The Team
Instructors
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Angie Niemeyer is a Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) Board Director, studio owner, Pilates educator, and mentor with more than 20 years of experience spanning leadership, entrepreneurship, and movement education. As the owner of Toluca Lake Pilates, she is passionate about helping clients move better, feel stronger, and build sustainable wellness through thoughtful, intentional movement.
Certified through Pilates Sports Center International, Angie completed her 500-hour Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training and has spent more than a decade working with clients of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that movement should be both effective and accessible, meeting each person where they are.
Before founding Toluca Lake Pilates, Angie spent more than two decades in leadership roles across media, marketing, and entrepreneurship. The strategic thinking, relationship-building, and commitment to excellence she developed throughout her corporate career continue to shape the culture of her studio, her approach to education, and her passion for mentoring the next generation of Pilates instructors.
Today, Angie leads Toluca Lake Pilates alongside a talented team of instructors who share her commitment to authentic, high-quality movement education. She is also preparing to launch The Pilates School, a comprehensive teacher training program built on personalized mentorship, educational excellence, and a commitment to advancing excellence in Pilates education.
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Master trainer 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.
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Master trainer Elizabeth 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.
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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.
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Daisha 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."
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Lexy is a dedicated Pilates instructor specializing in All-Apparatus Pilates for beginners. Passionate about inclusivity and approachability, she is committed to helping others discover the joy of Pilates.
Lexy designs her classes to be challenging yet supportive, pushing clients to grow without feeling intimidated.
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When Paige discovered the magical world of Pilates, she was truly humbled and inspired, and felt passionately about becoming both a student and teacher of the practice.
Paige is a certified Pilates Instructor across all apparatus who studied under Master Trainer Helena Hultburg-Talman and Dr. Andromeda Stevens, at Pilates Sports Center. She’s also a Certified Personal Trainer through ISSA, a USA Master Trainer and -- fun fact -- once served as the in-house trainer at the Playboy Mansion.
The goals of her clients serve as the foundation and inspiration for her creative and challenging sessions. Paige prioritizes breath work, strengthening, and lengthening, and loves to help build a deep connection between mind, body, and spirit.
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With a background in science, Patrice brings a grounded understanding of anatomy and biomechanics to her teaching. Her practice is built upon a classical foundation, and she blends the integrity of the original method with updated approaches that address the postural demands of modern life.
She specializes in the often-overlooked Cadillac and Wunda Chair apparatus, guiding clients through grounded, therapeutic sessions that emphasize postural awareness, stability, and strength. Patrice is also certified in pre- and post-natal Pilates, supporting mothers through each stage with intelligent sequencing and deep core recovery.
Her method is designed to complement a variety of fitness disciplines, including yoga, strength training, and athletics. She places special focus on counterbalancing hypermobility, retraining deep stabilizing muscles, and restoring alignment for lasting resilience.
In addition to her Pilates expertise, Patrice holds a certification in Gerontology and has extensively studied healthspan and biohacking — insights that inform her holistic, longevity-focused approach to movement.
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Cassi is a Pilates instructor with 7 years of teaching experience and a lifelong passion for connection, strength, and athletic performance. As an equestrian athlete herself, she has a unique understanding of the physical demands of riding and works with equestrian athletes to develop the strength, stability, and body awareness that translate directly into the saddle.
At the heart of Cassi’s teaching is the belief that a deeper connection to our bodies is essential to living a fuller, more empowered life. She views Pilates as an education for the body—teaching us to move with greater awareness, intention, strength, and control. Her goal is to create a practice that extends beyond the studio, giving clients an understanding of their bodies that stays with them long after they leave their session. Through this approach, she aims to cultivate a lasting foundation for strength, confidence, and quality of life.
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Clare is a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor and classically trained ballerina whose approach to movement is rooted in precision, intention, and connection. She first found Pilates through her own experience with scoliosis and years of training off-stage, discovering a practice that helped her build strength, move with greater awareness, and feel more connected to her body.
Drawing on her background in ballet, Clare brings an eye for alignment and detail to every session while keeping the work grounded, encouraging, and deeply personal. Her classes are thoughtful and challenging, designed to help you move with purpose, build lasting strength, and leave feeling more connected to yourself.
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Alexis hails from the beautiful city of Denver, Colorado where she began dancing at her mother's dance studio at the age of two. Alexis attended Denver School of the Arts for Junior and High School majoring in Dance. While going to DSA, she also attended Artistic Fusion Dance Academy, named one of the top 20 dance studios in the US by Dance Magazine.
She graduated in 2010 and continued to pursue dance at California Institute of the Arts. Alexis graduated from CalArts in 2014, with her Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Dance. She received her Pilates certification from Sheppard Method Pilates in 2014 and combines the benefits of Pilates with dance to help prevent injury and strengthen the body.
Alexis has worked with the Melt Method and Gyrotonics/Gyrokinesis and incorporates these into her sessions. She is now signed with MSA Agency and is pursuing dance professionally as a dancer and choreographer. With a focus on dancers and athletes, Alexis seeks to help her clients gain better physical awareness to prevent injury and maintain a healthy, long lasting conditioning practice.
Students can expect to leave class understanding and knowing their bodies better, so that they can move forward in their training and lives as a stronger and happier version of themselves.
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Michelle is a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor whose approach to movement is rooted in connection, encouragement, and helping people feel stronger and more at home in their bodies. After experiencing years of debilitating back pain herself, she discovered the power of Pilates as a safe and intentional way to rebuild strength, restore mobility, and create a deeper connection between mind and body.
Practicing Pilates since 2016, Michelle brings warmth, patience, and a deeply personal touch to her teaching. Her classes blend thoughtful, creative movement with a focus on strength, alignment, and mobility, meeting each person where they are while encouraging them to trust their body and celebrate their progress.
Michelle is comprehensively trained across Pilates apparatus, with additional training in pre- and postnatal Pilates, and is always continuing to learn and evolve her practice. Outside the studio, she loves camping, hiking, sporting events, spending time with her husband and two dogs, and making memories with friends and family.
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Marita de Lara Sobel, NCPT, is a nationally comprehensively certified Pilates teacher and teacher educator with over 20 years of experience in Pilates, dance, and movement.
A former professional dancer, Marita brings a deep understanding of alignment, strength, and efficient movement to her teaching. Her approach blends East and West Coast Pilates traditions, combining classical Pilates principles with a contemporary eye and a dynamic understanding of the body.
She specializes in working with prenatal clients, professional athletes, and individuals returning to movement following injury. Marita is passionate about helping people develop a deeper connection to their bodies and discover greater strength, confidence, and ease through movement.
Studio Operations
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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.
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Originally from Chicagoland, Katrina landed in LA 10 years ago after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a BA degree 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 and 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.
Interested in joining us?
We’re always happy to connect with thoughtful individuals interested in teaching, learning, or supporting the studio who value intelligent movement, care, and community.