Over 20 years of Pilates experience.

Karla Brooks is a native Washingtonian. She graduated from Duke Ellington School of the Arts where she majored in classical ballet. She danced professionally for over a decade with various ballet companies throughout the states. Karla was introduced to the Pilates discipline during her dance career. She has over 20 years of personal Pilates practice and teaching experience.

Karla was a member of the teaching faculty at Body Arts and Science International (BASI), an internationally recognized certifying organization. She remains a featured model in many of BASI’s study guides and manuals.

Karla’s fitness background includes certifications from the American Council on Exercise (Personal Trainer), AFAA (Group Exercise Instructor), Healthy Mom’s Fitness (Perinatal Specialist), and BASI (Comprehensive Pilates). She is a member in good standing with The Pilates Method Alliance.