Hi, I’m Krysti!
I began my Pilates journey in 2014, with no idea what it was all about. I loved yoga and exercise, but Pilates seemed a bit woo-woo for my taste… especially when I heard about “contrology” and the importance of using your “powerhouse.”
But soon, I discovered that Pilates combined everything I love about movement: strength, balance, mindfulness — and, most importantly, it was about moving better for life, not just getting better at Pilates.
Clearly, the woo-woo convinced me, and now I’m a true believer!
Completing my 1,500-hour teacher training program only made me want to learn more. My constant curiosity about how movement can be used to improve health led me to pursue continuing education, eventually earning a degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. My research was on “Pilates and Positive Birth Outcomes,” which included Lindsey Vestal’s course, Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy for Occupational Therapists.
After graduation and board certification, I moved to L.A. to work as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (with an emphasis on Pilates training) at a pelvic floor clinic. I completed an Occupational Therapist pelvic floor training program, instructed by a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist, and the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor 1A & 1B coursework.
Through this hands-on clinical work, I came to see the hidden toll of pelvic floor dysfunction—conditions that are rarely talked about, but can severely impact health and happiness. I found a deep sense of purpose in using Pilates to bring awareness, support, and relief to this often-overlooked area of health.
My time in L.A. taught me so much, but I still felt the pull to return to my friends and family in Sacramento. I missed the community — the people who would spend their Friday nights squeezed into my midtown apartment, giggling their way through my earliest Pilates classes. What comfort we lost in floor space was made up for in love and gratitude (and deep core engagement, of course).
So, here I am! Grateful to be back in the city I love, and excited to use Pilates to help Sacramento thrive.
When I catch myself getting caught up in creating the perfect studio aesthetic or searching for the ideal piece of equipment, I think back to those early days: hand-me-down yoga mats, old throw pillows, and friends packed into my living room. I'm reminded that while expensive props and curated spaces are nice, what really matters is intentional movement, open hearts, and a shared willingness to show up, connect, and Ryze together.
