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Rebekka is dedicated to helping people become healthy and strong through the teachings of Joseph Pilates.

Rebekka Schulze was born and raised in Germany. At the age of 10, she was introduced to horses, starting with vaulting and then became a horse rider shortly after. Soon she discovered her interest in the biomechanics of the human body and found her love for teaching. At the age of 17 she started teaching horse riding lessons and became a certified horse riding instructor two years later.

For many years, she led the education department of the horse riding club in her hometown. In registering for physical therapy school, she followed her second love: helping others achieve health. After completing physical therapy school in Germany, she graduated from the University of Sydney, Australia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science (Physiotherapy).

Her focus in physical therapy always was and still is Orthopedics, Neurology and Pediatrics. While living in Singapore, she worked for the German European School where she established the Physical Therapy department and worked as a PE teacher. One of her specialties is the Children’s Back School – an educational program for kids in order to raise their awareness about the spine and its health.

At the same time, she volunteered for the Riding for the Disabled Association in Singapore and became a certified RDA instructor. Back home in Germany, she opened her own physical therapy clinics and continued to work as a horse riding instructor for abled and disabled individuals.

It was during her time in Asia that she first learned about the Pilates method and fell in love with it. She quickly discovered the benefits of Pilates, not only for her own body but for the health and well being of her clients, too. Rebekka gained her certification in Pilates through Power Pilates in Hamburg, Germany.

Through her teaching, she has not only spread her love of Classical Pilates but has also been able to help many clients overcome chronic pain and injuries. After many of Rebekka’s horse riding friends began taking her Pilates classes, the idea of Pilates for horse riders arose.

Rebekka on the beach showing a pilates pose

Upon moving to California, Rebekka started focusing even more on Pilates. Her teaching style is characterized by precision, structure, and a passionate understanding of the human body. Due to her outstanding knowledge and experience she became a Pilates Teacher Trainer as well and has educated many instructors to this point. She leads Pilates related workshops and tutors soon-to-be teachers during their teacher training.

Her Pilates journey took her to another high point when she was accepted into “The Work,” a Pilates Master’s program led by first generation teacher Jay Grimes in Los Angeles. Having finished this vigorous program, she has further deepened her passion for the Classical Pilates method that Joseph Pilates created almost 100 years ago.

In her free time, Rebekka loves to go horse riding and competes in dressage. She enjoys hiking together with her husband and their Labrador retriever and loves to ski in the wintertime. You can also find Rebekka with her Labrador retriever in the Agility show ring.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT PILATES & HORSES STUDIO

“Rebekka’s keenly trained eye can see your strengths and weaknesses, allowing her to focus your training on where it’s most needed at the time. And since your body is always changing, your training and her teaching is as well. Rebekka’s focus on proper form will take your practice to a level you didn’t know existed! Your movements will become smaller, more precise, and very challenging! After practicing Pilates for more than 20 years, I am humbled by how hard the work can be, and amazed at how my body learns and adapts. I have never felt stronger and I owe it all to Rebekka.”

Kim Kowalski

“Rebekka is not just a Master Pilates instructor she also practices and applies it to every aspect of her life which she shares with her students. I can without a doubt say that without my weekly sessions with Rebekka in the beautiful Studio, using Gratz equipment, I would not be as strong, confident or as conscientious about my posture in everything I do. Pilates has given me a renewed view of my body inside and out. Every BODY needs to incorporate this proven method of working out for now and as we age.”

JoAnn Alioto

“Rebekka Schulze is Joseph Pilates reincarnated and you will know it if you find yourself fortunate enough to be working under her guidance. A much deeper learning from Rebekka than tightening the abdominals. You will elongate, slim, and strengthen. You will slenderize and get long & strong very quickly 5 sessions will be transforming. 10 sessions begins the healing. 20 sessions changes your life. Then? You go deeper.

Call yourself blessed to have found Rebekka Schulze, Certified ‘Classical Joseph Pilates’ Instructor.”

