Rachel Saunders is founder and owner of Primarily Pilates. Rachel first awakened her appreciation and respect for Pilates in 1995, after incorporating it into her rehabilitation program to manage debilitating and chronic pain and imbalances resulting from an auto accident. As an athlete, dancer, performer, fitness trainer and instructor, the thought of continued pain and limited mobility was unacceptable. The amazing benefits and results Rachel experienced in a short time fueled her desire to delve deeper into this emerging method of full body conditioning and strengthening.

Rachel dedicated the following three years to learning, apprenticing and refining her skills. She began studying under the direction of Christina Cansino and apprenticed for a year.  In 1998, Rachel added private Pilates sessions and group mat classes to her existing Personal Training business, aerobic and dance studio located in the Northwest. A year later, Rachel was tested and mat certified for the PhysicalMind Institute by Leah Putnam at the Spring Training Studio in Mountain View, California.

The fulfillment experienced from sharing the genius of this evolving system catapulted Rachel to purchase her first “at-home” Reformer and eagerly begin her equipment and apparatus training. In 2003, Rachel completed her Pilates equipment training and apprenticing and was certified a year later by Joan Breibert, President and Founder of The PhysicalMind Institute.

Rachel continued to study, practice and teach Pilates and fitness in Arizona. Operating a 200 sq. ft., in-home studio, she taught private and group Pilates, along with personal training, fitness and aerobic classes at local clubs and spas, including the Gainey Village, before opening Primarily Pilates in February 2005.  Rachel is also certified in Pilates for Golf, which targets and develops specific muscle groups to hone and improve the length of drives, the precision of putting and overall golf play.

Primarily Pilates is the culmination of Rachel’s lifetime of work and dedication to helping others to become stronger and healthier.  When she is not training clients, she may be found presenting to groups or training others to become certified in Pilates.

When Being A Loser is a Good Thing
Rachel Saunders, Owner of Primarily Pilates, a Pilates, Fitness & Wellness Sanctuary and Founder of "The Saunders Method" will share some tips on "When Being a Loser is a Good Thing" and the "Secrets of Longevity, Aging with Grace."

De-Stress, Weight Control, Look Good
Rachel Saunders CPT, PilatesRachel Saunders talks pilates with Dr C.J. and how it can make a whole new you. Rachel Saunders, a CMT and owner/founder of Primarily pilates that focus on your core strength while training your body. As an integrated whole, pilates enhances your Mind/Body - benefits in just a few weeks. Visit: www.primarilypilates.com

Pilates: It's Worth the StretchDr CJ talks with Rachel Saunders, CMT owner/founder of Primarily Pilates. Focusing on your core strength while training your body as an integrated whole, Pilates is said to enhance your Mind/Body connection with benefits in just a few weeks. Call in, ask questions, what works for you? Pilates benefits: MORE ENERGY, Better posture, LEANER MUSCLES, Decreased pain, UNWANTED INCHES melting away, STRENGTH WITHOUT BULK, Increased flexibility/mobility, REDUCE STRESS/TENSION