It is a joy to inhabit a body that is toned, flexible, and fully functional.  The vision of my work is to help you find that path towards an abundance of vitality and stamina with which to attain your life goals and dreams - and yes, to play !!!

On the next page you will find my teaching schedule.  Below is a little bit about myself. 

Cecilia Tom

Cecilia received classical Pilates training from master teacher Carol Appel and is a graduate of Body Kinetics’ rigorous 650-hour teacher certification program.  Cecilia also studied authentic Towelwork, a Pilates-inspired methodology developed by Ron Fletcher, one of the Pilates “Elders” taught personally by Joseph and Clara Pilates.  Cecilia is an adjunct faculty member at Skyline College, where she teaches Pilates, Hatha Yoga and Tai Chi.  In addition to bringing Pilates to several Bay Area health clubs, Cecilia maintains a very successful studio practice in San Francisco.  Privately, Cecilia has worked with elite dancers, athletes, new and expectant mothers, and individuals in various stages of injury rehabilitation. 

Cecilia’s teaching draws upon her passionate involvement in the movement and martial arts.  She studies Northern Shaolin kung fu, Xing Yi, Tai Chi, and Sanshou kickboxing at Brent Hamby’s EBM Kung Fu Academy in Oakland.  She has performed Chinese classical dance with Peony Performing Arts and Kaiwen You's China Dance School, and took trapeze lessons for one year at the San Francisco Circus Center.  Cecilia is a certified yoga teacher in the Sivananda tradition, and holds a Certificate in Integrated Yoga Studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies.  She continued her Pilates education in the Fletcher lineage with Catherine Anderson of Half Moon Bay, and she absolutely loved her Levels 1-6 pole dancing classes at Sheila Kelley’s S Factor.  Cecilia received her BA in economics and international relations and MA in international policy studies from Stanford University.

*** Cecilia is an RKC Russian Kettlebell instructor certified by Pavel Tsatsouline.  Click here to learn more. ***