Gloria has been a professional in the fitness industry for over twenty five years. A  native of Cleveland, Ohio she studied dance at The Ohio State University where her experience in performing and teaching ballet and modern dance provided her with a keen sense of proper body alignment, body dynamics and overall wellness.  

Gloria became a Certified Pilates Instructor in 2003, and in 2010 she earned an Associate’s Degree at Cuyahoga Community College in Exercise Physiology and became certified as a Personal Trainer through ACSM (2010-2022).
 
In 2022, Gloria completed a year long study at Austin Community College’s Laban/Bartenieff based Somatic Movement Education Program to become a Registered  Somatic Movement Educator (RSME) — a practice that enhances human function and  body-mind integration through mindful and restorative movement and breath. This  program is accredited through ISMETA (the International Somatic Movement Education  and Therapy Association). Through this endeavor, Gloria gained a comprehensive  knowledge of human movement and behavior and a deep understanding of neuroplasticity and the benefits of re-patterning, allowing people to grow into a better version of themselves.  

Throughout her career, Gloria has continued to expand her knowledge and skill set with continuing education courses including Tai Massage, Stretch techniques, Movement for  Spinal Mobility and Awareness, Dance for Parkinson’s Disease, TRX and Yoga Wall to name a few. Currently, Gloria is completing the Pilates for Menopause program through  The Center for Women’s Fitness based in Chicago.  

Gloria strives to instill in her clients a self-awareness of everyday movement, and helps identify where they may need assistance. Additionally, she consults clients who want to decrease their limitations connected to aging and injuries, as well as preventing injuries from everyday life.

You can learn more about Gloria and her services on her website: reachpilatesatx.com