Carla's journey into understanding human
movement began in 1995 while attaining her Bachelor degree in
Physical Education in São Paulo, Brazil. There, she immersed
herself in studying posture and body alignment with a focus on
movement. This passion later led to attaining her Pilates
certification. Carla has a profound interest in exploring
movement and techniques that allow her clients to experience a
better understanding of how they move and how to improve through
exercise.
Carla received her Pilates certification in 2011 thru BASI® and
completed her Mentorship program in 2013. While living in
Pennsylvania she worked at ONE Physical Therapy and Wellness in
Bryn Mawr. As a Pilates instructor at OPTW, she had the
opportunity to work with rehab and post rehab patients in a
one-on-one setting to improve their fitness and wellness goals.
Carla's own history of orthopedic injuries moved her to pursue a
more therapeutic approach to teaching movement.
After leaving Pennsylvania, Carla continued to work both in a
clinical setting as well as from her own home-studio in Beaverton,
OR. In 2014, Carla graduated from Oregon School of Massage
and became a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of
Oregon. This additional credential affords her the
opportunity to use manual techniques to help clients improve their
well-being and body awareness even further. She is also certified
in Neurokinetic therapy and Functional Movement System, which
allows her to implement the most recent research of movement
functionality into her Pilates and massage therapy work. She has
participated in two human cadaver dissection with Gil Hedley.
In June of 2016, Carla closed her Pilates and Massage Therapy
business to become a full-time traveler. She now teaches Pilates at
her online studio (through live streaming and recorded sessions),
RV Resorts, campgrounds and outdoor settings such as public parks.
Carla also works as a substitute Pilates teacher all over the
United States.
With over 20 years of experience, Carla educates and encourages
clients on how to achieve their fitness goals while promoting a
safe practice of physical activities. Her ongoing thirst for
knowledge and dedication to receiving quality education offers her
clients a unique, wide-ranging approach to fitness and well-being
through Pilates and massage.
