Meet the Team

Angie Niemeyer | Owner & Master Trainer

With over a decade of experience in the Pilates world, Angie Niemeyer is a passionate and dedicated instructor who believes in the transformative power of movement. Since becoming a Certified Pilates Instructor in 2016, Angie has built a career focused on helping individuals of all backgrounds and abilities achieve their wellness goals through mindful movement and personalized care.

Angie’s training journey began in 2014, and she went on to complete her 500-hour Comprehensive All-Apparatus Teacher Training through Pilates Sports Center International, Inc. She had the privilege of studying privately under Master Trainer/Professional Dancer Helena Talman, and under the tutelage of renowned PSC co-founders Andromeda Stevens and Kelli Altounian, which deeply influenced her approach to teaching.

Over the years, Angie has worked with a diverse range of clients, from those seeking general fitness and wellness to individuals working through specific health challenges, such as pre- and post-natal recovery, neurological conditions, scoliosis, osteoporosis, and injury recovery, as well as athletes looking to enhance their performance. This experience has shaped her holistic, client-centered approach that adapts to every person’s unique needs.

Angie’s first studio, in Tujunga Village, was where she developed her love for creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all body types. Although she was devastated when the pandemic forced her to close that location, Angie took this setback as an opportunity for growth and reflection. Five yearsof personal and professional development, combined with support from mentors, friends, and family, has led her to her new studio home in Toluca Lake. 

Today, Angie is thrilled to reintroduce her Pilates practice to the community she loves, along with a talented team that includes instructors Elizabeth Ordway and Kimberly Padgett, who have been with her from the beginning. Together, they’re excited to welcome all bodies to their new space, where thoughtful, intentional movement can change lives.

  • Elizabeth Ordway is a certified Pilates instructor and movement coach with over 20 years of experience helping clients build graceful strength, improve flexibility and move with confidence. Known for her warm, encouraging teaching style, she tailors each session to the individual, making Pilates accessible, effective and enjoyable.

    Her approach focuses on teaching the person, not just the method —using Pilates as a versatile toolbox to improve core strength, posture, mobility, and overall wellness. Elizabeth combines classical Pilates principles with modern techniques to create a personalized, results-driven experience.

    Elizabeth is classically trained and certified in Pilates and several complementary movement and wellness methods including yoga, dance, Reiki, the Franklin Method, Gyrotonic, and bodyrolling techniques. She is also the creator of Targeted Toning Pilates for Beginners, a best-selling Pilates DVD known for its core-centric and body-sculpting routines.

    Elizabeth looks forward to helping clients become their best selves—bringing her passion for movement to this beautiful studio and community.

  • Kimberly’s Pilates journey began after suffering a hip injury and having surgery. Along with physical therapy, she used Pilates to rehab her body. Shortly after getting her certification, she started teaching at a chiropractic practice where she’s spent the past several years rehabbing others.

    As a professional dancer, Pilates has been key to elongating her career. Without it, she would not be able to do all the things she loves. She’s so excited to be joining the team at Toluca Lake Pilates! We all deserve to feel our best, and she’s excited to be part of your journey to wellness. Proudly certified by The Body Arts & Sciences Institute BASI. 

  • Caitlin is an LA native who discovered Pilates in 2008 and fell in love with the practice. What started as a way to get herself out of pain grew into a lifelong passion for mindful movement. She earned her comprehensive certification in 2012 and has been teaching ever since.

    Her classes blend classical and contemporary Pilates with a focus on alignment, form, and the mind-body connection. Caitlin is all about helping people build strength, confidence, and deeper body awareness. She has worked with everyone from stunt actors to octogenarians and complete beginners, and she loves helping each person feel strong, capable, and at home in their body.

    Caitlin believes you’re always a student, so she never ceases to hone her craft. 

  • Michelle Ybarra is a Pilates instructor who has a passion for helping people achieve their personal fitness goals, restore strength and mobility to their body, recover from injury, and establish a peaceful and healthy connection between mind and body using movement. After suffering from years of debilitating back pain, Michelle understands the importance of finding a safe, fun, and holistic way to maximize the body's abilities while living pain-free. Practicing Pilates since 2016, Michelle is dedicated to continuing to build upon her knowledge and experience to help her clients attain their health and fitness goals.

    Michelle is comprehensively trained in all Joseph Pilates apparatus, has received a certification in pre- and postnatal Pilates from the Pilates Sports Center, and continues to love learning to bring more skills to her lesson planning and clientele.

    Michelle enjoys camping, hiking, sporting events, spending time with her husband and two dogs, and making memories with friends and family.

  • Blythe Asher, best known as a casting director and executive producer, decided to dedicate herself to health and wellness upon receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. During recovery, Blythe, a mother of two sons, rediscovered her love of Pilates.

    Her devoted practice eventually led to certification training and additional training in prenatal and postpartum Pilates. She continued the journey by working with clients who are facing a cancer diagnosis or are in recovery.

    Blythe loves working with clients and is always learning and researching how to give them the best Pilates workout for their individual bodies.

  • Daisha Graf is a versatile artist known for her acting (Peacock’s Based on a True Story, Disney+’s Big Shot, FOX’s Call Me Kat), dancing (Beyoncé, Rihanna, Santigold), and content creation. She has collaborated with top beauty and lifestyle brands, including Pantene, Shea Moisture, and Kohl’s.

    A certified Pilates, dance, and cycling instructor, Daisha also partners with brands such as Livestrong to promote wellness. Her creative range extends to writing and starring in the acclaimed short film Don’t Touch My Hair, featured on Misty Copeland’s YouTube channel.

    With a career spanning entertainment and fitness, Daisha continues to inspire and captivate audiences through both the arts and wellness. "It always seems impossible until it's done."

Alisha Ricardi | Manager

Alisha is an actor, screenwriter and lifelong athlete who has competed in USAG gymnastics and NCAA Division I track & field. As a former dancer, she fell in love with Pilates as a complement to her favorite types of training. Prior to joining Toluca Lake Pilates, Alisha was a spin instructor in Studio City and also spent 15 years as a sports journalist at ESPN.com and some of the nation’s largest newspapers. When Alisha isn’t working out, you can likely find her baking or DIYing whatever project she can get her hands on!

  • Originally from Chicagoland, Katrina landed in LA 10 years ago after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a BA in Dance and Marketing. She's been in love with this city ever since. Through 30 years of training and performing, dance has played a key role in shaping Katrina’s passion for movement and its transformative healing powers. She entered the fitness industry in 2017 and has since worked/taught at several boutique studios across LA, supporting everything from PowerPlate training to heated mat Pilates to dance fitness. Katrina is so excited to be part of the Toluca Lake Pilates team and community, and to help create a space that feels welcoming, fun, and empowering. 

  • Mireya is a mother, dedicated fitness enthusiast, and advocate for postpartum well-being. She discovered the transformative power of Pilates after experiencing its significant benefits for pelvic-floor health. Driven by her passion for fitness and a desire to share its advantages with others, Mireya is currently pursuing certification as a Pilates instructor. She holds a Bachelor's in Sociology from Long Beach State University. Growing up in North East Los Angeles, Mireya is a lifelong Dodgers fan and avid traveler. 

  • Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, Hannah is passionate about health and wellness. Dance, yoga, and movement are important pillars in her life, and she’s always encouraging others to stay active. With a strong foundation in movement and a commitment to helping others lead balanced lives, she brings enthusiasm and dedication to everything she does. Her goal is to inspire others to connect with their bodies and achieve their fitness goals in a supportive, uplifting environment.