Lauren, PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher, Founder, and Member Owner
Lauren, a lifetime athlete, has always been fascinated by the human body and its movement. Lauren started formal dance training at six years old in Honolulu, Hawaii. She performed on several dance teams and lettered in several high school team sports including volleyball, track, and canoe paddling. Lauren continued to dance and explore alternative forms of exercise, including Pilates, yoga, body-sculpting, and Circus Sports.
Lauren's Pilates journey started in 2002 at Crunch Fitness in Los Angeles under the wings of Hollywood's top celebrity trainers. Intrigued by the mind-body connection and the challenging repertoire, Lauren continued the Pilates practice. For many years, she contemplated a career change. In 2009, Lauren left her senior attorney position at a boutique Los Angeles law firm, and became a Pilates instructor certified through Body Arts and Science International (BASITM Pilates) and the Pilates Method Alliance, the only international professional association for the Pilates Method. Lauren is also certified in Pre/Post Natal Pilates and Pilates for Men through Balanced Body.
After many trials, Lauren finally found the perfect mix of exercises and alternative care to keep her mind and body balanced: Pilates, yoga, cardio, massage, and chiropractic care. The results are noticeable, easy to maintain, and long lasting. Lauren started modeling again and appears as an extra on the TV series, Hawaii 5-0. Lauren opened The Firm Pilates Studio in Hawaii Kai to share her fitness success with you.