rachel gastellum

pilates instructor
TRX® instructor
​personal trainer

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Owner of Restorative Pilates, LLC

I love helping you find and embrace your body's power and strength.
From the first time I tried Pilates, I fell in love with the movement method. Becoming a Pilates teacher has allowed for the evolution of my original passion for physical therapy. 

My 22 years of teaching experience in the health and fitness fields, along with my background as a Licensed Physical Therapy Technician have given me the knowledge to work with a variety of clients. I'm able to provide therapeutic exercises to manage pain, as well as help clients who want to reach personal strength goals. I help clients feel better through functional strength training and balance-building, all with a focus on breathing.

I've been known to describe myself as 'a Great Dane in a chihuahua's body'. ​My students describe my teaching style as fierce—but in a supportive, mild-mannered way. My strength and passion infuse each session with challenge and intensity. 

​My passion spans the gamut—from more challenging cardio-centric Pilates, to fun, creative classes, to the therapeutic end of the spectrum. I love helping you find hidden strengths, and learning what your body is capable of, even through any current limitations. ​My goal is to help you enjoy Pilates and look forward to coming to your sessions, while moving you toward healthier, more pain-free living. 

Outside of the studio, I enjoy running, being creative in my home Pilates studio, and spending time with my family.

If you'd like more information about how working with me might benefit you, you're welcome to email me directly here.

Rachel is such a wonderful teacher that I've worked with her for 14+ years—including through three pregnancies. Rachel has helped me run injury-free, and  I feel less tense, stronger and more sculpted. I have better posture and feel more flow and connection throughout my entire body.

— KELLY McCORMICK, CENTERLINE STUDENT
I've been doing Pilates with Rachel for 4 years. She's the perfect instructor for me. Working with her has helped me feel stronger, and more flexible, open, and centered. I'm also taller and have seen improvements in bone density. I'm a total Pilates convert and sing Rachel's praises whenever I can!

— DEBBIE SANDROFF, CENTERLINE STUDENT

CREDENTIALS
  • ​22 Years experience in fitness and health care
  • Licensed Fletcher® Pilates Instructor
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Physical Therapy Technician
  • Certification in Older-Adult Fitness (muscular strength, range of motion and cardio circuit)
  • TRX® Certified Trainer in Suspension Training, Level 1
  • Pilates Arcus Level 1, by McEntire Pilates
  • Pilates Arcus Level 2, by McEntire Pilates
  • Kettlebell Instructor Certification
  • Certified Kinesio Taping Technician, Level 1
  • Continuing education in Bowenwork® therapeutic touch
Thanks to Rachel, I do not need back surgery any longer! My doctor recommends that I go to Pilates as often I can! ​Getting my core stronger every time!

— KYMBERLEE SANTA MARIA, CENTERLINE STUDENT
Rachel is fantastic. Her private sessions are incredible, as she expertly cues every little muscle engagement. She's an awesome conductor.

— JAIMIE LINDSAY, LMT, CENTERLINE STUDENT