Janel Waldschmidt

Janel Performing

My name is Janel Waldschmidt. I am the owner and senior instructor for Almaden Pilates. Over the past 14 years I have trained in the Polestar Method of Pilates.

I am passionate about Pilates and fitness training because to me it is as necessary as air, food and water.  When I was 17 I had a major hiking accident which left me with some severe injuries. It is through Pilates that I was able to rehabilitate myself and I can happily say I am pain free now. Having received the benefits of Pilates for myself I decided in 2008 to begin my instructor training program. Because of my injury, it has become both my intention and passion to share my learning with others.

One of my strong qualities as an instructor is that I am able to work with a broad range of cliental. I have worked with injured people at PT offices, top athletes, Martha Graham dancers, and seniors. My teaching style is fun, light hearted, and I pay attention to form and quality for every student. I am an avid fittness person and believe in staying fit physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.