You spend all the time and energy caring for your family - Karen Scott Fitness is here to take care of YOU.

Karen Scott Fitness blends classical Pilates with restorative movement techniques to help you feel your very best! Karen takes into consideration your unique abilities and mindset for a movement experience that eliminates stress, aches, and pains, and builds the strength and endurance you need to thrive through the chaos of motherhood.  Each session meets you where you are so that you leave with a sense of accomplishment and joy, ready give 100% to your family.

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Everyone is the architect of their own happiness.”
~Joseph Pilates

Are you ready to transform from stressed to strong?
Schedule an appointment today.

 

The Karen Scott Difference

A mom with a heart as big as her smile, Karen will lift your spirits and empower you to conquer all that parenthood throws your way.

Karen moved to El Segundo with her husband Alex in 2017, and earned the title of “Sammy’s Mom” in 2019. As much love as she had for her little family, Karen found her new role as a mom more stressful and challenging than she ever could have imagined. Even after emerging from the haze of postpartum hormones and sleep deprivation and settling into life’s new rhythm, she was unrecognizable to herself - body and soul. Not to mention the tension in her neck from breast feeding and the aches in her back from lugging that infant car seat around! It wasn’t until she recommitted to a consistent Pilates practice that she was able to rediscover her strength and begin to truly thrive.

Now, Karen utilizes her Pilates expertise to support other moms, helping them to destress, refocus, and build the strength they need to be the mother - the person - they want to be.

Karen is comprehensively trained in the Pilates Method by Polestar Pilates, certified by the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP), and trained as a Level 2 Oov Practitioner. Karen primarily teaches private sessions out of the studio space in her home in El Segundo, CA.

 

What Clients are Saying...

 

“I felt immediate relief.”

I could barely make it through the day to the kids’ bedtimes, my low back pain was simply unbearable. After just one session with Karen, I felt relief - and I've been nearly pain-free since working with her on a weekly basis. - E.F.

“The real deal.”

I was skeptical of the whole "oov" thing, but I'd heard positive reviews and gave it a shot.  I stood up after my first session feeling great, and, better yet, was able to play tennis pain-free that night.  Karen is the real deal! - J.A.


 

Karen's awesome.  Not only does she provide a great, customized  workout, but she makes it fun, as well!  My time in her studio is the best part of the week!  - S.K.

 

“Encouragement and support.”

What a gem!  Karen gives me perspective to see exercise in a new light.  Her encouragement and genuine support guide me to progress in my Pilates practice with ease and helps me grow stronger with every session.  She's a great teacher! - J.F.

“I fell in love with Pilates.”

Karen is why I fell in love with Pilates.  She's a fabulous instructor, is super attentive, and gives great modifications for my persistent neck and shoulder pain.  I get an awesome workout, and love the “me” time. - T.O.

 

The Studio

Located at a private residence right here in El Segundo, the boutique space is an oasis where you can escape the day-to-day responsibilities of motherhood and reconnect with yourself. The studio is the epitome of ME TIME, where you get personal, focused attention with only one session taking place at any given time. This means exclusive access to your favorite equipment, personalized one-on-one instruction and techniques, even your choice of tunes!

The studio features state-of-the-art equipment that is thoughtfully selected and meticulously maintained. Karen utilizes both classical equipment and contemporary props and tools, many of which you will not find at other local studios.

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Oov

The Oov activates core stabilizing muscles while also gently extending and supporting the spine's natural curves to stimulate healthy neuromuscular connections and alignment throughout the body. From stretching to core strengthening to rehabilitation, or for relaxation, the Oov can be used on the mat or with other Pilates equipment for an elevated movement experience.

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Reformer with Konnector System

Konnector is a single-rope pulley system (replacing the static ropes and handles) on the reformer that makes Pilates even more versatile and fun! The system enables independent, simultaneous movement of both arms and legs with proprioceptive feedback, facilitating full-body integration and stronger core activation in new, dynamic ways. 

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Split Pedal EXO Chair

The Pilates Chair is the ultimate apparatus for strength-building in a unique and fun, full-body workout.  A more versatile variation of the original, the split-pedal EXO Pilates Chair facilitates a robust repertoire of exercises with added reciprocal and rotational movements for a challenging, cardio/aerobic workout.

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Franklin Method Balls and Bands

The Franklin Method uses neuro-cognitive imagery and anatomical embodiment to create lasting positive change in your body and mind.  Eric Franklin encourages the use of balls and bands, many of which will be utilized during your Pilates session, to increase feedback into the system during movement.

 

The Pilates Method

Pilates is a time-tested movement therapy practice that improves how your body functions and feels. 

It's a connectedness exercise method that strengthens and lengthens muscles while reducing tension and stress in the mind and the body. Pilates emphasizes efficient breathing, structural organization, and quality of movement. A consistent practice yields many benefits, including:

In the words of Joseph Pilates himself: "in 10 sessions you'll feel different, 20 you'll look different and in 30 you'll have a whole new body."