About the owner, Theresa Wilson

To balance a sedentary office job, Theresa broke up the day by attending lunch-hour group fitness classes. The motivation and fun the classes provided was a welcome mid-day diversion. Intrigued with the prospect of becoming part of this community of instructors, Theresa enrolled in a personal training certification program at the University of New Mexico. That was the beginning of a long journey helping others with the stress, absence of self-care, and end-of-day lethargy that seems to affect so many of us.

One certification was followed by others: yoga, studio cycling, Pilates, and TRX. She spent many hours teaching before and after work and on weekends at several different fitness locations. Owning her own studio was not part of the plan but life takes interesting twists and turns. KokoPilates Studio opened in White Rock in 2015 and then at its current Los Alamos location in 2016. The studio offers a comfortable, nurturing environment where we can all enjoy practicing Pilates!

Active certifications include: ACE group fitness instructor and personal trainer; Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200); Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT), TRX Suspension Training.

About the studio

KokoPilates is a spacious, clean studio that is equipped with a full array of Balanced Body® equipment. Each apparatus is brilliantly engineered allowing for a wide variety of different exercises. The suite of Balanced Body® equipment is designed to provide just enough support so a student can focus on alignment and control while moving through the exercises.

Reformers are the most common apparatus of the Pilates equipment but KokoPilates has convertible Reformer/Tower units that provide amazing versatility. A Cadillac (trapeze table), Ladder Barrels, and EXO Chairs are also utilized during classes and private sessions.

  • "Best Pilates studio ever! The studio is amazing, the equipment is top notch, and Theresa is the best instructor!"

    Kimberly Z

  • "Theresa Wilson at Kokopilates amounts to SO many of "all the kings horses and all the kings men (and body workers)" who keep my life and body put "together again." I have a very challenging genetic joint disorder with dysautonomia, and I have significantly improved my core stability and stamina, and lowered pain levels since beginning my work with Theresa. She accommodates my limitations, which change weekly. She's magical. I can't recommended her training enough."

    Patricia M

  • "Theresa is a wonderful instructor with an immaculate studio with a variety of equipment. Her classes are enjoyable as well as beneficial, teaching basic moves of stretching, balance and core strength. As a "senior citizen", the benefits of Pilates are numerous, and I will continue classes in order to maintain agility, strength and mobility. I recommend Kokopilates to anyone who wishes to "keep moving"

    Lyn H.

  • "I have studied with Theresa/KokoPilates for many years. Pilates simply works for me. Theresa is very patient explaining the moves. The studio is welcoming. I always feel safe. I enjoy the wide variety of equipment that is available for the classes. Each class I learn something new. I liken the results to a cotton sweater. Pre Pilates my “sweater” was worn, elbows sagging, neck out of shape, hem uneven. Now my “sweater” is new with tight threads that hold shape and snap back quickly."

    Frances K.

  • "I've been going to Kokopilates for about 4 months and have tried just about all the classes, each type of class offers something different. Theresa is a fabulous instructor who uses her vast experience to make classes safe and effective. I can tell my core is getting stronger and I'm sitting and standing taller! The studio is spacious and comfortable, with very easy parking!"

    Megan F