Kim Harris


Kim Harris is the owner of Personal Pilates. She is a certified STOTT PILATES® instructor with certification in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels. Kim has also received additional education and certification in Special Populations and Working with Injuries and holds specializations in Athletic Conditioning as well as Group Equipment Instruction. She received her training at John Garey Fitness and Pilates in Long Beach, the leading Pilates training studio in Southern California.

Kim has been involved in fitness training and teaching for more than 30 years. She studied dance at San Jose State University and went on to enjoy a successful career as a competitive gymnast, professional dancer, and choreographer for stage and television. Teaching Pilates, integrating body precision and placement, breathing, bio-mechanics and communication, are all natural extensions of Kim’s experience in athletics and dance.

In her work with you at Personal Pilates, Kim will tailor an individual program to address your specific needs. She will help you to move better and feel better.


Kim Harris instructs the following:
  • Mini-Tramp (All Levels)
  • Heart pumping cardio, punctuated with short intervals of strength work, make for the ultimate class! This high intensity, low impact workout uses our Jumpsport® Fitness Trampolines, which use elastic cords and provide the perfect amount of resistance. Leave class feeling energized and inspired for the day ahead! We require clients be injury free.
     
    Follow the link below to learn about the 46 health benefits that come from rebounding on a mini-trampoline:
     
    https://www.lisaraleigh.com/pages/46-benefits-of-rebounding

  • Pure Pilates (Level 1)
  • A traditional Pilates workout using the reformer. This class will reconnect you with your mind and body using the exercises and technique originated by Joseph Pilates.

  • Essential Mat (All Levels)
  • Enhance body awareness while gaining strength and flexibility. This class will improve your Pilates practice by focusing on basic technique, while developing proper posture and true core strength. All levels are welcome.

  • Pure Pilates (Level 2)
  • A traditional Pilates workout using the reformer. This class will reconnect you with your mind and body using the exercises and technique originated by Joseph Pilates. This is a level 2 class. Please arrive injury free and ready to work!
     
    Please join the waitlist for this class and we will notify you when you are added.

  • Reformer Basics
  • Fine tune your Pilates practice with this review of the basics. This class will cover how to coordinate breath with movement while focusing on technique, pace and the foundational concepts of Pilates.

  • Basic Mat
  • Learn proper technique applied to basic movement. This class will dive into breathing, alignment and modifcations to make the exercises just right for your body. It's always good to go back to the basics!

  • Cardio Reformer (All Levels)
  • Take your reformer workout to the next level with this high intensity, low impact class! jumpboards are added to the reformer, packing a cardio punch with jumping intervals mixed with traditional reformer exercises. Previous reformer experience is required.