Kimberley Carruthers is a certified celebrity Pilates instructor, lifestyle wellness coach, personal trainer and holistic health specialist based in Los Angeles.
During her time as a professional dancer Kim became fascinated by the transformative power of the teachings by Joseph Pilates. In 1997, she became certified by The American Council On Exercise and in Pilates. Kim went on to become a personal Pilates instructor and lifestyle wellness coach to a diverse clientele in the Greater Los Angeles area.
In 1999, Kim founded “Physical Perfection Pilates”, a private Pilates studio in West Hollywood. It is here that Kim grew her client base to include athletes, Hollywood celebrities, executives, and entrepreneurs.
Her rapid success gained media outlets’ attention, such as: The Today Show, Extra, ABC7 News, Oprah.com, Newsweek, ENews!, Vogue, O Magazine, People, Los Angeles Confidential, Modern Luxury, Pilates Style Magazine, The New York Times, Women’s Health, Allure, Well+Good, KTLA 5 Morning Show, CALIFORNIA LIVE NBC and Brides Magazine.
To reach a broader and more diverse clientele, Kim founded “Pilates in the Hood,” a community-based Pilates program for adults and children in greater Los Angeles County. What started as a passion project for Kim to give those without the means or access to experience what Pilates can do for them physically and mentally has now expanded to several cities.
Kim’s quest for knowledge is ever-growing and expanding, as evidenced by her incredible roster of clients, who refer to her repeatedly.
Many Hollywood studios have come to rely on Kim’s ability to work with talent to prepare them for film and television productions.
Over the last 28 years Kim has continued to succeed in building a new career and path for herself after an acclaimed career as a Alvin Ailey dancer. Currently, Kim is focusing on her product line called “Body by Kim Carruthers” and writing a book about her mindfulness and wellness challenges.
