Nicole Kennedy
Nicole Kennedy
Studio Owner /
REAL® PILATES
Teacher Trainer
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PLEASE NOTE:
To work with Nicole, you must register for one of her group classes. She is no longer accepting Private session clients.
Nicole Kennedy, the Founder and Owner of Empowered Body Pilates, discovered Pilates during her time as a dancer with the renowned San Francisco Ballet. This transformative practice quickly became her preferred cross-training regimen, enhancing both her strength and stage performance.
In 2013, Nicole earned her initial certificate with Power Pilates and was promoted to the role of Teacher Trainer shortly thereafter. In 2018, she decided to return to the student position to deepen her understanding of the method, earning her second Comprehensive Certificate through Alycea Ungaro’s esteemed REAL® Pilates program. In 2022, she was elevated to the position of Lead Trainer for REAL® Pilates.
Nicole proudly leads the sole host studio in California selected to impart this exclusive, lineage-based Classical Pilates certification. She is committed to preserving the integrity of the Classical method while fostering sustainable and fulfilling careers for Pilates professionals within the South Bay region.
Julia Kolbeck
Julia Kolbeck
Instructor
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JULIA’S SCHEDULE
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Monday–Friday
9am–12pm
Like many others, Julia has suffered with chronic lower back issues from sitting at a desk all day long while studying and practicing civil law in Germany. Finding Pilates has helped Julia alleviate her pain and have more energy to care for her family. Julia loves working with people and is excited to help them feel better through the Pilates method. She is looking forward to building a career as a professional Pilates Instructor.
Sarah Shen
Sarah Shen
Instructor
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SARAH’S SCHEDULE
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Saturday
9am–1pm
Sarah works in mobile ad tech as a campaign manager. She came to EBP with a bad knee from running, and Pilates quickly became her favorite workout. Pilates has helped Sarah to recover from her knee pain, and to develop better awareness and control of her body. Through the Real Pilates® Teacher Training program, Sarah has developed a passion for helping other people grow in their own mind-body practice. Her goal is to help her clients find a transformative experience like she did.
Liz Blackwell
Liz
Instructor
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LIZ’S SCHEDULE
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Friday
8am–1pm
Liz has been a practitioner of Pilates and a studio manager, and she is wrapping up her final hours of the Real Pilates Teacher Training program—the Bay Area's most robust, classical, comprehensive training. She relies on the system’s simplicity and loves making a difference in people's lives.
Lauren Chiota
Lauren
Instructor
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LAUREN’S SCHEDULE
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Monday–Friday
8am–2:30pm
Lauren began practicing Pilates to help with her posture. She was amazed at how effectively it helped her develop a more conscious awareness of her posture and movement. As an instructor, she wants to continue to share the same excitement about Pilates with those she instructs to see the benefits Pilates can offer. Lauren has a science research background. She also is a former science educator, professional development facilitator, and department chair of nine years. Since 2019, she has transitioned into the EdTech industry as a content manager and writer, developing interactive digital science content for students and teachers.
Amy Liu
As a corporate mom, Amy has suffered from lower back pain, shoulder tightness, and fatigue. Amy has strengthened her body through the Real Pilates Teacher Training Program, proving that movement can heal. As an educator, she is committed to helping people rekindle their love for novel movement and the freedom it brings to their lives.
Grecia Gutierrez
Grecia
Instructor
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GRECIA’S SCHEDULE
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Tuesday–Thursday
1pm–7pm
Friday
9am–2pm
Saturday
10am–1pm
Grecia accidentally found Pilates as a college student while attending College of San Mateo. She became certified by Balanced Body in 2015 and has been teaching full time ever since. As a late comer to the fitness world, she understands challenges we all face to stay motivated and excited about movement. Grecia wants her clients to feel the same mental, emotional, and physical well-being she feels after a great workout.
Grecia completed the REAL Pilates bridge program in 2022.