Westwood Pilates Studio

The Pilates Method is an exercise technique developed by Joseph Pilates (1880 - 1967). He drew inspiration from both eastern and western exercise regimes and created a sequence of exercises on various pieces of equipment that connect body and mind, focus on the proper use of breath and a strong core. Pilates is an extremely effective and safe form of exercise that will correct imbalances, postural alignment and improve your strength, flexibility and overall feeling of well-being.

Daniela Escobar co-owner

Daniela’s passion for movement started at an early age. A dancer since the age of five, performing professionally for more than two decades, Daniela began her teaching career as a dance teacher and personal trainer before being introduced to the Pilates method. Her background in dance initially attracted her to the method but eventually Daniela fell in love with classical Pilates and found it to be the only form of movement and exercise that completely changed her body, her posture and made her stronger than she had ever been.

After completing her certification program through Power Pilates in 2006, Daniela worked for many years with her mentor guiding apprentices through the intensive Pilates training, sharing her knowledge and passion for the method. In 2015 Daniela was accepted to the highly selective Pilates master’s program “The Work” at Vintage Pilates taught and directed by first generation teacher Jay Grimes. Daniela holds a Bachelor degree in Physical Education and wrote her final research on the impact of the Pilates method on a person’s posture along the years of practice, using longtime instructors as object of her research.