Our Instructors
Chava Hamlet
Chava Hamlet has 16 years experience teaching Pilates here in Los Angeles. Chava is trained in west coast cardio based Pilates, east coast traditional Pilates, and rehab. You can expect to experience a hybrid of all three in her group class. Chava will modify for individual needs in the group, her group classes give each client individual attention like a private but in a group environment. She keeps the classes fun and light while getting technical when needed. Each class is unique as clients will have abilities, experience, and muscle balancing needs. For clients who choose private sessions with Chava you will receive a critical analysis to locate any muscle imbalances and those imbalances will be targeted through stretching, modifications, exercises and rehab when needed. Chava is trained in mat, reformer, small barrel, large barrel, chair, and cadillac. She has numerous certifications with over 700 certification hours completed. Equipment and routine will be very specific to each individual needs. Spinal misalignments can be corrected through muscle balancing. Chava is trained in rehab for neck, shoulders, back, hips, and knees. I am an instructor who is focused on each clients specific needs.
Academy Instructor Trainees
Tony Payne
Tony is a California native having grown up in the northern part of the state - calling Lake Tahoe home. He moved to Los Angeles to attend UCLA and has been in the city for nearly 30 years with a 7-year work experience in NYC. Altogether, he has had a 25+ year journey with fitness including weight training, yoga, and Pilates practice both in NY and LA. An opportunity to help manage the legendary Chateau Marmont Hotel brought Tony back to the City of Angels in 2001. He logged 17 years’ worth of incredibly interesting life and hospitality experience at the iconic property. New to teaching at the studio, Tony recently completed his Pilates training with Chava herself. Committed to this new phase of instruction, Tony brings both enthusiasm and a wide understanding of men's fitness to CHAVA Pilates now.
Chris
As a dedicated Pilates instructor trained by Chava Hamlet, Chris brings a passion for fitness to every session. He loves tailoring routines that blend strength, flexibility, and movement, as well as body rehabilitation. He fosters an encouraging environment for both beginners and Pilates veterans. Committed to helping clients achieve their fitness goals, he embodies the belief that Pilates is not just an exercise but a transformative lifestyle.
Molly
Molly has attended Pilates classes for 13 years, 12 of the years were classes taught by Chava Hamlet. She has since completed an Academy training with Chava herself. The combination of rehabilitation, exercise, and aesthetic results is what Molly fell in love with and is the formula she applies to her classes. She mixes energetic movements with graceful movements, and molds routines to her clients specific needs and wants. Full body classes with special attention to postural alignment through muscle balancing fly by while having fun and working hard!