Mindful Movement Pilates Training Studio

Carrie is knowledgeable, intuitive and kind. She takes a holistic approach to pilates by teaching her clients how to strengthen their bodies in order to self-​heal. Her studio is relaxing and equipped with everything you need for a great pilates experience. I highly recommend her.

Carrie and her Pilates training have helped me so much! I have been practicing with Carrie for over 4 years now, and it has helped in so many ways… my chronic shoulder blade pain is gone, my posture is better, my core stronger, and going once a week helps keep my neck pain at bay. Carrie is a supportive and experienced instructor that keeps me challenged every week. I would highly recommend Carrie and Mindful Movement Pilates Training for anyone looking to start or continue their Pilates training.

I’ve been seeing Carrie for 10 years, after my back went out. Since seeing her, my back has grown stronger and has not gone out again. Carrie’s training program has strengthened my core not only making my back stronger but also strengthening my whole body. I have become a more physically integrated, stable, and stronger person. Carrie is very knowledgeable about anatomy and how the body works. She creates an excellent program focusing on the areas of the body that need attention. There’s nothing like her one-​on-​one attention and an hour goes by before you know it. Carrie’s sessions are a vital component of taking good care of myself.
Jane L. Santa Rosa

I have been exercising with Carrie Stillman at her private studio for almost ten years. When I was young I was diagnosed with scoliosis, and while at first the curvature of my spine wasn’t very pronounced, it became much worse as I started growing. Spinal fusion surgery was often brought up in doctor’s visits, and I was fitted for a brace that I had to wear nightly. As my curve continued to grow, it was suggested to me to do Pilates, and after taking various mat classes around town and finding that they were not as specialized as I needed, a friend told me about Carrie. The improvement in my spine was so noticeable that my doctor stopped suggesting surgery within 2 years, and I was able to stop bracing every night in that time as well. Even today, when my scoliosis is not as great of a concern as it once was, Carrie takes care to check my spinal alignment and imbalances every week, and helps me to correct them. When my alignment has been particularly bad in certain weeks, she will help me figure out what I have been doing that is causing the imbalance (bad posture, a new activity, odd sleeping position, etc.) so that I can continue to improve my spinal alignment. If you have had an injury, or condition, or any sort of chronic pain or extreme tightness you MUST go to Carrie. Based on my experience, she will make sure that you continually improve in your flexibility, daily pain level, and overall healing.
The combination of exercises that she will have you do will always be different and never monotonous, but will still focus on your specific needs while creating a strong, balanced body. If you have ever taken Pilates mat group classes, this is a completely different Pilates experience! Not only will you be using a reformer, which allows for fine-​tuning of difficulty level, but the regimen will be specifically for your body, your injuries, your weaknesses and strengths. Carrie has perfected the art of creating routines that are custom to you. I will never again take private Pilates sessions from a personal trainer who makes me do the same 5 general exercises every week! And yes, she WILL push you further than you will push yourself, like any excellent trainer MUST! She definitely makes sure you feel the burn in every exercise! Her private studio is one of the most well equipped I’ve ever used, complete with Cadillac (or trapeze table), 3 reformers (to allow for group lessons!), several barrels, balls, therabands, foam rollers, etc!
I feel as though I cannot convey adequately what a positive experience Carrie has had on my life. She has helped me avoid major surgery and made me a stronger person, both in mind and body. Carrie is very kind and loveable, so much so that you will find yourself excitedly looking forward to your session with her every week! You will leave her studio feeling strong and confident, and also feeling a little bit (or a lot) of muscle fatigue too!

Carrie has helped me so much to recover from injury and stay «mindful» of what I need to do to maintain my active lifestyle. Her depth of knowledge is incredible!

I am a student of Carrie’s at the Junior College and she is a top-​notch instructor. She teaches the foundational techniques of Joseph Pilates incorporating her own style. Her teaching and work is one of the best because she teaches in a slow, mindful way that encourages you to work harder and address the way the core is connected to the pelvic floor, and hips. I teach Pilates as well, and I can’t believe how sore I was after the first class! If you are looking for a Pilates trainer that can address your individual needs, Carrie is the right choice! She really knows her stuff!

I’ve been a client of Carrie’s for 11 years and I can’t say enough good things about her work. Unlike some cookie-​cutter Pilates trainers, she adapts your workout specifically to your needs and goals. She has a great store of knowledge from her dance and Pilates experience, for helping clients with injuries or issues they wish to address. I can walk in with a new tight spot and she’ll offer a whole repertoire of exercises on site as well as stretches to take home with me. There’s no way I would be enjoying mountain biking in Annadel so much at my age without the core and hamstring strength Carrie has helped me gain over the years. The work I do with her on the machines at her studio helps to protect against injuries and also motivates me to do the home exercises she teaches me, specifically tailored to my needs. Along with her expertise, I really appreciate her generous spirit, humor and compassionate heart.
Charlotte Reiter (writer, retired FNP) Santa Rosa, CA

I don’t say this lightly: Carrie Stillman knows her stuff. And, she knows YOUR «stuff» too. All those pesky «issues in your tissues»? If you are willing to work with Carrie, she can help you get into the best shape of your life, no matter what. It’s not about anything but that CORE, and Carrie knows how to help YOU help your inner muscles become so strong that it will make a huge difference in your life.
I had an old knee injury (torn ACL) that Carrie not only helped me rehab, she got me hooked for over 8 years of pilates practice with her because it just feels great to be feeling YOUNGER as i age. Yes, I am in better shape now than i was 15 years ago. That’s no joke. No more achy feet, ankles, hips, first thing in the morning… yay!
Don’t rely on just any bimbo to train you. Carrie is the real deal, and yes, she also makes it interesting and fun.
But really, don’t trust your back, knees, or the rest of your body to anyone but Mindful Movement Pilates Training. I’ve done the research for you and Carrie stands out in terms of knowledge and qualifications in her pilates practice.

Carrie is a consumate professional who has been in this business before it was trendy and ubiquitous. I often joke that she needs to invent a pilates cupcake smart phone to stay on the cutting edge!
She is dedicated to her practice and is passionate about her work. Aside from being an incredible instructor, she is an incredible resource of information on all things health and fitness related. In her client’s best interest, Carrie also knows how to get you to strive for the best results and pushes you to go further and accomplish more than you thought you ever could. She is the master of the no pain no gain domain! We love you Carrie!