About Me
My Health and Fitness journey began almost 12 years ago, at 18 years old when I moved to Los Angeles. I was struggling with chronic inflammation, gut and hormonal issues as well as weight gain so I dove headfirst into fitness and began my Pilates journey, initially with megaformer classes. I loved the high intensity of the workout, feeling sore and being drenched in sweat but wasn't seeing the results I had always associated with Pilates - long, lean muscles. Where my fitness practice was falling short my wellness practices were being cultivated and I was building a robust list of holistic professionals throughout LA that were helping me heal from the inside out.
Over the next 6 years I tried my hand at everything, hoping to feel better but being unsuccessful and in 2018 I took a job in Paris, and recommitted myself to health and wellness, starting with movement, which at the time for me was mat Pilates online workout videos at home. This is the moment my body began to completely transform, doing the foundational work that is challenging but low impact, using my own body weight and focusing on slow and controlled movements which forced me to slow down and breathe.
This was not only a physical shift for me but also a mental one and I was hungry to learn more which pushed me towards Basi (Body Arts and Science International), a world-renowned Pilates school that has been at the forefront of educating people in the works of Joseph and Clara Pilates whilst advancing their work through scientific discoveries and adapting it to our modern day needs. I entered this profession in 2020 when the world shut down from Covid. I spent a year learning, training and teaching before I got Basi Mat Pilates certified. The time we had in lockdown gave me the perfect opportunity to deepen my understanding and knowledge of all holistic health and integrative nutrition. I enrolled at The Institute of Integrative Nutrition as well as at Le Cordon Bleu and after a year of immersing myself, I entered 2021 ready and capable to share what I had learnt.
Body by Gaby is an accumulation of my years of being passionate about all of these health modalities, of learning and experiencing them first hand. My approach focuses on combining low-impact movements with small but powerful adjustments that enhance the work, using breath to fuel and push you and setting goals and intentions to encourage you to work towards something. I coach clients from a place of personal experience and impart the wisdom and knowledge I have accumulated since my journey began.
I want to take a second to say a huge thank you to every teacher, classmate, friend and client who i've met on this journey and has allowed me to be a part of theirs, I don't take the responsibility I have towards each of you lightly and I promise to always strive for excellence and to always remain a student of the work.
Education
2023 -
Foundation & Graduate Program
Basi Pilates
The Foundation Program gives students a solid base for teaching Mat Pilates and a thorough introduction to exercises on the Reformer, Ped-a-pul, Cadillac, and Wunda Chair. The Graduate Program additionally includes Ladder Barrel, Step Barrel, BASI’s proprietary F2 System® and various other Auxiliary apparatus.
The BASI Comprehensive Certificate includes completing 500 hours: self-practice (200 hours), practice teaching (200 hours), observation (100 hours), passing the mid-term and final written exams, and submitting a Student Paper. Additionally there is an in-person teaching assessment and practical examination.
The Comprehensive Program is an enduring foundation for a career in Pilates, with graduates qualified to teach up to advanced level students on the full complement of standard Pilates equipment.
2020 - 2021
Mat Intensive
Basi Pilates
Pilates Mat Teacher Training is the perfect vehicle for learning the principles of the Pilates Method. The Mat Program provides a thorough education in the Pilates Mat Work and its infinite applications. The training includes; learning the exercise repertoire, analysis of exercises and teaching, anatomical terminology, the principles of alignment, posture and posture assessment and core strength.
2020
Level 4 Diploma in Coaching
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
IIN’s online Health Coach Training ProgramTM covers a variety of subjects in nutrition, nutrition science, and lifestyle and functional medicine. The program takes an integrative and holistic approach to wellness, embracing and teaching the concept of integrative nutrition.
2020
Pilates for Pregnancy & Beyond
Gut Health Course
Hormone Health Course
