Sapphire Pilates is a space for exploration — of movement, of healing, and of the art of facilitation.

A sapphire is a precious gemstone that naturally occurs in a variety of colors. It’s often associated with wisdom as well as mental clarity, intuition, and joy. At Sapphire Pilates, we strive to create an environment where students and teachers alike can cultivate a mindful movement practice, encouraging each being to lean into the wisdom of their own selves.

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Meet the Team

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Meet the Team 〰️

Justine Malick

Founder & Lead Teacher Trainer

Justine is inspired by movement and the body. Her teaching and holistic approach to this work is anchored by her desire to share movement tools that facilitate a sense of ease inside and out. Justine strives to bring a tenderness and strength to the work, acknowledging that all movement – even the most dynamic, challenging exercises – can simultaneously also be nurturing and nourishing. The birth of Sapphire Pilates was inspired by Justine’s dream to create an inclusive space to teach, to practice, to cultivate community.

Born and raised in LA, she was a competitive figure skater for over a decade. Pilates came into her life at a very young age, and it was an integral part of her off-ice training. Over the years, Justine has completed trainings through Body Arts Science International (BASI), YogaWorks, and Embodied Flow. She has also studied Somatics, Body Mind Centering (BMC), Deep Bodywork Massage, Resistance Flexibility Strength Training (RFST), Chinese Medicine, and Prenatal/Postpartum Corrective Exercise (PPCES). Over the course of the past decade plus, Justine has spent time teaching in Santa Barbara, Melbourne, AUS, and LA.

To request a private or duet session with Justine, click here. Or, join her for a class — click here for the weekly schedule.

  • TEACHER

    Kathleen’s connection to movement started when she was 5. She grew up dancing ballet, joined her high school dance team, and later discovered yoga in college. In 2016, she completed her RYT 200 hour training and started teaching at her local yoga studio. In 2018, she discovered Pilates and instantly felt a deep connection – it was for her, the perfect combination of elements from both yoga and dance.

    She continued to evolve in her movement journey, picking up road cycling and distance running. Endurance sports deepened her appreciation for Pilates, not just as a form of conditioning and strengthening, but more notably, as a way to heal and nurture both body and mind.

    She completed her comprehensive Pilates training through the Lab at Sapphire Pilates with Justine, and is excited to help others build strength, awareness, and a deeper connection to their bodies through Pilates.

    To book a private or duet session with Kathleen, click here.

  • TEACHER

    Amelia has been passionate about movement for as long as she can remember. She began figure skating at the age of 3 and competed for over a decade, and then eventually transitioned into competitive dance. She graduated from California Institute of the Arts, earning her BFA in Contemporary Dance Performance. After many years of intensive of cross training and injury Amelia was eager to find a mindful, holistic approach to strengthening the body and absolutely fell in love with pilates. She completed her comprehensive pilates teacher training through The Lab with Justine, prior to that she completed her ISSA personal trainer certification. Amelia strives to create a safe space where her students feel supported and prepared to challenge themselves. Her love of teaching is rooted in her desire to help people cultivate a deeper mind body connection so that they may feel stronger and more empowered in their every day lives.

    To book a private or duet session with Amelia, click here.

  • TEACHER

    Kit first came to Pilates 10+ years ago when she took her first Classical Mat class at a local YMCA in Los Angeles. She later found herself drawn more deeply into the work after studying with several inspiring Pilates teachers who introduced her to a discerning and inclusive approach to movement. Simultaneously, her work as a professional writer led her toward covering health and wellness in detail, often involving deep dives into the latest scientific research. She became fascinated with how more intentional movement can have a profoundly healing effect on all bodies. Ultimately, Kit decided to combine her after-hours interests and day-to-day work. She completed her comprehensive Pilates training through The Lab with Justine at Sapphire. Her passion for writing and storytelling now informs her teaching process, where she uses flow and intentional sequences to connect mind and body more deeply. 

    To book a private or duet session with Kit, click here.

  • TEACHER

    Isa has loved all things movement and the body from the beginning. She grew up in her local dance studio developing a passion for creative expression and somatic work. In high school, she discovered yoga and was drawn to its deep mind-body connection, leading her to complete her first training and teach throughout college. 

    While she practiced pilates in her youth, it wasn’t until an injury in adulthood where she committed to it more seriously — inspired by not only its healing and strengthening qualities, but also the creative and mindful elements that echoed what she loved in dance and yoga. 

    Currently Isa is pursuing her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine — continuing to explore the body’s intuitive ability to move towards healing.

    She completed her comprehensive Pilates training through the Lab at Sapphire Pilates with Justine, and she hopes to empower others to stay curious and cultivate joy and ease in their movement practice. 

    To book a private or duet session with Isa, click here.

  • AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONER

    Lily started her Ayurvedic journey in 2014 when she was searching for a way to learn about nutritional medicine. She has found a home in the wonderful teachings, science, and philosophies of Ayurveda. It’s a way of life that resonates with her way of living, my upbringing, and my desire to help others.

    She looks forward to meeting more people that are as excited about Ayurveda as she is or who are interested in learning more. Whether it be through cooking or other lifestyle practices. she is here to help you integrate Ayurveda into your life.

    To book an Ayurvedic consultation with Lily, click here.

Remember to breathe.

Tenets of the Sapphire Pilates approach to movement.

Wisdom

Through an integrative movement practice, connect with the innate, inner-knowing that is the wisdom of your own body.

Breath

The breath gives birth to the movement, and working with the breath has a powerful impact upon our physiology.

Nourishment

All movement can be nourishing. It can be dynamic and vigorous yet simultaneously also be gentle and healing.

Discernment

To discern is to cultivate an ability to see things as they truly are. This added insight yields a sense of ease.

Somatics

Somatics is an exploration of how consciousness inhabits the body — the soma. This is where we begin.

Longevity

Practicing movement that incorporates tenderness and strength is choosing a path that enables you to keep moving.

Lean into into the wisdom of your own body.

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