ABOUT RIKI
Hi, I'm Riki...
...a Pilates instructor and lifter based in Durham, NC, and a former varsity tennis player. I know what it takes to train seriously, and what happens to your body when you do. That's the lens I bring to every session: helping athletes and active adults move better, perform longer, and stay in the sport they love.
I work with competitive athletes to enhance their performance with Pilates, and everyday athletes — everyone on their feet for a full shift or stuck at their desks all day — to build a body that holds up day after day: stronger, more mobile, and more resilient under load..
What sets me apart is my focus on functional movement. I'll help you understand how each Pilates exercise benefits you as you feel the changes. I'm committed to helping you unlock your full movement potential.
Interested in the nitty-gritty? Here it is...
I'm a certified Pilates Instructor and The Ready State Mobility Coach. I currently train with master instructor Chris Robinson, the leading expert on Pilates & Sports.
Prior to the pandemic, I completed the 450-hour Intermediate Training Program from The Pilates Center in Boulder, CO, and the TheraPilates for Osteoporosis Course with Sherri Betz, an internationally recognized expert on building better bones through exercise.
I've taught mat and equipment classes at InsideOut Body Therapies in Durham, NC, group mat classes at Bull City Running, The Movement Studio, the Durham YMCA, and bespoke classes for Duke University and private corporate clients.
In addition, I've been honored to be featured as a guest instructor for Balanced Body's short video program BB Breaks and the Be Well-Stay Well online network; to lead Pilates clinics for Forge Fencing, Bull City Running and Chapel Hill Training; and to be featured in Voyage Raleigh and Canvas Rebel as an inspiring entrepreneur.
Come join a class! And if you're unsure, I'd love to answer any questions you have and share how Pilates can help you.