Hot Mama Pilates gets new moms, pregnant women and menopausal women feeling good in their bodies. We focus on Pilates exercises to reduce back pain, create flat abs, improve muscle tone, improve body posture, increase flexibility, strengthen core, and reduce stress - the things a woman's body needs most.
Because we know your time is precious we provide in-home sessions for San Francisco based women. Nap time is now Hot Mama Pilates time. Find out more about Hot Mama Pilates, who we are, what we do and how we help can help you feel better in your body. Contact us with any questions or to book an appointment!
Because we know your time is precious we provide in-home sessions for San Francisco based women. Nap time is now Hot Mama Pilates time. Find out more about Hot Mama Pilates, who we are, what we do and how we help can help you feel better in your body. Contact us with any questions or to book an appointment!
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Feel better in your body with Hot Mama Pilates in-home fitness, perfectly designed with new moms and pregnant women in mind. This is not a DVD. This is not a YouTube video. This is a hands-on, personalized Pilates session designed for you to get the best results. Convenient, in-home sessions help you take the time you need to put yourself first.
Ever since taking her first dance class as a little girl, Cara has been in awe of the human body. Passionate about movement and form, Cara has been dancing her whole life and even now choreographs and performs for a variety of local dance companies. She believes, and personifies, the philosophy that every person deserves a life feeling good in their own skin.
That's why we started Hot Mama Pilates, to provide a very safe and effective way to help women feel better in their bodies. Because your time is short, we do in-home sessions at a time that best fits your schedule. We turn afternoon nap-time into Hot Mama Pilates time. Because you don't need exercise homework that involves new equipment, too much time or too much effort, we give you simple exercises to practice during your everyday life.
Pregnancy can be stressful on a woman's body - lower back pain, achy shoulders, sore hips and so much more. Pilates for pregnant women can help relieve some of these stresses. It stretches what's tight, strengthens what's weak and provides optimal body functioning to prevent body injury. It helps pregnant women connect with their core and pelvic floor muscles for a body that bounces back faster after the baby is born.
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Adele T.
Sep 04, 2019
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Cara is AMAZING! I was hesitant to reach out to a personal training, mostly because I have never done something like this and was feeling pretty shy about it, but my body had been aching for so long due some complications during my pregnancies (last one was 4 years ago!). I had heard of Cara through some connections and was so glad that I finally reached out to her.
When she first came to my home, she immediately put me at ease and I felt comfortable with her right away. Over the next several weeks, we expanded on the exercises that we did and she really helped me connect with my body in a way
When she first came to my home, she immediately put me at ease and I felt comfortable with her right away. Over the next several weeks, we expanded on the exercises that we did and she really helped me connect with my body in a way
Andrea C.
Jun 05, 2019
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Cara is amazing! She helped me get my body back post pregnancy and I fell in love with pilates. We did a lot of floor exercises with small movements that somehow still kick your butt! She always brought equipment with her, everything from the mat itself to a ball to bands to weights. I had homework through her app to complete during the week before we saw each other next. The app was easy to use and kept me in check. She was so kind to my dogs and especially to my baby who she would volunteer to hold if she was losing her head during our sessions. Very accommodating with my schedule and understanding
Allie Q.
Nov 08, 2018
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Cara has been a HUGE help healing my diastasis recti and getting back in touch with my body after having a baby. When I started working with her I had over a 4 finger gap in my abs and could barely engage my core at all. After meeting with her 1-2x a week for 6 weeks (and doing my exercise homework), we got it down to a 2 finger gap and I feel so much stronger and encouraged that I'll get my full strength back. I had minimal experience with pilates so everything was new to me but Cara does a great job explaining each exercise and uses touch or verbal cues to help you engage the right muscles
Clara B.
Sep 03, 2018
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I have been working with Cara for over 2 years and I can't say enough wonderful things about her. She is incredibly knowledgable about body mechanics, muscle stability, and posture. After having two children, Cara taught me how to stand, and taught me how to rebuild the strength in my abs. She also taught me exercised on how to strengthen my back for better posture which was much needed! What I love about Cara is that she is incredibly sweet and kind and is great with people - working with her is a lot of fun. She is always smiling and has a talent of making you feel good even after a hard
Somer H.
Nov 05, 2017
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Cara is absolutely amazing, I truly loved working with her. After having two babies in 3 years, my diastasis was pretty bad, especially since I had not corrected it after my first baby. Cara, came right in listened to where I was at with my body and we dove right in. Each session, she would have something in mind but also be willing to pivot to my needs if I had a rough night of sleep nursing baby and was out of alignment etc. I also realized in all my years of working out I never had truly connected to my core, and Cara helped me do that, I would find myself laying on the floor out of breath without
Mo S.
Sep 08, 2017
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I cannot say enough great things about Cara and Hot Mama Pilates! I had chronic back pain and legs cramps for as long as I remember and everyone recommended Pilates. My brother-in-law recommended Cara so I gave it a shot.
The best thing Cara did for me was teach be the basic foundation of Pilates. She literally taught me how to walk, sit, and stand correctly. Even those minor adjustments drastically improved my quality of life. She helped me become more aware of my body and how I move. She was always in tune with my physical and emotional well being and adjusted our classes based on how
The best thing Cara did for me was teach be the basic foundation of Pilates. She literally taught me how to walk, sit, and stand correctly. Even those minor adjustments drastically improved my quality of life. She helped me become more aware of my body and how I move. She was always in tune with my physical and emotional well being and adjusted our classes based on how
Diana G.
