Pilates Teacher & Trainer 

christie wang

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. 

“the art and science of classical pilates, where mastery is the method.”

MY Philosophy

Lineage

Rooted in Lineage — Teaching classical Pilates passed down through generations of master teachers

precision

Precision in Practice — Every Pilates session built to create change and progress

movement for life

Movement for Life — Teaching that meets you where you are and grows with you. A practice that lasts a lifetime.

every session

is built around you.

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With over a decade of hands-on teaching, I've worked with everyday athletes, competitive movers, prenatal clients, and everyone in between. No two bodies are the same, and neither are two sessions.