Claudia Villarreal, NCPT

Pilates Instructor

Claudia Villarreal received a Bachelors in Social Work and has postgrad studies in PR and Marketing. In her native Mexico, she worked in the education sector and automotive industry for many years.

Claudia started practicing Pilates to recover from her pregnancy 15 years ago and immediately fell in love with the method.

Through the years she has been an avid fitness enthusiast practicing cross-fit, running, kick boxing and  Pilates was always there to complement and help recover from the more high impact  activities.

After becoming an advance Pilates student, she enrolled in the Core Advancement Teacher Training Program at Pilates in the Grove to enhance her own practice. Throughout the program she discovered a passion for teaching and  is now equally passionate to help others accomplish their fitness goals.

Claudia is a firm believer that Pilates is for everyone. She uses the Pilates method to complement her 15 year old son’s basketball training, as well, she teaches Pilates to her 86 year old mom to keep her flexible and strong.

Claudia has a passion for traveling and exploring new cultures. She enjoys cooking and entertaining. She loves long walks, biking and paddle boarding.

After 450 hours of training and an apprenticeship with Marilyn Mardini and Christa Gurka, Claudia is very happy to become part of the Pilates in the Grove team and do what she loves every day.