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The Background of The Pilates Guy

In 1993, I joined Jillian Hessel's Well-Tempered Workout in West Hollywood to help manage her studio. She had already been teaching for years and had created a vibrant home. I was immediately impressed by her talent and expertise, and it was here that I first encountered the fascinating world of Pilates apparatus. Jillian even has a Cadillac built by Mr. Pilates himself!

Mr. Pilates' work was just coming into the public consciousness and as Jillian's teaching schedule intensified, I was managing a busy studio, administering a certification program and tinkering with apparatus. Through Jillian's teachings, I was introduced to Mr. Pilates' work and the power of the method as a means to connect mind and body for an optimum life experience. And it was here I learned what the apparatus must do to support the work. Footbar squeaks, wheel rubs, spring noises -- I learned to identify and resolve them all.
 Jillian Hessel master Pilates teacher

I had a 1965 Chevy pickup at the time, so I had a well-stocked toolbox and did a lot of maintenance myself. As my knowledge of the apparatus grew, I picked up fixes for common problems and assembled the best tools, hardware, and cleaning materials for the job. Eventually I started repairing apparatus at other Pilates studios in town and teachers who didn't know my name started calling me "the Pilates guy."

Repairs became more elaborate, service calls more frequent. What has evolved is a company devoted to supporting the Pilates community through equipment sales, service and supplies. For the last 10 years or so, I've been traveling to studios and homes in Southern California to maintain, repair and upgrade apparatus.


smooth apparatus promotes focus on movement


Today, I visit hundreds of clients with Pilates equipment manufactured by Balanced Body, Peak Pilates, Stott Pilates, and Gratz Pilates. I have a solid working relationship with these major manufacturers. I am open to working with people of all Pilates faiths and levels of training ... I'm about the equipment. The Pilates community in Southern California is a wonderfully diverse mix of individuals from a variety of backgrounds and teaching programs ... everyone deserves safe equipment. And it's knowing I'm helping good teachers be even better -- that's what makes my job so rewarding.

I believe people can improve their lives with Pilates. And I want them to love their apparatus.

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 Computer Design Experience

I design and update this website and a few others, striving to make each unique, easy to use and comprehensive. They are all pretty basic from a tech standpoint. Just simple navigation, complete information and quick-loading pages.

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This website receives about 750 visitors per day (23,000 a month).
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