bCentered Training Pilates Studio

Paula Coates has been teaching the Pilates method for over 12 years. She is a certified 2nd generation Pilates teacher and Lolita San Miguel Pilates master. This makes her part of an elite group of Pilates instructors because Lolita San Miguel is 1 of only 2 Pilates elders who were ever personally certified by Joseph Pilates himself.

Truly passionate about her work, Paula loves what she does. She has an innate ability to see what her clients need at each session, and uses an integrative approach with Pilates, biomechanics, anatomy, and yoga to move the body accordingly. She is a strong believer in the mind-body connection as well as in consistency and dedication to form and alignment.

Paula works with doctors and physical therapists to help people with back problems, scoliosis, mastectomies, neurological disorders and many other diverse issues. She also trains athletes and those who want to have a stronger core, more aligned body, and who are committed to achieving their fitness goals.

Always continuing her own training, Paula participates in yearly conferences and workshops. Currently, Paula is attending Lolita San Miguel’s Legacy Program, an additional in-depth, comprehensive study of both equipment and mat work for certifying NEW Pilates teachers. Those graduating from Paula’s Pilates training program will be certified 3rd generation Lolita San Miguel Pilates teachers. In addition to Lolita San Miguel’s work, Paula has had the opportunity to study with some of the most talented modern Pilates trainers in the world. She has earned over 30 certifications and certificates in Pilates and yoga. She most recently became TRX certified, and started taking ballet for fun. Paula feels truly blessed to help people become stronger and healthier. Her clients show her the amazing possibilities of the human body every day.