Movement has always been at the heart of Sonia Lopez’s life. A former professional ballroom dance competitor and teacher, Sonia transitioned naturally into the Pilates Method and GYROTONIC® Method over 25+ years ago—and has been guiding others through intelligent movement ever since.

Sonia is a certified Pilates trainer through Marie-José Blom of Long Beach Dance Conditioning and a certified GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Method trainer. She began studying Pilates and GYROTONIC® in 1994 to complement her dance career, later moving from Los Angeles to the Bay Area to teach and compete in Dancesport. Soon after, she became a sought-after educator within the ballroom community for her ability to help dancers improve posture, coordination, and strength through functional movement training.

At Body Evolutions, Sonia teaches both private sessions and our popular MOVE Pilates group equipment classes, helping clients build strength, mobility, and awareness in a supportive, small-group environment. Whether you're new to or experienced with the Pilates or GYROTONIC® Methods, Sonia brings deep knowledge and individualized attention to each session.

Her unique background in both dance and therapeutic exercise gives Sonia a deep understanding of how the body moves—and how to help it move better. Her teaching style is compassionate, clear, and focused on helping her students:

• Release unnecessary tension

• Identify and correct imbalances

• Organize their bodies for more ease and freedom

Whether you're a dancer, athlete, new to movement, or recovering from injury, Sonia brings decades of experience working with men and women of all ages and abilities. She has supported clients dealing with scoliosis, back pain, frozen shoulder, knee issues, adult hip subluxation, and pre/postpartum recovery—helping them move with more confidence, grace, and strength.

At Body Evolutions, Sonia’s purpose is to help students strengthen their bodies, clear their minds, and reconnect with the joy of movement. Her lessons blend skillful sequencing, hands-on cueing, and a mindful approach to ensure every body is met with care.

When she’s not in the studio, Sonia dedicates time to her family and continues to deepen her knowledge through ongoing education in therapeutic exercise and movement re-education. Her fitness practice includes Pilates, GYROTONIC®, and walking—and a deep curiosity for all things health and wellness.

👉 Want to move smarter and feel stronger? Book a session with Sonia today.