Celeste Knickerbocker

Celeste Knickerbocker
Pilates Instructor

Celeste has transferred her own life-long passion for movement into a passion for helping others move well. Inspired by clients and colleagues alike, her dedication to continuous learning and education has taken her down many corresponding roads.

Considering it the method that carries her through life, Celeste feels fortunate to have discovered Pilates at an early age - while majoring in dance as a teenager in Los Angeles - and has corrected many of her own imbalances & injuries with this technique. A practitioner of almost two decades at the time, she was proud to train in San Francisco under some of the most influential minds in the field - earning her Comprehensive Pilates training through Balanced Body in 2011. After discovering the benefits of GYROTONIC® soon after, she dedicated many hours of study to this unique & profound exercise art, which culminated in a trip to Germany to receive her certification in 2015.

Her background in dance influenced her to train, early on, in Advanced Massage and PT modalities. She is also a certified Group Fitness & TRX Instructor, and continues to expand her knowledge through progressive courses and workshops. Confident in her ability to work with all body types, she enjoys taking mothers through their pregnancies as well as helping people prevent or recuperate from injuries. Celeste considers interacting with a variety of people to be fun; and helping folks improve their overall health and well-being to be deeply fulfilling.

Certifications:

Comprehensive Pilates Certification - Balanced Body

TRX Suspension Trainer

GYROTONIC Level 1 Certification

Group Fitness Instructor - ACE

Joined the CHF Team in: 2017

View Celeste's Classes this Week

Online booking for classes opens 48-hours before class start.

Saturday
8:15AM - 9:15AM	Cardio Interval Pilates	CHF 360
DETAILS	11 of 12 open Room: Pilates Studio Use the jump board and other high intensity moves to break a sweat in this fresh take on equipment Pilates! To get the full benefit of the class students must have a working knowledge of the Pilates terminology and principles.
9:30AM - 10:25AM	Core Fusion	CHF 360
DETAILS	25 of 25 open Room: The Big Room Join this energetic workout that uses a blend of Pilates and strength moves to wake up your core. This workout uses a variety of props that will gain you strength and stability while staying low impact and easily modified.
10:45AM - 11:40AM	Beginner Pilates Equipment	CHF 360	Book
DETAILS	10 of 12 open Room: Pilates Studio This class builds upon the Foundational concepts and exercises of the Pilates method. Movements are focused and purposeful as you gain an understanding of the many aspects of the Pilates equipment.
Monday
5:30PM - 6:25PM	Classical Pilates *separate program class	CHF 360
DETAILS	4 of 4 open Room: Pilates Studio Build a solid foundation in CLASSICAL Pilates. The specific Classical choreography strengthens and stretches the torso, arms, and legs in all planes of movement. Each session will warm up the body, then challenge it on mat and reformer, and finally cool it down. You will leave this series feeling confident in the equipment and confident in your body. Great for All Levels or Beginners. All levels, Max 4 participants Mondays, 60 min. 5:30-6:30pm To join this group, email celeste.knickerbocker@gmail.com 60-minute Ongoing Small Group Rates - Drop-in Single (member/non-member): $41, $46 - Package of 4 60-minute sessions (member/non-member): $120, $160
6:30PM - 7:25PM	Pilates Sculpt	CHF 360
DETAILS	12 of 12 open Room: Pilates Studio This class uses the equipment and Classic Pilates exercises to sculpt from head to toe in a fun and lighthearted way. Each week we target something new! Participants should have experience with machines and terminology. Level 2-3
Tuesday
8:30AM - 9:25AM	Advanced Mat Pilates, Level 3	CHF 360
DETAILS	18 of 18 open Room: Mind/Body Studio Dive deep into the advanced Classical Pilates repertoire in a challenging, total body conditioning mat class! For your best experience come with a strong knowledge of Pilates.
11:30AM - 12:30PM	NEW! Level Up *separate program pass	CHF 360
DETAILS	6 of 6 open Room: You need to purchase an additional Small Group training pass or package for this class. celeste.knickerbocker@gmail.com Level Up w/ Celeste- This class will progressively mix in more complex moves. If you are a beginner, have a foundational understanding of the equipment, and are looking for more - Celeste will get you there! Our work will increase in difficulty, so that you leave each class feeling empowered and with a better understanding of the Classical intermediate Pilates exercises. celeste.knickerbocker@castlehillfitness.com Tuesday, 60min, 11:3012:30pm Pilates Studio limit 6 participants Please contact Celeste if you would like to try this class.
6:30PM - 7:25PM	Barre Remix	CHF 360
DETAILS	25 of 25 open Room: Mind/Body Studio This class is part strengthening your body and part dancing it off!
Wednesday
5:30PM - 6:30PM	NEW! HIIT Pilates *separate program pass	CHF 360
DETAILS	8 of 8 open Room: Pilates Studio You need to purchase an additional Small Group training pass or package for this class. Questions? Email celeste.knickerbocker@gmail.com HIIT Pilates w/ Celeste is a high intensity class on the Pilates equipment. Get ready to be breathless! Wednesday, 60 min 5:30-6:30pm Pilates Studio All Levels, limit 6 participants Drop-Ins welcome!
6:30PM - 7:25PM	Beginner Pilates Equipment	CHF 360
DETAILS	12 of 12 open Room: Pilates Studio This class builds upon the Foundational concepts and exercises of the Pilates method. Movements are focused and purposeful as you gain an understanding of the many aspects of the Pilates equipment.
Thursday
12:00PM - 12:55PM	Beg/Int Pilates Equipment	CHF 360
DETAILS	12 of 12 open Room: Pilates Studio This class builds upon the Foundational concepts and exercises of the Pilates method. Movements are focused and purposeful as you gain an understanding of the many aspects of the Pilates equipment.