Our Clients Speak
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Client since 2013
H.S.
Due to long-term bad life habit and the long-hour desk work, I have scoliosis. Junko gave me a special sessions, focusing on improvement of my scoliosis with her impressive knowledge of how the body [...]
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Client since 2023
G.L.
In January 2023, I dove into Pilates after undergoing back surgery for an L1-S5 herniation. Prior to the surgery, I was dealing with intense leg pain that seriously affected my ability to walk. A tough situation, considering [...]
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Client since 2012
E.C.
I have built a strong core (six packs!) and now enjoy dance workouts, skiing, and yoga. Before Pilates, I had to brace myself for the pain that will come afterwards. Junko's knowledge of the body coupled with exceptional [...]
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Client since 2011
C.K.
From my first session with Junko I started to understand how my body is affected by different movements. For example, favoring my left knee caused my right hip to tighten up and it became a vicious cycle [...]
What's New
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Client Spotlight – Walking Better
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Client Spotlight – Returning to Competitive Sports
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Client Spotlight – Pilates for Post Surgery Conditioning (Back)
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Client Spotlight – Pilates for Post Surgery Conditioning (Knee)
Instructor
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Junko Sodeyama
Owner, Amrita Pilates
Guest Instructor, San Francisco Pilates
STOTT PILATES® Post-Rehabilitation Conditioning SpecialistBorn in Japan, Junko started her career as a movement educator at Nagano Ballet School as a jazz dance & children’s ballet teacher, upon graduating from Shinshu University (B.A. in Japanese education). After moving to San Francisco and performing with local modern dance companies, her back injury led her to discover the effectiveness of Pilates technique in the rehabilitation process, as well as daily tune-ups to keep her body strong and flexible.
Junko received full certification from STOTT PILATES® in 2002 under the tutelage of a master trainer Carla Hales. In 2003, she received a certification as an instructor trainer in Mat & Reformer from STOTT PILATES® and taught certification courses in various Pilates studios and fitness clubs in Japan through 2008.
She continued on deepening her knowledge and skills by attending numerous Pilates workshops with special emphases on rehabilitation/post-rehabilitation, taught by leading master teachers in the field. She holds STOTT PILATES® Post-Rehabilitation Conditioning Specialist (includes post-breast cancer rehabilitation) status. She also attended Acupressure Institute in Berkley to understand the human body from a different angle.
Junko is deeply grateful for having opportunities to be able to share her love of movement with her wonderful clients in San Francisco CA for the last 19 years - the pleasure of assisting clients to rediscover ease and confidence in their movement, especially through the stages of recovery from various conditions and injuries has been unspeakably rewarding. Junko is very excited to find her home on the Big Island and is looking forward to continuing this journey with people of beautiful Hawaii!