Christine J
Teaching style:
Athletic, Layered, Precise, Fun
Christine has been teaching Pilates since 2008 and is comprehensively certified through Balanced Body. With a foundation in classical Pilates and a love of athletic movement, she creates classes that blend precision, strength, and flow—always with plenty of options to meet clients where they are.
Over the years, Christine has taught thousands of classes, helped develop and lead Pilates teacher training, and co-owned multiple studios before opening Pivot. She’s known for thoughtful sequencing, clear cueing, and challenging classes that encourage clients to understand their bodies and get a little stronger every time they walk through the door.
A lifelong athlete with a background in nutrition, Christine originally discovered Pilates while recovering from a running injury and quickly fell in love with how it complemented everything else she loved to do. She believes Pilates should help you feel strong and capable both in the studio and in everyday life.
When she’s not at Pivot, you’ll likely find Christine running the trails around Lamorinda, cheering on her two girls in whatever activity they are doing, or planning her next adventure with her family.
Savannah H
Teaching style:
Athletic, Precise, Educational, and Fun
Savannah is a BASI certified instructor who brings 14 years of teaching experience to every class. With a background in health promotion, biomechanics, Pilates teacher training, and strength training, she loves helping clients learn to understand the why behind proper alignment and form. Savannah wants you to get the absolute most out of your time in her classes, and her intentional cueing, hands on adjustments, and pacing, will help you do just that!
Expect their classes to be challenging, fun, and informative, with plenty of tough sequences that will help you build strength, endurance, and confidence within your movement practice! Leave feeling strong, with a new agency and confidence in your body awareness.
Dina R
Teaching style:
Athletic, Intentional, Encouraging, and Connected
Dina brings more than 20 years of Pilates teaching experience and an even longer history as a student of the practice. A lifelong athlete and fitness enthusiast, she first discovered Pilates in high school as a complement to sports and quickly fell in love with the strength, control, and mind-body connection it brought to her movement.
After studying education at UC Berkeley and spending a few years in the corporate world, Dina followed her heart back to Pilates and became certified through Body Arts and Science International (BASI).
Expect Dina’s classes to be thoughtful, challenging, and encouraging, with an emphasis on moving with intention and building strength from the inside out. A mom of two, soccer coach, and lifelong lover of movement, Dina brings warmth, experience, and a genuine love of Pilates to every class.
Lisa A
Teaching style:
Engaging, Supportive, Challenging, Intentional
Comprehensively trained and certified in Pilates, Lisa brings a deep love of the practice to every class she teaches. With experience teaching both group classes and private clients, she focuses on thoughtful movement, strong technique, and helping clients build strength and confidence in their bodies.
Lisa believes in the power of Pilates to challenge you while also helping you move and feel better in everyday life. Her classes are intentional, engaging, and designed to help clients deepen their practice—whether they’re newer to Pilates or have been practicing for years.
Outside the studio, Lisa loves good food, time with her family and pets, and—true to form—probably a little more Pilates.
Kristi M
Teaching style:
Encouraging, Accessible, Precise, Thoughtful
A Bay Area native and Mighty Pilates certified instructor, Kristi brings a welcoming, fundamentals-first approach to every class. After becoming a mom, she discovered Pilates and fell in love with the strength, precision, and connection it brought to both her body and mind.
Kristi believes Pilates is for every body and loves creating classes where beginners feel supported and experienced clients continue to be challenged. Expect precise cueing, thoughtful progressions, and plenty of encouragement—leaving you feeling stronger, longer, and more connected to your body.
When she’s not teaching, Kristi can usually be found around Lamorinda with her husband, two kids, and pup, playing tennis, traveling, or enjoying a great meal and a good book.
Felicia V.
Teaching style:
Athletic, Intentional, Challenging, Energizing
Felicia is a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor and 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher with a deep passion for movement, alignment, and helping clients feel strong and confident in their bodies. With more than 1,000 hours of training across Pilates and yoga, she brings a thoughtful, contemporary approach to her teaching, blending classical Pilates principles with coordination, yoga-inspired movement, and a strong focus on form and alignment.
Currently completing her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and preparing to pursue graduate studies in physical therapy, Felicia loves continuing to deepen her understanding of the body and how it moves. Her classes are welcoming, inclusive, and designed to meet clients where they are while still offering plenty of challenge.
Always eager to explore new ways to move, Felicia has also spent the past three years training and performing in aerial lyra hoop. She is available at The Pivot for both group classes and private sessions.
Alli M.
