Meet Ace.

Pilates instructor holding tuning forks during a private, nervous system-aware somatic Pilates session at North End Pilates in Tacoma, focused on grounding, regulation, and embodied awareness.

Somatic Movement & Pilates Educator | Author | Nutrition & Wellness Coach | Owner North End Pilates in Tacoma

I’m Ace, founder of North End Pilates, a private Pilates studio in Tacoma offering a grounded, somatic approach to movement and nervous system regulation.

My work blends classical Pilates with modern somatic principles, focusing on how the nervous system, breath, and subtle awareness shape the way we move, heal, and live in our bodies. Rather than treating Pilates as a workout to push through, I use it as a tool for regulation, grounding, and embodied clarity.

Over years of working one-on-one with clients, I’ve seen a consistent pattern: many people don’t need more intensity — they need safety, pacing, and a body-led approach. Sessions at North End Pilates are intentionally slow, individualized, and responsive, supporting people with back pain, chronic tension, stress, and nervous system overwhelm.

When appropriate, I integrate biofield tuning into Pilates sessions — a sound-based modality that supports grounding and nervous system balance. This work is woven seamlessly into movement and rest, never forced, and always guided by what the body is communicating in the moment. The goal is not to “fix,” but to support regulation so the body can organize itself more efficiently.

In addition to private sessions, I lead workshops in health and wellness and mentor other Pilates instructors and movement professionals. I’m deeply invested in teaching teachers how to work with greater clarity, ethics, and nervous system awareness — skills that are increasingly essential in modern movement education.

I’m also an author, currently writing a series of Pilates and somatic-based books designed to translate complex concepts into grounded, accessible language for both practitioners and educators.

North End Pilates is not a traditional Pilates studio. It’s a quiet, intentional space for people seeking private Pilates, somatic movement, and nervous system regulation in Tacoma — work that prioritizes safety, presence, and long-term sustainability over performance or intensity

To your health,

ACE

What people are saying.

  • "Great instruction! My first time with Ace, she was an expert at explaining the moves and proper form. I am immunocomprimised and she wore a mask during my session, making me feel comfortable and safe!"

    — Mallory C.

  • "Ace gives really great mind/body instruction. I am 6 months pregnant and she was able to modify everything and has great equipment to help make me feel comfortable moving with a baby bump!""

    — Kim S.

  • "I did Pilates in the past, had a very good instructor in VA. I moved to Wa state and needed someone who could tailor to my very specific needs. I found Ace and so glad I did. Her attention to detail is exactly what I need!

    — John S.