About ABL Pilates

Rachel is the owner and founder of ABL Pilates, Irvine’s true boutique classical Pilates studio, dedicated to helping you achieve a Balanced Athletic Lifestyle. Conveniently located near the Irvine Spectrum Center, ABL Pilates offers authentic classical training in a personalized, welcoming space.
As a certified classical Pilates instructor and NASM-certified personal trainer (CPT), Rachel brings precision, anatomical expertise, and empowering guidance to every session. Her fitness passion began early, winning  Miss Korea of Southern California 2008, sparking years of personal training experience.
A dedicated mom of three daughters, Rachel specializes in building strength, balance, posture, and confidence for clients of all ages and stages—from busy professionals and new moms to those seeking long-term wellness. Her detail-oriented yet nurturing style delivers transformative, mindful movement with lasting results.
Searching for classical Pilates in Irvine, private Pilates sessions, or an experienced instructor who truly cares? Rachel at ABL Pilates combines classical tradition with modern athletic insight.

Wendy is a bilingual Pilates instructor (English & Chinese) based in Orange County, trained through Balanced Body in both Reformer and Mat. With B.A. and M.A. degrees, she brings a thoughtful, hands-on, and detail-oriented approach to her teaching. Wendy is passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and build confidence in their bodies—whether in private sessions or small group classes. Her warm, encouraging style creates a welcoming space where clients of all levels feel supported and inspired.

With over 40 years of classical ballet training and performing experience, Wendy brings a deep understanding of movement, anatomy, and kinesiology to her Pilates practice. Certified through Body Arts and Science International (BASI) under Rael Isacowitz and holding a Dance Specialization certification from Karen Clippinger, She believes Pilates is a foundation for pain-free movement; helping clients maintain flexibility, strength, and confidence for life.  Her extensive background includes training with renowned Pilates masters and continuing education in areas such as scoliosis, prenatal/postpartum fitness, fascia work, and rehabilitation expertise. Wendy’s teaching philosophy integrates her love of dance, swimming, and yoga, creating sessions that are both technically precise and personally empowering. She has worked with clients ranging from professional dancers, male athletes, individuals seeking rehabilitation for injuries, and handicapped children. Drawing on her own experience after having five kids, her goal is to inspire strength, flexibility, and confidence in every client, fostering a lifelong appreciation for mindful movement.

Vivi Tran is a bilingual Pilates instructor (English & Vietnamese) based in Orange County. She completed her Balanced Body training across all apparatus in Boston before relocating to OC. By day, Vivi works as a data analyst; by night, she teaches Pilates - bringing a thoughtful, structured, and detail-oriented approach to every session.
Through Pilates, Vivi has experienced greater strength both mentally and physically, and she loves helping others discover how Pilates can positively impact their daily lives. She is passionate about supporting clients in building strength, improving posture, and moving with confidence. Vivi is dedicated to continuous learning and to empowering her clients through mindful, intentional movement.

Since 2005, I’ve pursued my passion for movement and wellness, starting with a Pilates Instructor Certificate and studying Musical Theater at the National University of Arts (UNA). I expanded my dance skills through Salsa Teams in 2006 and earned a Certificate of Excellence at Broadway Dance Center in 2008.
Furthering my expertise, I attended the Argentine Pilates Symposium in 2011, focusing on biomechanics and pregnancy-specific practices, and earned a Flexibility certificate and the Authentic Pilates Argentina Certificate in 2022. For 12 years, I’ve run my own Pilates studio in Argentina, offering personalized instruction, while also teaching at dance schools to inspire others.

Kim has been teaching Pilates for over four years, and her passion for the practice continues to grow every day. She was drawn to Pilates because of its remarkable ability to strengthen the body and support injury recovery. What she loves most is helping people discover how Pilates can positively impact their daily lives—both physically and mentally.

For Kim, it’s not about how fast someone moves, but about the intention and control behind each movement. She is dedicated to guiding, educating, and empowering her clients to connect with their bodies and build lasting strength from the inside out.

Born and raised in Southern California, Deborah began dancing at age five, training in ballet, jazz, and Chinese folk dance through college. Pilates was foundational to her dance career, building the strength and control that shaped her movement practice. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton and spent over 20 years in banking and the mortgage industry before choosing to pursue fitness full time after three corporate layoffs.
Comprehensively trained through Balanced Body, Deborah brings both precision and empathy to her teaching. As a recent new mom, she experienced firsthand how transformative Pilates can be during pregnancy and recovery, inspiring her strong emphasis on pre- and postnatal Pilates to help women feel supported and confident in every stage of motherhood.