Laura Bogdaniuc

   Eight year old Laura Bogdaniuc joined the gymnastic team in her native town of Raduti in Romania. Thus she began a trek that would take her to Beverly Hills and the founding of her own company not so many years later. She has always been on the winning side, whether in gymnastics or as a part of the modern dance team in primary school.

   Discipline is most important to Laura. It comes from her focus on goals. She learned this trait while on the National Archery Team in Romania, earning two national titles. She moved to the US for more opportunities in 2002 and immediately began working toward opening her own business.

   Although she loves outdoor activities like rollerblading, archery, biking and hiking, she has little time for hobbies now. She has become one of the most successful and valued Pilates Instructors in the country. Her business, directly across from the famed Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, attracts clients from all over the Westside of Los Angeles.

   Laura has developed her own brand of teaching Pilates. It comes from her training in Pilates classes and her understanding of the needs of her clients. You have to begin to understand each person, their abilities, and their personal goals. What works with one, doesn't work with another.

    When she coined the term Natural Pilates, Laura Bogdaniuc combined the exercise program developed by Joseph Pilates over 70 years ago with a natural approach to her craft. The program can seem unnatural to a new client. I try to adjust it so that it provides the same result, but fits more into a person's needs and abilities.

   My biggest concern is when I don't think the client is getting their money's worth out of the program. They pay, they come regularly, but don't put their entire soul into the time they are with us.

   If anyone can inspire a client to give their all, Laura Bogdaniuc can.

Jennifer Phillips

   Jennifer incorporates Pilates as a vital part of achieving client's fitness goals. She fervently believes Pilates is thoughtful movement that changes lives. Jennifer is ACE Certified as a Personal Trainer, Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant and a STOTT PILATES certified instructor.

   Her mission is to learn, create and share body/mind exercise techniques that fulfill fitness goals and enrich people's lives.
Nicole Nathan

   Nicole Nathan is a valued member of our team of instructors at Natural Pilates. Nicole completed her STOTT pilates training in mat, reformer, cadillac, barrels, and chair. She also has a Master degree in Psychology and a second in Education from USC. Nicole incorporates her formal education from USC with her STOTT training, creating a complete workout experience connecting mind and body. Nicole provides a workout that is fun yet challenging enabling you to gain mental and physical strength.

   Nicole has been doing pilates for the last seven years. It has changed her life in so many positive ways. Nicole has been with Laura since the opening of Natural Pilates in 2004. She is an avid student and instructor at the studio.
Carlos Gomez

   Carlos has a calm, positive approach to Pilates and a firm belief that the practice he maintains has greatly helped his movement and overall wellbeing. "My golf index has lowered significantly since I started using Pilates-based techniques. I climb more freely, and my flexibility, strength, and posture continually get better. I believe all of the core principles of Pilates can be used to help anyone improve how they feel, look, and move in their daily lives. I enjoy seeing the excitement on people's faces as they realize what they are capable of."