Pilates.

Breathing.

Concentration.

Centering.

Control.

Precision.

Flow.

Concentration.

Centering.

Control.

Breathing.

Concentration.

Flow.

Breathing.

Precision.

Centering.

Flow.

Control.

Precision.

Flow.

Breathing. Concentration. Centering. Control. Precision. Flow. Concentration. Centering. Control. Breathing. Concentration. Flow. Breathing. Precision. Centering. Flow. Control. Precision. Flow.

About Me.

Hi, I’m Elaina. Thanks for being here—it means a lot.

Welcome to Nothing Fancy—my little SF Pilates studio where we keep it old school, classical, and actually effective.

I’ve been teaching Pilates for 8 years—mat, heated mat, Lagree, classical, contemporary—you name it, I’ve taught it. I’ve taught at boutique studios, Equinox’s over the state of California, in client’s home, and now in my own perfect space. I’ve worked with people who’ve never touched a reformer in their life and Instagram models who basically live on one. I’ve seen it all, and honestly? I adore teaching you all. If you hated Pilates before or felt like you “couldn’t do it,” not your fault, babe. Definitely the instructor. I will always teach to the body in front of me, that’s why privates are so important.

When I’m not in the studio, I’m finishing up my license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, seeing therapy clients at a private practice, and working in California’s foster care system. Translation: I’m pretty into mind-body balance. For me, wellness means Pilates, long walks, martinis and green juice, good food, and keeping it simple. Life should feel fun. Workouts should feel hard. And everything else? Easy.

I started Nothing Fancy, a private Pilates studio to keep it classic (because the original method doesn’t really need reinventing). So let me give you a tough workout, send you off sweaty and happy, and then go live your life. Get the hardest workout of your week, and then go live your actual fun life!

Nothing fancy required.

xx,
Elaina

A woman lying on her back with one leg raised straight up, wearing a white sports shirt, shorts, white socks, and athletic shoes, against a plain background.

My Method.

It’s not complicated.

We keep it classic. No gimmicks, no fluff—just the original Pilates method that actually works. It’s smart, efficient, and meets you where you’re at (whether you’re brand new or basically an IG model). Expect tough love, clear cues, and a workout that leaves you stronger, taller, and ready for real life. Nothing fancy—just Pilates that works.

At Nothing Fancy, we keep it classic. Pilates was designed to work every muscle in your body with precision, control, and a little bit of grace—and it turns out, Joseph Pilates actually knew what he was doing. Shocking, I know.

I’ve been teaching for 8 years across California—mat, heated mat, Lagree, contemporary—but I always come back to classical Pilates. Why? Because the classical method is smart. It’s efficient. It doesn’t need a glow-up or a TikTok remix. It meets you where you’re at, whether you’re brand new to movement or have been working out for years.

My vibe in the studio is simple: I’ll make it hard, but I’ll make it make sense. You’ll actually understand what you’re doing and why it matters. You’ll leave feeling stronger, taller, and more connected to your body—not just like you survived a bootcamp.

Pilates isn’t about punishment or perfection. It’s about balance—something I care about in all parts of my life.