Bella Forma Pilates

Specialties

Private pilates lessons (on reformer and other equipment) scheduled by appointment Monday through Saturday.

Pilates mat classes and Pilates reformer classes scheduled almost every day of the week.

We provide the very best pilates training by hiring only exceptional teachers (who are all certified by the best pilates schools) and who also happen to be nice people.

Check out our web site to see this gorgeous pilates studio complete with the very best pilates equipment, crystal chandelier, skylights, wall to wall mirrors and more.

Twice a year we offer a pilates certification program with international pilates leader, BASI Pilates.

Stop by to check us out if you are ever shopping at the Carlsbad Forum Shops as we are located upstairs above the new Urban Outfitters and H&M Stores.

We regularly run new client specials and strive to provide the best pilates experience imaginable. Don’t make a decision on another pilates studio before you try us first!

History

Established in 2006.

Owner, Gina (Petelin) Axelson, opened her first pilates studio, GP Pilates, in 2002 and has never looked back. She knew she always wanted to expand and couldn’t wait to open Bella Forma Pilates Studio & Boutique the first time she visited the Carlsbad Forum Shops. Not wanting it to be just like every other pilates studio, the luxurious design and elaborate architecture was intented to provide a sanctuary for discriminating clients who desire the very best in pilates AND aesthetics.

Meet the Business Owner

Gina A.

Business Owner

Gina began her pilates journey at the urging of her younger sister, Patty, and like most people was hooked on pilates from the very beginning. After years of private instruction and a desire for a career change, Gina left her corporate job in 2001 and completed her first pilates certification. At the same time she completed the UCSD Extension professional certificate for Exercise Science & Physiology while becoming an ACE certified personal trainer. In 2002 she opened her first pilates studio, GP Pilates, which allowed her to fuse her love of pilates, people and business. In 2004 she jumped at the opportunity to be certified by West Coast Pilates and started the long process of creating her second studio, Bella Forma Pilates Studio & Boutique, which opened in 2006. She is currently enrolled in the International BASI Pilates certification program (her third certification), is PMA Certified, and is grateful for all the people and joy pilates has brought to her life.