Pilates, Yoga, & Barre
with Celia Willson
NCPT Classical & Contemporary Pilates Teacher
E-RYT500 Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Barre Certified Teacher Certified Women's Health & Nutrition Coach |
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PilatesI began taking Pilates classes in 2019 and immediately knew that this form of resistance training was what my body had been desperately needing. Over the course of two years, I completed the contemporary STOTT Pilates Intensive trainings with Holly Ferguson at Blue Sparrow Pilates in San Francisco and Amanda Rice Fletcher at Conscious Education in Denver. I became officially certified through STOTT Pilates in 2022 as a Level 1 teacher and in 2023 as a Level 2 teacher. This certification includes the beginning, intermediate and advanced trainings in Matwork, Reformer, Chair, Cadillac and Barrels as well as the Injuries and Special Populations training. I have additionally completed the STOTT Pilates courses: Zenga V2Vinyasa with Amanda Rice Fletcher, Anatomy for Pilates Instructors with Holly Ferguson, Athletic Reformer with John Garey, and Flexion Free with Laura Bovenkerk. In 2024 I completed Cheri Cohen's Classical Pilates training in Eureka through the advanced trainings in all equipment including the addition of the Baby Arm Chair, the Ped-o-pul and the Electric Chair. In 2025 I completed both the one-on-one advanced classical reformer and Cadillac trainings and mentorship with Nicole Smith through Core Love Culture in Philadelphia as well as the Arm-Back Connection and How to Run a Joe's Gym workshops with Leslie Logan. In 2025 I completed Modular 1 of the Scolio-Pilates training and completed Modular 2 in 2026 focusing on working in depth with scoliosis clients through the lens of Pilates. Additionally, I am a certified Barre instructor, completing the certification through American Barre Technique.
"Change happens through movement, and movement heals." 
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YogaMy love of movement began back in 2003 when I was first introduced to yoga while living in Hawaii. I immediately experienced the immense physical and healing benefits of the practice while attending classes daily at the yoga studio I had started working at. In 2018, I completed the 200 hour Anusara yoga teacher training with Peggy Profant and Samantha Akers in Arcata, followed closely by both the advanced 100 hour Bhakti/Urban Flow training with Rusty Wells in San Francisco and the advanced 300 hour TheraYoga Method training studying under Samantha Akers in Arcata. This training applied the therapeutic lens through yoga for special conditions, fascial fitness, biomechanics, anatomy, cognitive yoga, back health, breath work, engaged yin, restorative yoga and meditation. I completed the Understanding Trauma, Resilience & How Yoga Heals training taught by Alison Scola working specifically with the autonomic nervous system and became certified in Yoga Nidra through Liz Heffernan, both trainings were led through the Soma Yoga Institute. In early 2023, I completed Flow School with Bonnie Weeks in Portland, Oregon. This intensive training focused on fun and creative movement, building an impactful experience in the room, and how to design and weave together intelligent and interesting sequencing. I started off 2024 completing Janet Stone's Begin Again training with 40 days of practice immersion followed by Seane Corn's Yoga and Transformational Inner Work. This work is a deep dive into the psycho/somatic experience through asanas, pranayamas, shadow work, energetic anatomy, meditation, yoga philosophy and spiritual practices to help reshape how our past experiences influence us now. I have additionally taken over 70 hours in yoga workshops led by International yoga instructors.
I teach alignment based classes and believe that by safely and consistently incorporating yoga and Pilates into our lives, we will truly experience improvements in health, gain strength as well as happiness, and move through our days with more ease. When we find exercise that we enjoy, that is fun and that feels good, it becomes easy to prioritize. I want to help you find a love for daily movement and success in your goals.
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Scoliosis Client Testimonial
“Celia is an engaging, compassionate, and knowledgable Pilates teacher who has helped me change my heath and life. Through the years I have worked with many health care professionals including doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and yoga and Pilates teachers, searching for help in managing my scoliosis, back pain and shortness of breath. None of them have been able to give me any real information or help with my condition which has gotten worse as the years go by. Celia is the first person I’ve met who is very well educated in this particular area. She has a real understanding of what to do to help me get stronger, more stable and pain free. After my first visit with Celia I felt better and realized that she was going to be able to help me. With her gentle and knowledgeable guidance, I have built my core strength which protects my spine and gives my lungs the space I need to breathe easier. I never thought that I would be able to find healing and comfort after all these years.”
Private SessionsPrivate sessions are a great option if you-
•have scoliosis or a back/hip injury •are working with an injury or chronic pain •have limitations •want to focus on specific areas of the body •need modifications tailored for your body •like one-0n-one instruction •like to move at a slower pace •would like the option of adding in yoga •have limited availability in your schedule •want to gain the endurance to join group classes •need the accountability of a scheduled weekly session •group classes just aren't your thing •would like to advance your practice with personalized training •love to workout by yourself, with your bestie(s), or with your partner |
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current class scheduleMondays
9am Reformer Level 2. Vida Sana Studio 10am Barre + Reformer. Vida Sana Studio Tuesdays 9am Jumpboard Reformer. Vida Sana Studio 11am Gentle Reformer. Vida Sana Studio 4:30pm Pilates Barre. The Club for Fitness 5:30pm Power Vinyasa Yoga. The Club for Fitness Wednesdays 8am Pilates Barre. The Club for Fitness 10am Barre + Reformer. Vida Sana Studio Thursdays 7am Mixed Equipment. Vida Sana Studio 9am Tower. Vida Sana Studio 11am Gentle Reformer. Vida Sana Studio 12pm Reformer Level 2. Vida Sana Studio 4:30pm Pilates Barre. The Club for Fitness Fridays 9am Pilates Barre. The Club for Fitness view the locations & sign up for classesVida Sana Pilates Studio |
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