Erica

After playing volleyball from seventh grade through college, Sweat Well Studio owner and lead instructor Erica Obando discovered Pilates in 2010 and quickly fell in love. While pregnant with her first child, she decided to pursue instructor training in 2011. Erica trained with local Pilates guru Chris Tam, who studied under Sebastien Lagree, and went on to teach at Chris's first Alameda studio until its closure. In 2023, she expanded her expertise by earning a barre certification through Barre Body and a yoga certification through Breathe for Change. Since 2011, Erica has taught small-group reformer and springboard classes at boutique studios, as well as private and duet sessions. Most recently, she has been offering a unique blend of barre, Pilates, strength, and yoga at her home studio, Freedom Barre + Wellness, in El Sobrante, both online and in person. Erica is excited to branch out with a brick and mortar studio and looks forward to connecting with community members and bringing Pilates, barre, and low impact strength training to El Sobrante.

Alex

With five years of experience performing in a San Francisco–based dance company and minor training in the Dunham Technique, Alex brings a strong foundation of core strength, stability, and balance to her practice. Eager to find a fitness modality that mirrored these fundamentals, she discovered Pilates, where body sculpting, posture alignment, and the powerful connection between mind and body come together. Alex has trained through internationally recognized Barre Body for her mat Pilates certification.

Wendy

Nick

Coming soon!