Nikki Alstedter first came to the practice of Pilates as a professional dancer, aerial acrobat, and cranial sacral massage therapist in1997. The Pilates principles of posture and dynamic alignment presented an arena of vast healing potential and transformation that guided her educational path and experience. As an entrepreneur she is founder of Arlùnviji Transformative Movement in Santa Barbara, is co-owner of 2 Pilates Studio City locations in Southern California and Pilates South Austin in Texas. She currently teaches Gyrotonic, Gyrokinesis, Nia, Burn at the Barre and the Franklin Method and is a Master Trainer for Pilates Sports Center and Da Vinci BodyBoard System. In addition Nikki has been mastering an energetic healing system called Quantum Kinetics for 14 years, which is a gentle hands-on approach that utilizes the body’s electrical and myo-fascial system in relation to structural stability and wellness. This experience has given her a unique understanding of the body’s integral system of healing within a clinical setting. Nikki is dedicated to inspiring intelligent movement that integrates and awakens awareness to enhance the quality of LIFE.

Her credentials include:
• Advances in Pilates Instructor Certification at Long Beach Dance Conditioning 1998
• Pilates Sport Center – Master Teacher Trainer
• Certified Blue belt trainer of the Nia Technique ®
• Level 1 & 2 Certified Instructor of GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®
• Level 1 Certified Instructor of GYROKINESIS®
• Level 1 Certified Instructor of the Franklin Method
• Pilates Method Alliance Educational Member
• Massage Therapist, Cranial Sacral Therapist “QK” Practitioner
• QRA Nutrition Practitioner
• Preferred Trainer – Balanced Body
• Studio Member – Pilates Method Alliance
• CPR / First Aid Certified