My name is Cassidy Chavez, and I’m a Southern California native currently living in Redondo Beach. My path to Pilates has been anything but ordinary—I originally worked in the medical field as an emergency room technician and clinical aid in a physical therapy clinic, with plans to become a physician assistant. But after being diagnosed with a life-changing autoimmune disease, I discovered a more holistic approach to healing—one centered on vitality, alignment, and sustainable movement. That’s when Pilates became an integral part of my life.

Pilates met me at every stage of my healing journey and ultimately became my passion. I’m now a BASI Certified Instructor, having completed both the Comprehensive and Graduate programs. My goal is to help clients not only move better but feel better—supporting the body as a whole and adding life to your years, not just years to your life.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, looking to build strength, or simply want to feel more at home in your body, I would love to support you on your wellness journey. Let’s get moving together!

To book a session, please contact the front desk or reach out directly. I’d love to meet you!

Yuko was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. She moved to the U.S. and received her B.S. in Athletic Training from California State University, Long Beach. She became a certified athletic trainer in 2018. She completed her Pilates certification with Dance Specialization through BASI. 

Yuko grew up dancing and had been working as an athletic trainer in professional and school performing arts settings for dancers and performing artists, providing Pilates exercises for fitness, injury prevention and rehabilitation for over 5 years. Additionally, she has been teaching Pilates to people who are going through chronic pain and injuries in physical therapy clinic. She has been learning about Women's Health and working with prenatal and postpartum women, as well as people who have pelvic floor issues.

She enjoys traveling, exploring new foods, and hiking to see waterfalls in her free time.

After 25 successful years co-owning and operating Good Stuff Restaurants, Carolyn embarked on a new chapter inspired by her deep passion for wellness and fitness. She is certified through the BASI Comprehensive Teacher Training Program (CTTP) and has pursued specialized certifications in BASI Pilates for Pregnancy and BASI Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies.

Carolyn works closely with each client to understand their unique goals, challenges, and abilities, tailoring every session to meet their specific needs. She blends thoughtful cueing with precise movement instruction to improve strength, mobility, and alignment, while creating a supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and encouraged. Whether helping someone recover from injury, enhance athletic performance, or simply move with greater ease, Carolyn ensures each person’s Pilates journey is both effective and empowering.

Her transition from the restaurant industry to the world of fitness reflects her belief in the transformative power of movement and self-care. Combining her entrepreneurial drive with a heartfelt dedication to wellness, Carolyn fosters strength, flexibility, and community in every session.

Outside the studio, Carolyn enjoys tennis, hiking, time at the beach, and cherishing moments with her family and two joyful granddaughters.

Samantha Wood, MPT, MBA, NPCT, RYT, is a licensed physical therapist, a National Pilates Certified Teacher (NPCT), a Yoga Alliance–certified teacher, and an associate faculty member for BASI Pilates. She has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) since 1997 and of the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and Yoga Alliance since 2010. Her clinical expertise includes Pilates-based rehabilitation, yoga therapy, orthopedics, sports therapy, and functional rehabilitation.

Samantha received her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from USC in 1991, where she worked as a student athletic trainer with athletes from all sports, specializing in volleyball, football, and track. After graduation she worked as a fitness instructor for Golden Door Spa aboard Cunard cruise ships. Two years later she earned a master of physical therapy (MPT) degree from Western University of Health Sciences. She also holds an MBA from the University of Southern California (USC).

Sam has worked with many celebrities and professional athletes; while at HealthSouth in Arizona, she was the physical therapist for the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Coyotes, Phoenix Mercury, and Arizona Rattlers. In 2010, she was selected as the physical therapist for the EAS Unstoppable Tour, where her responsibilities included keeping elite athlete Sam Tickle in top physical condition as he completed his 30-sport, 30-city, 30-day journey.

​Sam began her Pilates studies in 2001 with Rael Isacowitz and has attended many of Isacowitz’s advanced courses, including the prestigious Legacy Program (Mentor, Master I, Master II and Honors). She created and teaches two advanced education courses for BASI Pilates: Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies (for Pilates teachers) and Pilates: Integration Into Therapeutic Practice (for rehabilitation professionals). She has been presenting those courses, in addition to offering other workshops and lectures at Pilates conferences around the world, since 2010. In 2018 she was a presenter at the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

​Samantha has been featured in the Ask the Expert column in Pilates Style magazine and authored and modeled for an article entitled “Check In to (Injury) Rehab.” She also wrote an article about integration of Pilates into a physical therapy practice for Advance for Physical Therapists. Her first book, Pilates for Rehabilitation was released on June 30, 2018, by Human Kinetics and can be purchased online from Amazon or Human Kinetics.