ingrid JOHNSON

While attending the University of Michigan on a full piano scholarship, she fell in love with exercise and fitness. She earned her Master’s Degree in Exercise Science at Oakland University. She went on to study Pilates with STOTT PILATES® (2000), high-performance corrective exercise, and golf conditioning at the CHEK Institute in Encinitas (2001). She is also certified with ISSA as a personal trainer.

At the forefront of golf fitness, she has produced her own line of Golf Conditioning DVD’s and her own weekly Golf Conditioning TV show.

In 2006, she moved to Encinitas to train exclusively at pillarPERFORMANCE. She also runs weekly Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s patients classes. She believes in staying on top of the latest research in exercise and fitness, so her workout design is of the highest scientific quality. She doesn’t follow fitness fads, but rather uses proven techniques to bring results to her clients.

“As a classical pianist from Sweden, this is my approach to fitness…Think of your body as an instrument. Much like learning how to play an instrument, a physical training program needs a solid foundation, a logical progression, should value discipline and consistency, and include an appropriate repertoire of movements” – IJ

trish DACOSTA

Trish DaCosta is a Pilates instructor and Personal Trainer on a mission to boost her clients’ performance and longevity in whatever athletic pursuit they love. She is trained in both classical and STOTT PILATES®, studied under a Second Generation Master Pilates Trainer and holds several certifications from NASM, Spinning and ACE.

Trish also runs Barbell Pilates where she coaches strength and recreational athletes online how to integrate Pilates into their training to elevate their performance and master their bodies.

“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” – Francis of Assisi

raquel ROBLES

Raquel (aka Rocky) has always been fascinated with the body for as long as she can remember. She loves how the body constantly changes especially throughout our lifetime. Being in alignment, structurally, spiritually, nutritionally, emotionally is crucial to longevity and vitality. Her approach to each client is tailored to each individual based on where they are at. She looks at the entire body system not just how you look physically, but inside out.

She has worked with clients helping them correct their posture, alignment, mobility, strength conditioning, and nutrition/immune system. She continues to apply the knowledge she has learned and loves learning on a daily basis. She loves what she do and do what she loves. Outside of work, she spends her time in nature, from the ocean to the mountains.

“Life is meant to be fun. Simplify, Smile, Love, Laugh at yourself often, it is healthy!” – RR

susie WALOCH-LEISTEN

Susie Waloch Leisten was born and raised in southern California. Her interest in fitness started in high school when her mother became a group exercise instructor. After graduating from Vista High School in 1979, Susie took the appropriate training to also become a group exercise instructor. Her love of dance and exercise continued to grow, and she then took the necessary steps to become a certified personal trainer.

The joy Susie gets from working with students in her classes and one on one with her clients is undeniable. Susie especially enjoys working with the more mature adults whose needs include balance, bone density and overall strength so they can live their lives to the fullest.

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou