

Gotham Pilates Studio
Founder Laura Sepulveda opened Gotham Pilates in August, 2005. Our goal is to help others be their best selves through movement & body awareness.
Studio Philosophy
At Gotham Pilates we encourage our clients to honor their body and to use what's available at each moment! We acknowledge that EVERYBODY'S BODY is different EVERY DAY. When we honor that we are mindful and move to our best potential.
About Laura Sepulveda
Career Highlights
Owner of Gotham Pilates, La Jolla, CA August 2005 – Present
Guest Presenter at The Doris Howell Foundation
Presenter of Wellness Seminars at Pharmaca, La Jolla, CA
Guest Instructor at Rancho La Puerta Pilates Specialty Week Feb. 2008
Pilates Director for Planet Fitness La Jolla, CA 2002-2005
Group Fitness Program Director at Club La Jolla, 2000-2004
Faculty member with the Musical Theatre Department at
Coronado School of Arts, 2002 – 2004
Education and Credentials
Bachelor of Science, Dance Therapy/Education, New York University
Studied Ideokinesis with Andre Bernard at NYU
Yoga Certification 200 hour La Jolla Yoga Center 2013
Pilates certified from The Pilates Institute of Southern California 2004
Over 35,000 hours of personal training and teaching
Business Credentials
MBA Candidate RADY School of Management UCSD, 2014
Registered Representative at Smith Barney, La Jolla, CA 1999-2002
Specialties
Mindful exercise with a focus on efficient movement, flow & function
Kinesthetic education with a focus on alignment, flexibility and balance
Methodology inspired by an amalgam of styles
Pre-Op and Post-Rehabilitation for total hip arthroplasty
Preferred Training Techniques
Individualized programs that yield a balance between mental clarity and physical performance
Use of Ideokinesis to release chronic holding patterns and optimize movement potential
Fitness Philosophy
Live An Active Balanced Life
Hobbies and Interests
Dance Travel Desert hiking
Open water swimming Capital Markets



Next Steps...
laura@gothampilates.com
858-454-5711