Beth has been a competitive athlete all her life.  Throughout high school and college she played soccer, basketball and track and field. She raced mountain bikes competitively for 10 years, and in 2005 Beth won the US National Championship in Downhill Mountain Biking.  She is an avid skier, mountain biker, backpacker, and swimmer.  Beth is a well-rounded athlete who has a deep understanding of what it means to use the body to its fullest potential.

 

Beth discovered Pilates to rehabilitate her body from the cumulative injuries of her athletic endeavors over the years.  She went to her first class with lower back pain, and immediately felt the benefits of this movement form.  Over time she began to correlate being a bike mechanic with being a Pilates practitioner – both practices serve the purpose of repair and maintenance to facilitate doing what she enjoys most in this life.  There is a continuum of care one can experience with Pilates, transitioning from an injured state via the rehabilitative benefits of the practice, to a more athletic movement practice.  This transition is beautiful, and is what Beth aims to share with her clients through Pilates.

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​Beth was diagnosed with breast cancer in the Fall of 2022, and subsequently underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.  Over the course of her treatment protocols, she used Pilates to maintain her mental and physical strength.  This experience, in addition to her athleticism, has reinforced Beth’s belief that Pilates can be used to rehabilitate both the mind and the body through incredible challenges.

Julie Koenig was born and raised in Nevada County. She has a background in dance, Pilates and functional fitness. Julie enjoys spending time hiking, snowboarding, paddle boarding and backpacking with her husband Jude, their two sons Max and Maddux and their spunky dog Penny.

 

She has an Associates of Science Degree from Sierra College, a Bachelors Degree in Holistic Health Practice from the American College of Holistic Health, is a certified Pilates Instructor from Integrative Teacher Training and is a certified Corrective Exercise Specialist from Core Exercise Solutions. She has trained under Jean Sullivan, Haven Caravelli, Ashely Beldon, Margaret Tappan and Sarah Duvall.

 

She has a strong foundation in anatomy and biomechanics to teach corrective and rehabilitative exercises. Julie trains clients how to improve their posture, increase flexibility, coordination and gain body awareness. She has a passion for educating others in health and wellness. Julie has over 10 years of experience working with pre and postnatal clients, specializing in classes and workshops that support women before, during and after pregnancy. Achieving solutions for total well being is a goal of Julie’s with every client. She is an advocate of comprehensive care and educates clients how to take a collaborative approach with their health. Julie is truly interested in supporting her client’s overall health and  
wellbeing. 

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Laura Wagner Balch completed her full certification with San Francisco-based Integrated Teacher Training Pilates in September 2018, after practicing mat and apparatus Pilates with the Center of Movement for sixteen years.  An educational researcher and writer by profession (Stanford PhD, 1983) Laura has realized the benefits of Pilates in addressing common ailments of a sedentary lifestyle and the opportunities afforded by engaging the body’s mind and core to move differently in the world. Over the years, she has worked with Jean Sullivan, Crissy Jory, Haven Caravelli, Trinity Minty, Meghan Koppele Duffy , and her two current Align Pilates Partners, to strengthen and diversify her practice.  During her spare time, Laura is a hiker, a bicyclist, and a violinist. 

 

Laura’s private, semi-private and mat classes introduce clients to the basic building blocks of Pilates, tailored to individual client’s muscular- skeletal needs and interests. Through Mindful Movement, Laura helps clients improve everyday movement activities while addressing common issues of gait, arthritis, scoliosis and old injuries.  Women and men of all ages are welcome!

Sundari is a Traditional Naturopath, Certified Pilates Instructor, yoga instructor and Spiritual Coach with over 20 years of experience in the healing arts. Her approach integrates ancient wisdom with modern wellness practices, creating comprehensive programs that address the interconnection of body, mind, and spirit. Sundari's expertise spans multiple disciplines including traditional naturopathy, ITT Pilates instruction, yoga teaching, and yoga therapy. Her extensive training has taken her across the globe, where she has studied with indigenous healers and spiritual elders, deepening her knowledge of sacred healing traditions and holistic wellness practices.

Sundari specializes in creating personalized transformation programs through:

• Traditional naturopathic protocols including customized diet and detox guidance

• Pilates and yoga  practices focusing on core strength and body alignment

• Spiritual coaching and energy work for personal empowerment

• Holistic sessions designed to help clients reconnect with their authentic gifts and purpose

Sundari's holistic approach addresses complete well-being—physical vitality, emotional balance, and spiritual alignment. She believes true healing occurs when clients gain awareness and take an active role in their health journey. Through her work, she creates a supportive space where individuals can clear energetic blocks, discover their natural strengths, and step into alignment with their highest potential.

Commitment to Transformation

With two decades of dedicated study and practice, Sundari brings both professional expertise and genuine compassion to her work. Whether guiding clients through perimenopause, supporting detoxification and healing, or facilitating spiritual growth, she offers practical tools and heartfelt guidance for lasting transformation.

Sundari welcomes all who are ready to reconnect with themselves and embrace their most authentic, vibrant life.