Aloha!
Hi, I’m Ana Benchimol.
I’m originally from Brazil but have spent most of my life living in Hawaii.
Besides being a Pilates lover, I’m passionate about surfing, windsurfing, hiking and all healthy life style.
Pilates and Myofascial release have saved my life after a serious back injury. Four long years of physical therapy did not do what a combination of these two did for me in less than one.
In my teaching, I emphasize restorative Pilates, postural education, efficient movement patterns, along with core strengthening and effective workouts.
Here’s a bit about my background:
Associate Degree in Physical Education from Orange Coast College, CA
Certified Personal Trainer from OCC
Certified Pilates Instructor (mat and apparatus, beginner/intermediate)
OCC Best Pilates Student Award in 2006
Yamuna Body Rolling Practitioner Certification (New York, 2013)
I’m fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
The Studio
Pilates No Ka Oi is a private owned studio in Wahiawa where you will find a safe environment and a very personal dedication from the instructor. We offer private, semi-private and reformer group classes. We also teach myofascial release and workshops.
Testimonials
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Mark Warren, Former pro surfer
I was a bit broken (both hips resurfaced) and Ana helped me like no one. I think because Ana herself was once broken and learnt how to heal herself has given Ana an empathy with you that is truly rare. Fun to train with yet challenges you to improve."
I had the chance to take Ana's classes and I felt improvements right the way. Bodyboarding can be so demanding specially with the hard landings impacting the stomach and lower back. Working with Ana helped me strengthen the muscles I needed and relieve the overworked ones.
Karla Costa, Bodyboard World Champion
Linda Tse, Store Owner
I have been taking different schools of Pilates training from several instructors over the the past 5 years. No one can touch Ana's depth of knowledge and attention to every breath and movement. She is a master of Pilates but ever so patient and inspiring.