pilates in the palms.

surrounded by a tropical landscape, the north shore offers a premium facility and passionate, highly trained professionals that cater both to the local community and visitors. Pilates Kauai prides itself on consciously creating a relaxing oasis in addition to a quality instruction for individuals and groups.

nicki brewer // owner, BASI Pilates® certified instructor

Nicki began practicing Pilates in 2004, while attending the University of San Diego. After graduating with a Business Degree and working in the Action Sports industry for several years, she elected to enroll in the BASI Pilates® Teacher Training Course as a way to combine her Marketing experience and education with her new love for Pilates—the goal became learning how to spread the word about Pilates.
"After my first class I remember leaving, feeling energized, lengthened, and far more aware of my posture and body. I loved it! But what really hooked me was seeing that Pilates was helping me do all of the things I love (riding bikes, running, playing volleyball, being active and OUTSIDE whenever the sun is shining) by helping to avoid injuries, improving my core strength and balance, and constantly challenging different muscles."

* Certified in 2010, BASI® (Body Arts and Science international) | * Pre & Post Natal Certification, BASI

Nicole miller / The Pilates Center of Boulder certified instructor

Nicole Miller loves the healing and empowering nature of Pilates not only for physical well-being but for the entire being; body, mind and spirit. From 2002-2005 she trained and acted as personal assistant to her mentors Amy Taylor Alpers and Rachel Taylor Segel at The Pilates Center of Boulder, Colorado. During this time Nicole was in a car accident, and utilized the Pilates method as the major part of her restorative process. She gained an experiential appreciation for the healing nature of Pilates which has shaped her career path. From 2006-2008 she taught, acted as student advisor and received her master’s certification at The Pilates Center. For the next several years, she enjoyed sharing her passion for Pilates in Martha’s Vineyard, MA and Paris, France.

Eager to expand her understanding of healing and to broaden her scope of practice, Nicole was drawn to delve into bodywork, and studied with Lee Joseph at The Pacific Center for Awareness and Bodywork.  Nicole completed the massage training at PCAB in 2011 and the advanced training program in 2012. She considers the island of Kaua’i her greatest teacher and is blessed to reside here. She has continued sharing Pilates with her island community, teaching at Pilates Kauai and privately, while also exploring the ancient wisdom of Hawaiian Massage (known as lomi lomi) and healing techniques. She is endorsed as a Mana Lomi level 1 practitioner and has studied lomi lomi with Dr. Makala Yates, Carol Hart, Wayne Kealohi Powell, and Dr. Mark Olson.  

Nicole has loved and practiced yoga alongside Pilates for over 20 years, and completed 200 and 300 hour teacher training yoga programs respectively with Erika Faith of Cloud Nine Yoga in 2019. Most recently, she became a certified practitioner of McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release (MSTR).  She holds massage licenses in Hawaii and California. Nicole brings her vast array of healing tools both ancient and new to every session to guide you to be your most aligned, pain-free, powerful and essential self.  

ELISSE GARCIA / BASI Pilates® certified instructor

Elisse began practicing Pilates at the age of 12 as a way of conditioning the body while training for a future career in dance. That dream was cut short due to an unfortunate injury, but that launched her in a different direction towards health and wellness. She earned her Pilates Instructor Certification though BASI Pilates in 2010 and graduated from California State University, Long Beach in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science Kinesiology, Athletic Training. That same year she passed her Board of Certification exam and began working as an Athletic and Dance Medicine Therapist at the Disneyland Resort. There she utilized her knowledge of the body, biomechanics, and Pilates to help reduce pain and increase quality of life amongst the entertainment staff. Looking for new opportunities, Elisse moved to Kauai and is eager to continuing her work of combining Pilates and passion to help other achieve a higher quality of life.

paloma saboya / romana’s pilates certified instructor

Paloma Saboya has been shaping, aligning and strengthening bodies, minds and spirits since 2015. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Paloma experienced the tremendous benefits of the Pilates Method and enrolled for instructor training at the renowned Romana’s Pilates certified  program. After five years of intensive training her certification was handed to her by master teacher Sari Medja Santos in 2018. She then to moveD to California in order to bring her Pilates career to an international level and since 2019 has been working at the premier classical studio in Los Angeles, Winsor Choza Pilates.

Her passion for teaching and the pure joy of helping people achieve their health through body work was discovered in Bali, in the 90’s, when she  spent over ten years studying Iyengar yoga with renowned Indonesian teacher Olop Arpipi. Paloma’s teaching is grounded in her deep experience and training in classical Pilates and is influenced by her unique background: Artistic parents filled her with a loving spirit, open-mindedness and creativity; Brazil imbued her with a tangible warmth, passion and compassion; Yoga gave her detailed knowledge and experience of body work, mind/body unity and energy flow. Paloma continues to grow her Pilates through personal training and teaching and by taking classes, workshops and CPEs with exceptional classical teachers. In addition to bringing a rich wealth of experience and practicality to her classes, Paloma’s individualized instruction is filled with her palpable enthusiasm, warmth and passion. 

kristen kelbe / BASI Pilates® certified instructor

Kristen has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and spent her 20’s working in the car racing and power industries. “Um, what does that have to do with Pilates?” Good Question. It means her brain is attuned to understanding form and function as well as analyzing the mechanics of movements. 

Kristen dove deep into the world of individual movement and mind-body connection in 2015. She has been teaching yoga and AcroYoga for eight years. She has always been passionate about alignment and articulating cues to ensure students get the most out of their practice.

A spinal injury in 2019 motivated Kristen to find new ways to heal and bring balance back to her body. Luckily her journey lead her to Pilates. Kristen was immediately captivated by the benefits of the practice. Not only did it help her heal from her injury, it helped her shoulder alignment and awareness so she could continue to do the hobbies she loves: spinning fire, sailing and pretty much anything to do with being in the ocean.

Kristen strongly believes in sharing the things that heal us. She is stoked share this practice that has brought stability and symmetry to her body in hopes of helping others thrive as well. 

She completed her Comprehensive (Foundation & Graduate level) Certification through BASI Pilates.

Gina Vogel / STOTT PILATES®certified instructor

Gina is a Certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor (mat work, equipment, and ISP (injuries and special populations). She completed her training at Pilates Training Center Hawaii. Gina was raised on the island of Kauai. She is an avid equestrian rider, and a fitness enthusiast. With her athletic background, and experience in fitness, health and wellness, she aims to share her passions and the benefits of Pilates with others. Gina inspires others to build strength and endurance, improve posture, prevent injuries, and to maintain active and healthy lifestyles.

gina is currently not accepting new private clients