Laura Sefchovich

Laura Sefchovich began Pilates training during her sixteen-year career as a professional ballet dancer.  When a lower-back injury forced her to re-evaluate her own conditioning, she discovered that regular Pilates training helped her remain pain-free during hectic performing seasons.  Laura’s interest in Pilates deepened when she met her mentor and teacher Lisa Goldin, whose work is known throughout the dance community.  Under Goldin’s supervision, Laura trained in the classical tradition of founder Joseph Pilates, who described the system he developed as “stretch with strength and control.”

Laura received her teaching certification after four years of studying with Goldin, and then received a second teaching certification from Power Pilates in New York.  She opened Pilates 580 in April ‘07 to offer the finest in Pilates education.  At Pilates580, the student learns a prescribed system of exercises designed to progress seamlessly from one movement to another. Routines carefully alternate stretching and strengthening exercises, resulting in well-toned muscles without bulk.  Challenging enough for the strongest athlete yet gentle enough for seniors or those recovering from an injury, Pilates580 incorporates elements of coordination, concentration, breathing, mobility and stability to harmonize the work of the entire body.  Laura hopes her clients will leave Pilates580 feeling invigorated after a great workout.  She knows that as they begin to feel and see results in their bodies, they will appreciate the benefits of Pilates training as much as she does.

In addition to her time at Pilates580, Laura Sefchovich also works at Purely Pilates in San Carlos, and for San Francisco Ballet, training dancers in the classical Pilates tradition.

Angela Evans

Angela has been teaching Pilates in the Bay Area for over three years. Classically trained by Power Pilates, the original system created by Joseph Pilates, Angela focuses on movement and alignment to heal, stabilize and strengthen clients. Her clients have ranged from professional athletes and dancers to clients with chronic and acute injuries. Prior to becoming a certified Pilates instructor, Angela was trained in New York as a Lotte Berk instructor (also known as the Daily Method and Bar Method). In addition to teaching, Angela currently dances with the Oakland Ballet Company and holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from UCLA.