The Studios
Pilates Studio City offers warm, comforting and inviting studios that provides Private, Semi-Private, Group Reformer and Private GYROTONIC ® sessions. We offer private rooms that enhance the environment for focused learning, attention, and flow. In our beautiful "Open Studios" we present innovative and exciting specialty group classes — Pilates Mat, Fundamental Pilates Mat and Nia dance technique. All the classes offered are complementary modalities to enhance the lifestyle of whole body health.

All the instructors at Pilates Studio City have completed various Comprehensive Training Programs that have met the requirements set forth by the Pilates Method Alliance.  They are qualified Pilates teachers with incredible knowledge and a broad range of experience in the Pilates method. 

Nichole Martinez-Barreto
Nichole first came to the practice of Pilates as a professional dancer and massage therapist in 1997.  The Pilates principles of posture and dynamic alignment presented an arena of vast healing potential and transformation that guided her educational path and experience. She completed the Pilates teacher training program with Marie-Jose Bloom-Lawrence of Long Beach Dance Conditioning in 1998.  As a Pilates instructor Nichole continues to deepen her knowledge of the Pilates principles today. In 2000 she became an apprentice for four years alongside Dr. Kevin Michael D.C. founder of Orthokinetics Remodeling; a hands-on approach that utilizes the body's electrical and myofascial system in relation to structural stability and wellness. This experience gave her a unique understanding of the  body's integral system of healing within a clinical setting. Nichole is a Master Trainer for the Pilates Sports Center Teacher Training Program.

Nichole is a certified white belt trainer of the Nia technique and loves to share in the joy of movement and the expression of one's authentic self through dance. She is a level one certified trainer of the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® and through the grace of all of these modalities she is dedicated to inspiring intelligent movement that integrates & awakens  awareness to enhance the quality of LIFE!

Lora Anderson
Lora began her journey in Pilates as a professional dancer in 1997 when she began practicing Pilates to strengthen herself during rigorous rehearsals and performance schedules.  As a Radio City Rockette for nine years, she never missed a show and remained injury free. Attributing this to training in the Pilates method, Lora received her certification in Pilates and has made it her career!  Lora is also a PMA Pilates Certified™ Teacher (pilatesmethodalliance.org). Witnessing first hand how it changed her life and has helped countless others, Lora has dedicated herself to continually deepen her understanding of the human body, alignment and physical activity that connects the body, mind and soul such as Pilates.  Lora is also a level one certified trainer of the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® and integrates dance and conditioning into her teaching as well. Lora is a Master Trainer for the Pilates Sports Center Teacher Training Program. 

Lora received a B.S. in Dance Management from Oklahoma City University with an emphasis in dance performance. She has appeared in numerous musicals including A Chorus Line, The Will Rogers Follies, La Cage aux Folles, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Mack & Mabel. Lora has traveled the world dancing and performed at Disneyland and Universal Studios.  She also enjoys choreographing.

Lora's mission is to help others enhance their health and vitality so they can stand tall and enjoy life to the fullest.