I believe that movement has the capacity to change lives; and through mindful movement, it is possible to find balance, build strength and improve mobility to achieve a harmonious state of wellness.
My Pilates journey started in 2002 as an alternative treatment for chronic pain related to scoliosis, a condition I was diagnosed with at a young age causing curvature of the spine.
With guidance from knowledgeable teachers and a deep desire to re-gain control of my body, I learned movement patterns that focused on lengthening my spine and creating strong, connected and balanced muscle integration with lasting effects. My Pilates practice positively influenced my quality of life by transforming the way I experienced movement and allowed me to overcome many barriers that exist with chronic pain. I wanted to share this revelation with the world. In 2011, I started on my path to becoming a teacher so that I could share this knowledge with others. I’ve never looked back since.
I am proud to be a Balanced Body certified Pilates Teacher and practicing member of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists. I hold many continuing ed. certifications in the areas of pain management, hip and knee function, lower back and pelvic health, scoliosis and fascial anatomy to name a few.
Movement has been a constant throughout my life and I am grateful for my personal experiences that illuminate my love of teaching and desire to foster a stronger community through movement.
When I’m not nerding out about Pilates, you can find me in nature with my sweet doggo on a trail or a beach or chasing the sunset.
I welcome you whole-heartedly to CIRKL Pilates, where movement sets your stage for wellness.
Krista is the first professional I’ve worked with in over a decade who took the time and had the insight to provide a thorough assessment and a useful personalized program. After years of chronic pain and lack of mobility I’m finally on the road back to good health! I highly recommend Krista as a great practitioner and a clear leader in her field.
Read More >Krista is a joy to spend time with. She is positive and encouraging and patient and kind. She cares about my whole being welfare, and is as supportive as a person can be. Most notably, Krista is immensely knowledgeable about body anatomy, structure, movement, strength and healing. You will be lucky to be a client of Krista's, as you will be in the best hands out there!
San Francisco, CA (online sessions!)
Krista is an amazing pilates teacher. She is highly professional, experienced, and knowledgeable. My original intention in beginning training with Krista was to strengthen my body and my core for the demands of my work. Now, it's to continue deepening my practice. Krista is helping me advance my understanding of pilates and how it relates to the full capacity of an interconnected bodily awareness. She trains me at my pace and strengthens my core and overall strength. I progress at my own speed under her excellent guidance and teaching.
Krista's teaching is superb.
Read More >I’ve been attending Pilates classes for a number of years with a range of excellent teachers for both mat and reformer classes. Krista has been hands down the best teacher I’ve worked with. Her knowledge of the subtle nuances required for different types of rehab never fails to impress and her dedication to continuous development and learning in the field is obvious by the quality of her teaching. She goes above and beyond classes to ensure her clients have appropriate exercises to set them up for success as much outside the classroom as in it. Krista also integrates feedback from other professionals I’ve seen (physiotherapists, RMTs, osteopaths) into our exercises in a way that I haven’t experienced before and as a result has had a more profound impact on my recovery than any other single professional I’ve worked with. I would recommend Krista unreservedly for anyone who wants to maximise their Pilates experience.
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