Lara is a native Houstonian and a former professional ballet dancer. After retiring from dancing, Lara’s passion for movement led her to become certified in both Pilates and the Gyrotonic® Method in 2001. In 2014, she obtained her Gyrokinesis® certification and then joined the Gyrotonic® Teacher Trainer Program. Most recently, Lara completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and works as a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU nurse.

Lara is a believer that a healthy body contributes hugely to a healthy mind and loves sharing these movement systems with others to help them feel the freedom, grace, strength, and confidence that we all possess.