As a movement enthusiast, Annika Alejo began her Pilates journey at age twelve as supplemental training to her intense dance regimen. A native from Orange County, she graduated from the University California of Irvine as a Dance Performance and Anthropology double major. Through dancing professionally, Annika worked at various Equinox locations in Los Angeles. She was in the Top 15 of the company and was nominated Top Pilates Instructor of the Year in 2023 company wide. She received her Pilates certification through Studio Du Corps, one of the first Pilates studios established in Southern California. In addition to Pilates, Annika is a certified yoga instructor and holds a NASM personal training certification. Because of all her movement backgrounds,

Annika emphasizes the connection of the mind and body. Her goal is to have clients leaving sessions feeling mentally grounded and physically centered. Since the summer of 2024, she has made a huge career pivot and started working for a marketing firm to help scale wellness brands. Also, made a huge leap and moved to New York a few weeks ago! She is excited to be back teaching again and making a community at Westside Pilates.