The Art and Science of Classical Pilates

CHRISTIE WANG IS A CLASSICAL PILATES INSTRUCTOR, PILATES STUDIO FOUNDER, AND PILATES TEACHER TRAINER WHO HAS LED THOUSANDS OF PILATES STUDENTS TOWARD HEALTH AND WELLNESS SINCE 2013.

Based in sunny San Diego, CA, Christie runs Ascend Pilates, where she offers private lessons, semi-private Pilates classes, and Pilates teacher trainings and education. Her expertise covers a diverse range of clients, including everyday athletes striving for lifelong fitness, prenatal/postnatal clients, competitive athletes of all ages, and those coming back from injuries.

As a marathon runner passionate about fitness, Christie is known for her challenging yet supportive group classes and personalized, hands-on private sessions. Her dynamic approach to teaching has earned her the privilege of working with Olympians and A-list celebrities.

Christie has been training and certifying Classical Pilates instructors through Ascend Pilates since 2022. She offers a Classical Mat, Reformer, and Comprehensive course, as well as mentorships for existing Pilates instructors.

She is a 4th-generation Classical Pilates instructor comprehensively trained by Julie Erickson of Endurance Pilates and Yoga, and a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. Christie takes regular lessons and workshops with Katie Yip. She has taken workshops with Kathi Ross-Nash, Chris Robinson, Bob Liekins, and Nicole Alvarez-Smith.

Offering 1:1 Private Pilates lessons based out of San Diego at Ascend Pilates. These sessions will be personally catered toward you, your goals, injuries, and needs. Each lesson is catered towards you and your body. Expect lots of individual cueing and hands-on feedback. Lessons start at $130/lesson. Please email hello@ascend-pilates.com to book. To book a semi-private class, visit https://www.ascend-pilates.com/book
A teacher of teachers, Christie leads a 100 hour classical Mat, 200 hour classical Reformer teacher training, and 750 hour Comprehensive Teacher Training. Outside of these trainings, Christie offers mentorships - specifically designed for new teachers or contemporary teachers looking to learn more about classical Pilates - and workshops. Please visit https://www.ascend-pilates.com/education for more info.
Christie is available to host Pilates classes for brand events, private parties, and corporate gatherings. Additionally, she is available for social and studio brand partnerships.
Notable Past Event Partnerships: JellyPop Shoes, FP Movement, Kitsch, Eufora, LSKD, May Lindstrom, Anfisa Skin, Recess, Corkcicle
Notable Past Social Partnerships: FP Movement, Athleta, Afterpay, Halara, Halfdays, Pilatesology