Rachel Robertson
I have owned and operated The Energy Within for 20 years.  At age 35 I discovered pilates. Mother of 3, I taught fitness classes and did bodywork as a massage therapist. I was uncomfortable in my body, never sitting/standing still for any length of time without moving/stretching. I had broken several bones, sliced a couple tendons in my foot and ended up with a twist in my pelvis. Pilates totally changed my life. I have learned much about the body and movement thru understanding mine. Everyone is different but the principles of movement remain the same. For every movement it’s important to understand which muscles stabilize and which mobilize the bones. I ensure that each and every client is taught to connect with their body and control their movements. I observe and correct everyone in my classes for proper, controlled movement. Little corrections make the biggest difference when the exercises are performed. It’s the way we move our bones and our posture that alleviates pain and discomfort. I love what I do!! Let me help you.
I have mountain climbed, rock climbed, winter/summer camped, hiked, canoed, ran, swam, road and mountain biked. I have traveled the world teaching and studying in The United States, New Zealand and Canada.
1984 – Received AFFA aerobic training certification in Buffalo, NY and taught macrobiotic cook classes.
1986 – Lived abroad teaching aerobics, macrobiotic cooking and nutritional counseling in New Zealand
1988 – Certified as an IDEA/ACE aerobic trainer in Toronto Canada
1992 – Attended massage school and received HHP (Holistic Health Practitioner) from IBSP in San Diego, CA
1993 – Finally the discovery of Pilates at JL Body Conditioning with Julian Littleford where 9/10 months later I became a pilates instructor under the tutelage of Julian.
1995 – Opened first pilates studio and began to study at On Center Conditioning with Rael Isacowitz. Attended several workshops with Moria Stott in LA. Went to England to the Alan Herdman Studio and several other prominent studios in England.
1999 – Moved to Toronto, Canada for 4 months to attend the Stott Pilates Master Training course where I became a Stott Certified Instructor Trainer.
2000 – Opened a Pilates Studio and Stott Instructor Training center in Leucadia , CA
2001 – ACE certified personal trainer
2007 – Received Level I & II Gyrotonic tower training at San Francisco Gyrotonic with Debra Rose
2012 – Pfilates certification for pelvic floor strengthening
2013 – Align Barre certification and Stott Stability Barre Certification
Shyra Olson
Shyra Olson fell in love with Pilates over 8 years ago. Her interest began with classes at a local gym. In 2002 she started as a client of Rachel Robertson.
Under Rachel’s tutelage she became a certified Pilate’s instructor. Shyra has seen benefits of Pilates in her own life as a busy mother of 2; Pilates helped her through both pregnancies and has been her sanctuary in coping with the stresses of everyday life. Her joy as an Instructor is when her clients can see the results of Pilates. The Balance, flexibility and Strength they find not only applies to there body but also there mind.
Her clients will feel leaner, longer and more flexible. Shyra’s clients will see extensive changes in there bodies, and that is the most gratifying part of Pilates and for her.