Hidden Gems: Meet Luiza Barteldes of Pilates By Luiza

Today we’d like to introduce you to Luiza Barteldes.

Luiza, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I was a ballet dancer living in NYC in the early 2000s. I worked different jobs to support myself. One day I realized it made sense for me to work with something related to the body, due to my extensive dance background. So I found pilates! I had a good friend who was also a teacher and I asked her to mentor me into the certification program. Her name was Pam Pardi. Turned out she was a well known pilates professional who trained under Roman’a Kryzanowska, Joseph Pilates only protege. So I got into the certification program at True Pilates New York, the original pilates studio where Joseph started everything.
Right after getting certified , I moved to Chicago where I had my own business. It was called The Pilates Loft of Chicago. I lived there for almost ten years and then decided to move to warmer climates. I am now in Cary, North Carolina running my home based pilates studio and enjoying the outdoors. It’s great!

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Not smooth at all! I was 8 months pregnant with my son when I opened my first pilates studio back in Chicago! I was contracting at someone else’s practice when she suddenly decided to close. I had no option but starting my own business, and I had to do everything before giving birth! I got it done and it was great at the end, but it was stressful!

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
I have a home based pilates studio. I train one client at time, so it’s a very private practice. I have been a pilates instructor for over 15 years, and I’ve always had a full schedule. I worked with people from many walks of life. Business professionals, artists, athletes, stay at home moms, students, dancers and even kids.
I have extensive experience with injuries, sports performance, pre and postpartum, elderly population , cancer survivors.
I am very proud to have clients since my first day, who eventually became my friends. I have a sincere interest in helping people to move without pain, walk better, to have quality of life!

Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
I am very thankful and lucky to have worked with incredible teachers who were willing to share their extensive knowledge with me.
Also I am blessed to have the most wonderful supportive clients who are now family.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://pilatesbyluiza.com
• Instagram: Pilatesbyluiza