Instructors
Therese
Therese Fricke, Certified Pilates & PT, B.S.P.E. Exercise Science/Athletic Training, ACSM PT/USATF Coach/ Yoga Mittra Certified/Viniyoga-200hr. RYT 2017 Pre-Post Natal, Post Rehabilitation - has been teaching Pilates for almost 20 years; originally experienced in New York, trained in Los Angeles, and taught with various reputable studios in West LA: Santa Monica, Pacific West Hollywood, Pacific Palisades, and San Francisco. The journey in Pilates ultimately began with
strong roots as an athlete in Pacific Northwest: Traditional Sports like Soccer, Cross Country/Track, and Basketball, along with Figure Skating paved the way towards helping others to create and attain goals; and the hands on approach to coaching, guiding, and preparing others to get there!
Having attended both Pacific Lutheran University (Exercise Science/Athletic Training-Pre therapy Concentration); and USC's Graduate School of Occupational Therapy, Therese gained a strong educational background in Rehabilitation Medicine. She has worked with various populations in Physical Therapy, Pre-Post Natal, Elite Athletes, and Celebrity Clientele. She has also had/maintained her own business since 2005. A newcomer to Newport Beach in 2018, She relocated back to southern California, briefly taught and directed Pilates programs at Lifetime and LA Fitness, now maintains her own private practice and clients at her studio, Rooted Soul Movement in Corona Del Mar (Newport Beach area). She is also certified in several other specialty areas of fitness and a USATF Elite Master Runner and Running Coach, A singer, songwriter and mother of a 10 year old daughter.