Angeles Rios

Working with Angeles has changed my life. Really!
Two years ago, I developed repetitive strain injuries in both my hands. I seriously thought I would need to switch careers and/​or start using voice activated typing software. It was so bad that I couldn’t do daily activities like carry groceries, my hands were so weak. My wonderful occupational health doctor and physical therapist finally convinced me that the tendinitis would keep recurring unless I changed my posture. After 20 years or so of hunched over computer work, though, my back and chest muscles were all out of wack. I sought Angeles’ help to get things balanced again.
Angeles was great at working with me where I and my puny back muscles were at. She has rigorous pilates training but is flexible enough to incorporate methods from other disciplines if she thinks it will help your body. She’s also personally experienced rehab issues of her own so knows what it is like. She’s compassionate but tough – she’s very committed to helping you achieve your goals and will definitely push you.
I now work out with Angeles twice a week. I’m stronger than I’ve ever been and am able to work at the computer without pain. It’s a bit of a stretch for me financially, but given the suffering I’ve experienced when I don’t keep my body strong, I figure I can’t afford not to.

Angeles is amazing. I originally saw her for rehabilitation from an injury, and she was the only person under whom I made major improvements, after trying several doctors, physical therapists, acupuncturists, etc. I continued to train with her while I was training for a triathlon because she has strong swimming and cycling backgrounds, and created customized workouts for me to improve my strength for these areas.
I would give her 6 stars if I could!

As a relatively new convert to Pilates, and with previous, negative gym-​pilates experiences, I was thrilled to find Angeles as an instructor.
She is extremely kind, gentle, and is able to show you the correct technique while being very supportive – it makes such a difference to find someone with extensive knowledge and training that is able to work within your specific capabilities. After only a few sessions, I was able to notice a large spike in core strength and flexibility, and looked forward to our time together as a challenging, productive, healthy realignment for my back. She is always willing to work with you and your «body quirks» to make sure you are using the best technique, at the level that you are at, so you come away feeling stronger (and sore!) and grounded. She is awesome! I have participated in group mat classes at her previous location, and done private sessions, duets, and small group reformer sessions with her, and love them all. Go now, lose 15 pounds, and gain 3 inches in height!