Stella Sandoval
Certified Fitness Veteran | Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor | Founder & Face Behind UPPilates | Mentor |
Certified Fitness Veteran | Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor | Founder & Face Behind UPPilates | Mentor |
Helping women and men of all ages build intelligent strength, move better, and stay active for life through Classical Pilates, and extensive experience in fitness and movement.
Ageless strength through authentic movement and year of dedicated experience.
Pilates throughout the Peninsula
Serving clients in Burlingame, San Mateo, Hillsborough, Millbrae, San Bruno, San Carlos, Belmont, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Palo Alto and surrounding SF Bay Area communities.
Testimonials
I’ve been doing Pilates forever. I loved it so much that I decided to become a teacher myself! One thing you can miss during that transition is your own self-practice, so I searched for a studio for quite some time—and then I found Stella at UPPilates.
There are so many wonderful things to say. First, this is a true Classical Pilates studio with traditional equipment and authentic classical work. When you come here, be prepared to work and truly commit to your practice. I am happily humbled during every session. I have grown so much stronger, and my passion for Pilates has increased tenfold.
Stella would say that she is merely passing on the work, but it’s also her. She is an incredible teacher who understands all body types, recognizes each person’s challenges, and explains the “why” behind the work. She is patient and takes the time to explain every movement, constantly creating those “aha!” moments when everything finally clicks.
Most of all, even though it is hard work, she still makes it fun. So while I might feel like I’m dying, I can’t wait to see what comes next!
If you are serious about your body and want to become longer and stronger, go to UPPilates. Work with Stella—or any of the instructors there. They are all amazing.
-Jenny, Pilates Instructor
I have been working with Stella and the other instructors at UPPilates for the past year, and it has been a wonderful and rewarding experience.
When I started, I was out of shape and really feeling my age. I had tried working out at gyms in the past, but I always felt out of place and never stayed with a program. My daughter recommended that I try Pilates and helped me find UPPilates, an authentic Classical Pilates studio.
Stella and her instructors are highly trained and experienced professionals. They focus on helping each person achieve their individual goals and regularly work with clients of all ages and experience levels. The studio is very welcoming, and the atmosphere is calm and positive.
After a year of consistent Pilates sessions, I have improved my strength, mobility, and overall health. I highly recommend UPPilates to anyone who wants to make a positive change in their life.
-Nancy, Retired Professional
I’ve dealt with back issues on and off for most of my life, and recently, I hurt my back for the first time in a long while. In the past, my body would have completely seized up. But thanks to working with Stella and her team at UPPilates over the past several months, I’ve become so much stronger that I bounced back faster than I ever thought possible—without having to pause my daily life.
Stella has an incredible eye for understanding what the body needs on any given day. I only wish I had discovered this studio 10 years ago!
-Yumi, Mom, Wife & Pilates Instructor