Cindy Kronick

“My Pilates career began in 2013 with Rebekka Schulze. As my mentor she has given me the gift and knowledge of Pilates that I will carry with me the rest of my life. I believe my training with Rebekka has been life changing and has given me the taste and drive to learn even more about the human body and how Pilates transforms mind, spirit and body.

Rebekka’s knowledge of the human body, the history and meaning of Pilates as well as her love for teaching makes her the best and very sought after instructor and trainer. I feel very fortunate to have worked with Rebekka for the last several years.I strive to be an instructor and trainer that Rebekka is proud to say she mentored and I feel a great responsibility to share ‘the work” as authentically as I can.”

Tami Nixon

I love training Pilates with Rebekka. As a Pilates teacher myself, I know and love the work. Rebekka has challenged me to try things I didn’t think I could ever do. I always leave her studio standing taller and feeling refreshed. She has taken my own teaching to another level and is a knowledgeable and reliable mentor.

Megan Moran

“I thought I knew what Pilates was about, but Rebekka has a way of making even advanced students feel like beginners. In her teacher training program, I not only learned the exercises themselves, but also how to draw more out of my clients.She’s the perfect person to learn from: always kind and generous, but also exact and exacting, cultivating trainees who maintain the same level of excellence she does. I’ve never learned more from any other instructor and it is a privilege to continue studying from her.”

Rebecca Morris

“After many years of adventure racing, mountain biking and trail running, I developed bad form which lead to a hip issue that I’ve had for 5+ years. After trying many different failed approaches, I stumbled upon Pilates and was subsequently introduced to Rebekka. Rebekka is a graduate of the ‘The Work’ and studied under Pilates Elder, Jay Grimes. At first that meant nothing to me, but the more I work with her and educate myself in Pilates, the more I understood the importance of her education and experience and how hard it is to reach that level. And since she’s a physical therapist it only adds to her knowledge and experience.

All along I knew the importance of strong abs but I didn’t realize that it’s the core that is the powerhouse of the body. Having a strong core improves balance, posture, mobility and overall athletic strength. I’ve found that Pilates is the best way to gain that core strength and flexibility. A lot of progress has been made over the past few months I’ve seen her. I am now so confident in my physical abilities that I have planned a 3 week trip to Nepal: backpacking and sightseeing. If you want to do it right and get results, go see Rebekka!”

Steve Deis

“Rebekka is a fantastic trainer, whose understanding of the body and the classical pilates work is exceptional. Although I was unsure how well lessons via Skype would work, I have found her ability to clearly verbalize all cues and her attention to detail to be a great match to this channel. In less than 30 sessions I have seen a lot of changes in my body and have really deepened my understanding of The Work.”

Sandra

“I was blessed to meet Rebekka at an equine positive reinforcement clinic several years ago and reconnected during the pandemic in virtual clinics online, where her infectious enthusiasm for Classical Pilates sparked my interest. After several months of lessons, my comfort both in the saddle and on the ground has improved dramatically. I am finally learning how to use and strengthen my body properly and, most importantly, how to correct my own imbalances. This not only makes riding safer and more fun for me, but is so much easier on my horses since I can balance and use my body more effectively. Rebekka’s constructional training approach breaks down every little nuance of an exercise and slowly builds on each step so that you get the most out of Josef Pilates’ phenomenal method in a fun and rewarding way. When you take the lessons into your daily life and into whatever sport you enjoy, you will experience the proof of this work.”

Erin Isaachsen
I had done Pilates for many years before I met Rebekka and I really enjoyed it as an amazing work out. Rebekka brought Pilates alive for me. After working with Rebekka I truly understood what Pilates is and how it can make you feel. She constantly challenges me physically and intellectually as I push my body, learn new exercises and how they relate to every other exercise. Rebekka is a teacher’s teacher, I love sharing what I discover with her with my own clients.
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