Garage Pilates

Welcome to Garage Pilates, your premier Pilates studio in the heart of Los Alamitos, California, where we go beyond the traditional class format to offer a true expression of the complete Pilates method as originally developed by Joseph Pilates. While many focus on just mat or reformer work, our approach is intentionally more expansive. We integrate the full system of Pilates apparatus—including the reformer, tower, chair, arc, and a wide range of supportive props—to give clients a more complete, intelligent, and transformative experience. Every class is designed to reflect the depth, precision, and versatility of the original method, not just a single piece of it. As a locally owned studio nestled in our vibrant downtown community, Garage Pilates is committed to delivering small group classes capped at six students. This allows for highly individualized instruction, thoughtful progression, and the kind of hands-on guidance that elevates both safety and results. Our instructors bring decades of combined experience, advanced training, and a deep understanding of classical Pilates principles. More importantly, they are skilled at meeting each client exactly where they are—whether you’re just beginning or refining an advanced practice. The goal is always the same: to help you move with greater strength, control, and awareness. At Garage Pilates, we believe Pilates is not just exercise—it’s a method of re-educating the body and refining the way you move through life. That belief extends beyond our studio walls. We are proud to actively support our local community, with owner Kristin DiMiceli serving on the Board of Directors for both The Youth Center, a local nonprofit, and the Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for choosing Garage Pilates—where the full Pilates method comes to life through expert instruction, intentional programming, and a strong connection to community. PS: Curious about our name, Garage Pilates? Here’s the story: After leaving a corporate career in pharmaceuticals, Kristin earned her Pilates certification through Long Beach Dance Conditioning in 2003 and began teaching in studios, physical therapy offices, and yes—her home garage. With her husband’s career taking them across the country, she continued teaching in garages from Los Angeles to Northern California, the Midwest, New York, and back to Orange County, where she eventually settled. Garage Pilates was born during that journey. While the studio has since evolved into a brick-and-mortar space, the name remains a reminder of where it all began—and the belief that meaningful, high-level Pilates can be taught anywhere, with integrity and purpose.