As a Pilates instructor and studio owner with over 12 years of experience, I feel incredibly fortunate to do what I love every day. There’s nothing more rewarding than guiding clients through their Pilates journey and watching them grow—physically, mentally, and spiritually. The progress we see in our clients is a true privilege.

My team and I are dedicated to ensuring every session is a positive, empowering experience, leaving clients feeling inspired and eager to return for more.

I have been a personal trainer since 2009 and I have been teaching group fitness since 2012. I love changing lives through fitness. I am passionate about Athletic Pilates Reformer and the limitless opportunities this format offers to help people achieve their goals.

My Certifications:
• Master Pilates certified with Pilates Evolution
• Athletic Pilates Reformer
• ISSA Personal Traîner
• AFAA Group Exercise
• ACE Group Exercise
• Les Mills BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT, GRIT
• The DROP
• IGNITE
• The BATTLE
• Core de Force

Yafit is not just passionate about movement and fitness—she’s obsessed! Always on the lookout for new skills to weave into her classes, Yafit ensures her sessions are both challenging and adaptable. With certifications in pregnancy Pilates and high-intensity interval training, she expertly modifies routines to accommodate clients of all levels, prioritizing safety without sacrificing the sweat!

When she’s not at the studio, you’ll find Yafit training outdoors, cycling, or running—basically, if it involves movement, she’s in! But her absolute favorite pastime? Spending quality time with her husband and their five energetic kids.

Emmalee, owner of Control Fitness, is a wife and mom of three from Southern California. Emmalee believes that daily movement is essential for a healthy body and mind.

“Change happens through movement, and movement heals” – Joseph Pilates.

Emmalee strives to help others fall in love with exercise, and to realize the power of healthy habits.

Emmalee is comprehensively trained Pilates Instructor, Barre Instructor, and Certified Group Fitness Instructor. She has a passion for learning and expanding her knowledge of the Fitness industry.

Emmalee founded Control Fitness, a boutique Pilates and Barre Studio, in 2022.