Daedra’S story

Daedra has always been inspired by the transcendent power of expression through movement.  Having grown up the daughter of a chiropractor, the importance of alignment and functional movement of the body were a major influence in the development of love for dance, which eventually turned into a lifelong passion for most physical activities.  Ultimately leading her to pursue a Pilates certification at Whole Body Gallery in West Hollywood, CA, in the spring of 2005.  She specializes in the classical Joseph Pilates Method of Contrology on all apparatuses.  Since her training and throughout her career, life has offered personal lessons in physical setbacks and recoveries which has deepened and inspired her pursuit of body sovereignty and healing.  Daedra believes in the bodies ability to heal itself—given the right direction, tools and support.  Working within this fundamental Pilates repertoire, Daedra aims to help every individual realize the full potential of their unique body.  She remains endlessly inspired by the art and science of movement, and hopes to spread that enthusiasm to each of her clients.  

TESTIMONIALS

  • “I find working with Daedra a fresh approach to Pilates work. Beyond just stretching and strengthening. She has a whole body functional focus, along with breathing exercises, that I’ve incorporated into my daily life. I’ve noticed a huge difference in my core and balance. Growing up with scoliosis, Ive had difficulty maintaining core strength until now!! I feel energized by her class and am so grateful after my weekly session with Daedra.”

    -Jessica T.

  • “The last few years of working with Daedra has been a journey in understanding my body on a deeper level. I found her after being diagnosed with Marburg Variant, MS and it has been key in keeping me feeling connection within my mind and body. Her gentle approach and understanding of my bodies capabilities and limits is why I trust her approach.”

    -Gretchen G.

  • “I think it was about 4 years ago that I began working with Daedra. I was finally tired enough of never feeling limber or able to balance and stretch like I was able to in years past. So, I walked through the door of a Pilates studio and by good fortune, into her care. She has helped me on a gentle journey to regain a good bit of my old agility, improve my balance, worked through rehabilitation of muscles that were stressed by surgeries (only enhancing the work done by physical therapists). She moves slowly through the paces when she knows I am skeptical about trying a new exercise. She pushes in a gentle way to increase my strength and endurance. We laugh together when I say I can’t do it because we both know that I will be able to do it in a couple of weeks. A bout of sciatica had me using a walking stick in 2020 but with her care, and concern and the care of a wonderful chiropractor I am now feeling better than I have in years; more strength, more energy, and more enthusiasm. I’m grateful to be able to continue to do the things I want to do and travel the world feeling totally capable in my body.”

    -Lynn H.

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