Building Balance in the South Bay: The ‘Move with Grace’ Approach to Movement & Wellbeing
Hi, I’m Grace
I’m a Pilates instructor, Stretch Therapist, and Personal Trainer based in the South Bay.
For me, movement is about feeling connected, capable, and confident in your body. Over the years, I’ve learned that the most powerful changes come when we build from the inside out — finding stability, cultivating strength, and embracing stretch.
Stability: The Foundation
The quiet strength that supports everything else.
Stability is where it all begins — it’s about balance, posture, and awareness. It’s what helps you stand taller, relax your shoulders, and move through life with a sense of ease and quiet confidence.
I first discovered the power of Pilates while studying at university. I was stressed and searching for a physical outlet to decompress. From my very first class, I experienced a new way of moving — one that made me feel strong from the inside out. I also noticed that Pilates was the perfect antidote to a busy mind; its precise movements anchor your attention in the moment.
Through years of teaching, I’ve created classes that meet you where you are while encouraging you to grow. Sessions that give you space to notice your body, connect to your breath, and build a stable foundation.
In my Pilates sessions in Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, we focus on connecting breath, alignment, and control so your body feels supported in every movement — ultimately helping you move through life with greater fulfilment and ease.
Pilates by the ocean
Strength: The Empowerment
Building resilience from the inside out.
Strength isn’t just physical — it’s mental too. It’s the confidence to challenge yourself and the trust that your body will show up for you. It’s an ongoing commitment to your lifelong home: your body.
I began my strength training journey in a budget gym with a friend who showed me the ropes. We chatted, lifted, laughed — and I was hooked. I loved seeing what my body could do, and it turned out to be much more than I’d imagined.
Strength training taught me respect for my body — a trust that I am strong and capable. It’s given me resilience that extends far beyond the gym.
Through personalized strength sessions, I help clients build functional, sustainable strength — not just for workouts, but for everyday life. My goal is to empower you to show up for yourself, move confidently, and feel capable through all seasons of life.
Fitness in the South Bay
Stretch: The Freedom
Where release and recovery meet.
Stretching is where integration happens — it’s the balance to all that effort, the space that allows your body to breathe and reset.
Assisted stretch therapy helps release tension, restore mobility, and reconnect you with your body’s natural rhythm. It’s a crucial investment in longevity — because if you work hard, you need to recover harder.
Since working hands-on with clients, I’ve seen how our bodies tell the stories of our lives. Our injuries, challenges, and pain points all carry meaning. When we listen and respond with care, we can move with greater awareness, freedom, and intention.
Bringing It All Together
Stability, Strength, and Stretch aren’t just the services I offer — they’re the philosophy behind everything I do.
Together, they create a complete approach to movement and wellbeing that helps you feel stronger, calmer, and more at home in your body.
If you’re local to Manhattan Beach or Redondo Beach and are looking for a mindful, intelligent approach to movement, I’d love to work with you — let’s create more ease and strength in your body together.
For Health & Happiness,
Grace
Move With Grace
