fostering a deeper understanding of their movement patterns and enhancing their overall well-being.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Kate’s warm and supportive teaching style creates an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join her to experience the transformative power of Pilates and discover how movement can enhance your life!

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