Van Halsema Pilates

Specialties

Van Halsema Pilates offers both classical and therapeutic Pilates training to individuals from ages 13 through 88. Clients can choose from group or private sessions.

History

Established in 2006.

I have taught Pilates since 1988. When I moved to Los Angeles in 2006 I had a following of clients already due to my frequent visits to LA, so I opened a private studio where my clients could come for regular instruction.

Meet the Business Owner

amahl V.

Business Owner

My first name is Amahl but since modeling days I’ve been called «Van» as a nickname from my Dutch last name. I’ve been teaching Pilates for 25 years. While growing up and traveling in more than 50 countries, I became fascinated with body movement in different cultures, watching everything from Sufi whirling dervishes to the Bolshoi Ballet. I began to see how physical activity could both center me and strengthen and heal my body. I had fun learning Pilates while working as a model in Europe in the 1980s. I became an instructor while living in New York City. I have studied with many teachers. My most recent certification is from the Physical Mind Institute in Manhattan. Later in my life, as the victim of 2 car crashes, I learned the value of Pilates during my recoveries from multiple surgeries. This experience propelled me to further studies in anatomy and physical therapy and both expanded and enriched my teaching. I have a great balance of new, medical and athletic clients.