Born and raised in Venice, California, Tracy loved movement from a very young age, dancing ballet, flamenco and modern dance. While training more seriously in classical ballet as a teenager, Tracy was introduced to Pilates and Gyrotonic to keep her strong and injury-free. Feeling empowered with better knowledge of how to correctly utilize her body, Tracy had found a new passion!
Later on while working as a physical therapist aid, Tracy began incorporating the principles of Pilates she learned in her own Pilates practice and saw the exciting results it had on her patients- newfound strength, stability, and length. Hungry for a deeper understanding of the body and it's mechanics, she received a certification in STOTT Pilates.
Later on while working as a physical therapist aid, Tracy began incorporating the principles of Pilates she learned in her own Pilates practice and saw the exciting results it had on her patients- newfound strength, stability, and length. Hungry for a deeper understanding of the body and it's mechanics, she received a certification in STOTT Pilates.
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Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening your core muscles, and then challenges those muscles to stay strong and active during different movements. It also helps with overall body strength, correcting posture, improving flexibility, and preventing injury. Try to come in a few minutes early to fill out a little paperwork and say hello to your instructor.
We are located in beautiful downtown Santa Monica, convenient to Brentwood, Venice and West LA. Walk through the courtyard to the back, go through the wooden gate and up the stairs to the left. The studio is at the top of the stairs. Directions from Brentwood: From San Vicente Blvd., turn onto 4th St. Turn left onto Wilshire, arrive at 522 Wilshire.
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Isobel Gardner Lmft
Aug 26, 2019
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I've been coming to Sandpiper pilates since 2013! I love this place! It's where you go when you want body transformation! I started Stott Pilates in Stockholm, Sweden in 2012, and was so happy to find this Stott Pilates gym when I moved back to LA. Initially, I lived in Malibu but it was still worth the drive. Now I live in Santa Monica so it's just around the corner. I recently started training with Dora, after a years hiatus from pilates due to recovering from the Woolsey Wild Fire and I am amazed how fast I'm back on track and how only after 4 sessions I feel so STRONG! My core in particular
Erin Carr
Oct 04, 2017
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Tracy and Sand piper pilates should be your go to place for pilates. I have been working with Tracy both in private pilates sessions and/or in group reformer classes, depending on my schedule. She offers small group reformer classes (only 5 people) that provide a lot of attention. She is amazing and really knows what she is doing. She was a dancer and also has a rehab background so works with advanced individuals as well as those with injuries. I am a physical therapist and refer patients to her when they are ready to start a regular exercise routine. To anyone who hasn't done pilates, try a few
