Coastline Pilates
Is Pilates For Every Body
Coastline Pilates has come a long way since its beginning in 2010. When I started teaching at Coastline Pilates in 2014, I fell in love with the studio and was honored to take over as owner in 2018. Since then, I've worked hard to create a studio environment that is welcoming, inclusive, caring, and accessible to all bodies. I truly believe that Pilates is for Every Body.
As Coastline Pilates continues to grow, I really want to keep sharing our mission of Pilates for EveryBody by offering new classes and workshops that invite more people into the practice of Pilates for their overall health and well-being.
I appreciate you so much for being a part of our mission by continuing to support our small, local, and female-owned business.
With gratitude,
Abigail Allen
Owner of Coastline Pilates
HISTORY OF OWNERSHIP
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Founder
Teresa is the founder of Coastline Pilates. Teresa received her Master of Science in Kinesiology from A.T. Still University in May 2017. She is a Qualified Teacher of Fletcher Pilates (2003), a Certified Pilates Instructor of the Pilates Method Alliance (2007), a Certified Yamuna Body Rolling Practitioner (2006), and a graduate of Pacific University with a B.A. in Literature.
Teresa worked as a Pilates teacher at Body Works Studio in Tucson, AZ, Fletcher Pilates International Headquarters from 2003-2005, and at Studio 4 Pilates in Half Moon Bay, CA from 2005-2010, until opening Coastline Pilates in 2010. From 2008 to 2009, Teresa served as faculty for The Ron Fletcher Program of Study. While working with The Ron Fletcher Program, she met her longtime mentor, Pat Guyton (Pilates Conservatory). She also worked as a Physical Therapy Aide and Pilates and Body Rolling instructor at Welhab in Watsonville, CA, from 2008-2009.
Teresa's study of movement began with gymnastics and dance as a child. She worked with local and nationally touring dance and theater companies as a performer, teacher, choreographer, and movement coach from 1997 to the present. Her experience includes performing in the San Francisco Bay Area with Moving Arts Dance Collective and Last Planet Theater. While living in Tucson, Arizona, she performed with the flying modern dance company, ORTS Theater of Dance, and Flor De Liz Dance. She has taught and composed for Agape Dance Academy in Scotts Valley since 2012. Teresa also contributed to Pilates Take Out: 10-20-30 Guide to Fitness. She enjoys working with various age groups, from teens to adults.
In 2021, Teresa moved to Portland, Oregon. In August of 2022, she graduated with a BSN in Nursing from Linfield University.
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Owner and Director
Abigail began working with Teresa Moorleghen at Coastline Pilates in 2014. She is a Certified Pilates Instructor through Fletcher Pilates and Body Art Science International (BASI). She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT, 200), Certified Personal Trainer, and Group Exercise Instructor with the American Fitness and Aerobics Association.
Abigail grew up in Aptos, and her mother enrolled her in dance classes at five. She continued to dance through her teens and into college. In high school, she played water polo and soccer; however, dancing has always been her passion. The dance classes soon evolved into a love of fitness. In the 11th grade, she began teaching group exercise classes at Seascape Sports Club in Aptos. From there, her career in the fitness field took off and brought her many different experiences.
After a few physical injuries that set her back, she was introduced to Pilates. She quickly realized that Pilates not only helped her heal from her pain but it also changed her mind, body, and soul. This led Abigail to become a certified Pilates Teacher. Abigail keeps an active schedule. She is a wife & mother. She has two adult daughters and her beloved cat, Stella. Besides teaching Pilates, she has a passion for decorating, fashion, gardening, and crafting.
Abigail truly enjoys bringing a positive environment to all her clients and classes. Whether you're healing or preventing an injury, looking to get stronger, cross-train, or want to feel good in your body, Pilates is an exercise for a lifetime. Her favorite part of working with clients is watching their transformations – seeing people become more confident in their bodies and being able to live without pain is the best part of the job! She encourages everyone of ages: You’re never too old, and It is never too late.