Teaching style:
Warm, Empowering, Intentional, Supportive
A lifelong mover, Alli spent years performing professionally, traveling the country with the Broadway National Tour of WICKED before becoming a mom of three.
Classically trained in Pilates in 2013, Alli brings a performer’s understanding of movement, precision, and body awareness to her teaching. She is also completing her Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist certification and is passionate about helping moms feel strong, capable, and empowered in their bodies.
Alli also loves teaching gentle Pilates, supporting clients returning from injury or those who simply prefer a slower, more intentional pace. Whether she’s teaching a challenging flow or a gentler class, Alli brings warmth, encouragement, and a genuine love of movement.
Allie A.
Teaching style:
Energetic, Fun, Motivating and Challenging
Allie brings an upbeat, high-energy approach to movement and a genuine love of fitness and wellness. A Bay Area fitness and lifestyle creator and instructor, she’s passionate about making movement feel fun, approachable, and something you actually look forward to.
At Pivot, you’ll find Allie exclusively teaching SCULPT, where she brings together strength, movement, great music, and plenty of energy for a challenging, feel-good workout. Expect lots of encouragement and a welcoming environment that leaves you feeling strong and accomplished.
Outside the studio, Allie shares her love of fitness, food, wellness, and everyday life with her online community—and is always up for trying a new workout or finding her next favorite snack.
Sydnie M.
Teaching style:
Athletic, Challenging, Intentional and Encouraging
Sydnie believes Pilates should be both challenging and purposeful—building strength while creating better alignment, body awareness, and connection.
A lifelong athlete with a background in basketball and dance, Sydnie discovered Pilates after an injury changed the way she approached movement. What began as a way to heal and rebuild quickly became a passion and, ultimately, a career. She earned her Pilates certification in Berkeley over 13 years ago and later moved to Los Angeles, where she continued her training and worked with a wide range of clients, including professional athletes.
Sydnie brings an athletic approach to Pilates, with classes designed to challenge and strengthen the body while emphasizing proper alignment and intentional movement. She loves helping clients push beyond what they think they can do while ensuring they move safely, efficiently, and with purpose.
Her goal is simple: for every client to leave class feeling stronger, more connected, and more confident in their body.
Mary C.
Teaching style:
Precise, Classical, Dynamic, and Motivating
Certified through Mighty Pilates, Mary loves blending the precision and control of classical Pilates with dynamic, athletic movement. Her classes are thoughtfully challenging, encouraging clients to build strength, move with intention, and discover just how capable their bodies are.
Mary brings an upbeat, motivating energy to every class and loves creating an environment where clients can challenge themselves while still having fun. Outside the studio, she’s always on the hunt for a great coffee spot—and her next Pilates class.
Seeta N.
Teaching style:
Supportive and Form-focused
Seeta is a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor who brings an encouraging, empowering approach to every class.
With a background in dance and years practicing law and working in the corporate world, Seeta discovered that helping people move well, feel good, and build confidence is where she found her true passion. As a busy mom of three, she appreciates efficient, purposeful movement that helps people feel strong, energized, and connected to their bodies.
Her classes emphasize proper form, intentional movement, and clear cueing to help clients build strength and mobility. Expect challenging, welcoming sessions that leave you feeling stronger and energized.
Michelle H.
Teaching style:
Supportive and Form-focused
Michelle is a group fitness instructor with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, along with certifications in group fitness and Pilates. She has a passion for helping people feel strong, confident, and capable in their bodies.
Michelle brings experience coaching a wide range of modalities, including strength, bootcamp, kettlebell, P.volve, mat Pilates, hot sculpt Pilates, and reformer-inspired Pilates. She loves combining intentional movement with challenging strength work to create workouts that are effective, empowering, and—most importantly—fun.
Expect thoughtful programming, plenty of encouragement, and just the right amount of spice to keep you coming back for more.
When she’s not coaching, Michelle is a busy mom of two girls who understands firsthand that movement doesn’t have to be perfect to make a difference. Her goal is for every person who walks into her class to leave feeling stronger, more energized, and proud of what their body can do.
Aurora M.
Teaching style:
Supportive, Encouraging and Positive
Aurora loves teaching classes that feel empowering and intentional. She has been teaching Lagree at CB FIT since 2023, where she quickly fell in love with helping people discover their strength through movement. This passion inspired her to expand her knowledge and begin a comprehensive Pilates teacher training program in February 2026.
As an Apprentice Instructor at Pivot, Aurora brings an energetic and form-focused approach to every class. She loves creating an environment where clients feel challenged while still feeling supported, encouraged, and confident in their movement practice.