Jul 28, 2017
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I've been working with Cara for about 6 months, since my twin girls were 3 months old. She is an amazing pilates instructor. When I started with her I had pretty bad diastasis recti and my obgyn told me I might need surgery to correct it. Since I started working with Cara it has been steadily improving and my stomach looks and feels so much better. Cara makes every lesson challenging but doable, and she's super encouraging. I don't love to exercise, but with Cara the time passes quickly and I feel great afterwards. It's also awesome that she does in home work, because there
Andrea B.
May 23, 2017
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Love! Love! Love Cara! I was referred to Cara by Dr. Allen Harrison, who I am also grateful for. I had been to doctor after doctor trying to figure out why I was having so much pain in my hip after giving birth to my daughter. I saw multiple PTs, Orthopedists, and had two MRIs. No one could figure out what was going on and medication seemed to be the only answer. By the second meeting with Cara, she knew exactly what was wrong and how to fix it! She is incredibly knowledgeable. She will catch you if are off by the slightest. She will tell you exactly how to make the correction so you are doing
Doris P.
Mar 30, 2017
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Cara is so knowledgeable and friendly!! I really could not have found anyone better to help me start using my body correctly. You heard me right, she helps me use the proper muscle groups to do everyday tasks, which I believe is called functional movement. Yes, she is an amazingly talented Pilates instructor, but she is also a genius regarding all the parts is the body and the correct way they should be used. An example of this is always using just your core (stomach muscles) to sit and stand. Do you sit and stand correctly? I'm going to guess no, which was the case for me, and that led to
Alicia D.
Mar 01, 2017
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Cara is excellent at what she does. At about 4 month after giving birth I was ready to do something about my post natal tummy. Several people recommended her, so I went for it.
I am pretty in tune with my body and do a lot of yoga and walking, and she took that awareness of my body that I had and took it to a whole other level. I had no idea I was holding my body in ways that were exacerbating the pains and tension that I had become accustomed to over time.
Cara is also very lively, fun, enthusiastic and approving. Even in the places I am challenged body-wise, she was very supportive and I always
I am pretty in tune with my body and do a lot of yoga and walking, and she took that awareness of my body that I had and took it to a whole other level. I had no idea I was holding my body in ways that were exacerbating the pains and tension that I had become accustomed to over time.
Cara is also very lively, fun, enthusiastic and approving. Even in the places I am challenged body-wise, she was very supportive and I always
Annie P.
Feb 28, 2017
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Miriam W.
Feb 15, 2017
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Cara is a rockstar! She is able to help everyone from the super fit to me - an uncoordinated non-exerciser. Cara has a gift for teaching her clients how their bodies work and how we can make (small and large) adjustments to our posture and movement to feel SO MUCH better.
Cara is also a ray of sunshine. Always fun to talk to and super supportive and encouraging. When she says "you got this," I really feel like I do!
Cara is also a ray of sunshine. Always fun to talk to and super supportive and encouraging. When she says "you got this," I really feel like I do!
Elaine O.
Feb 07, 2017
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Not only is Cara an excellent instructor who truly knows her stuff, she is engaging, fun, and caring! As a yoga instructor, I "thought" I was connected to my core. It turns out there are lots of very subtle things that go on in the core that can great impact your ranges of motion as well as the efficiency of your movements. Despite all the subtleties of the core, Cara cues excellently such that I was able to understand exactly what she wanted me to engage.
Just after one session, I feel a lot taller, my hips and lower back are more relaxed while at the same time engaged properly, and
Just after one session, I feel a lot taller, my hips and lower back are more relaxed while at the same time engaged properly, and
Ll P.
Jan 20, 2017
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I have worked with Cara for over 5 years. She is not only a wonderful instructor but one of the few people I will gladly meet in the morning before 7 am.
Over the years, I have seen myself become stronger and have increased stamina. My posture has also has improved so much! I am in much better shape that I was 5 years ago. People ask me what I do and I have to say that I owe it all to Cara!
Over the years, I have seen myself become stronger and have increased stamina. My posture has also has improved so much! I am in much better shape that I was 5 years ago. People ask me what I do and I have to say that I owe it all to Cara!
Samantha H.
May 23, 2016
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Cara came to my home in NOPA and did a full assessment for me followed by exercises. I have chronic back pain. She helped me so much with my lower core muscles and taught me how my posture should be. My back pain started to alleviate. I am an equestrian and after having worked with Cara, my riding improved dramatically! My trainer could see the difference. Across the board, I would say all my physical activity is better. Having Cara correct your posture and give you the exercises to maintain it can be life changing. It certainly was for me.
She was very professional and kind and has made a significant
She was very professional and kind and has made a significant
Kelley B.
May 16, 2016
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I have been working with Cara for over 3 months now and I could not be happier with my experience!
I have been having shoulder pain for the past 3 years, the result of working at a desk, over mousing, along with perhaps some old injuries. Over the past 3 years of shoulder pain I have tried physical therapy, acupuncture, and massage. I have been to numerous doctors and health care practitioners. Everyone was focused solely on my shoulder area. I knew that the problem was more systemic than that, but couldn't seem to find anyone who would have that conversation with me.
When I started working
I have been having shoulder pain for the past 3 years, the result of working at a desk, over mousing, along with perhaps some old injuries. Over the past 3 years of shoulder pain I have tried physical therapy, acupuncture, and massage. I have been to numerous doctors and health care practitioners. Everyone was focused solely on my shoulder area. I knew that the problem was more systemic than that, but couldn't seem to find anyone who would have that conversation with me.
When I started working
