There is No One-Size-Fits-All Way to Move. Let’s Discover Your Way.

Our bodies. Our skeletal structure. Our genetics. Our stressors. They all come together to create a completely nuanced experience of being human.

So, it only makes sense that the path to healing physical discomfort, injury, or imbalance isn’t linear or cookie-cutter. But entirely personalized.

You and your body deserve the kind of guidance and care that empowers and strengthens you, instead of suggesting you are “too complex” or broken.

Whether your…

Shoulders are uneven

Ribs flare on one side more than the other

Knees bow inwards or outwards

Hips glide to one side.

…It’s possible to find relief and restore balance again.

 

Our mission

CP&M is dedicated to learning how your body is uniquely structured, assessing your movement, and identifying what’s at the heart of your imbalances, so we can address it holistically and head on.

As the founder, as a Movement Specialist, and as someone with scoliosis, I understand the challenges that come along with finding a way to feel better in your body and I believe everyone deserves the kind of care and support that makes them feel seen.

That’s why my goal is to meet you where you are in your body right now in an effort to improve the quality of your movement. Together, we focus on the integration of increased postural awareness, joint stability, and musculoskeletal support.

Your movement program is completely customized and designed to help you in daily activities, sports, and fitness, and promote injury prevention and pain-free living.

 

 

Signature

CP&M Programs

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MEET AND GREET

Get a taste of what the process of working together looks and feels like with one 90- minute assessment, followed by two 50 min Pilates-based movement sessions.

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THE MOVE BETTER PROGRAM

Designed to help you move with more balance and ease, this personalized movement and coaching program includes twelve 50 min Pilates-based movement sessions and additional, intermittent coaching support over the course of six weeks.

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Testimonials

Full Testimonials

“Amber Keyes is a world-class pilates instructor who truly cares about her clients and understands the human body / muscle anatomy at an expert level. I'm 60 with herniated discs and a bad hip, and Amber took the time to study my x-rays and really understand my particular situation - and then she created a targeted exercise program to help me heal and build back my core strength. Whether you're old and injured, a young athlete looking to get to the next level of performance, or somewhere inbetween, Amber can help you achieve your goals. 5+ stars and 2 thumbs up... I cannot recommend Amber highly enough!”

— Rich H.

“We began meeting with Amber over four years ago. My husband, almost 93 years old, is Amber’s oldest student. Afflicted with advanced osteoporosis, Amber works with him to attain maximum posture, strength, and balance. She also has helped him recover from several fractured vertebrae after falls. Amber has helped me rehab after a rotator cuff injury as well as hip replacement surgery. She has strengthened my core and improved my posture. Amber is very professional, continually taking courses to increase her knowledge, and her keen eyes notice and correct every nuance in form/position. She also has an endearing personality, always full of encouragement and pushing us with a gentle voice.”

— Jo Ann & Jerry C.

“Amber has been my Pilates coach for about three years, first in a studio with equipment, and since March 2020 at home by Zoom. She is a highly trained professional, very knowledgeable of anatomy and observant of my body. She is skilled at tailoring her coaching to address my current issues, especially those caused by aging. In addition to her professional talents, she is a delightful person—sensitive and caring. I highly recommend her.”

— Harriet S.

“Amber is certainly the most caring, creative and thoughtful Pilates instructor I’ve ever worked with. I look forward to her classes (via zoom) which are always interesting and fun. Amber tailors each class to our needs, and comes up with new and interesting ways to teach us to move, gain strength and mobility, and think about our bodies. She is attentive to my needs, modifying the exercises to accommodate my limitations and paying attention to my special challenges. I can’t recommend Amber highly enough.”

— Linda R.

 

 

My Movement + Healing Journey

I was first introduced to Pilates through the classical repertoire, as a form of cross-conditioning and injury prevention for dance and equestrian vaulting.

In 2006, I turned to physical therapy and a rehabilitative approach to Pilates, to help manage significant changes in my scoliosis.

This life-changing work led to pain relief, improved mind-body connection, and an increased level of knowledge about my unique scoliotic spine. When I began to discover exercises that addressed my scoliosis specifically, something clicked.

I started to become kinesthetically aware of how best to organize my spine and the other parts of my body, so that they can move well separately, and also as one unit.

Ultimately, I decided to pursue a career in movement re-education to help others like me harness power and strength in their own bodies.

 
 
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professional bio

Amber is a Movement Specialist, certified Pilates trainer, and founder of Claremont Pilates & Movement with over a decade of experience in the fitness industry. Her mission is to empower her clients to do meaningful things in the world starting with being grounded, comfortable, and confident in their own bodies. Prior to CP&M, she owned Pilates by Amber, offering in-home and in-studio Pilates instruction in the San Francisco Bay Area. She also co-owned Resolution Wellness San Francisco, a boutique physical therapy-based Pilates studio.

Credentials + education

 

Education:

Scolio-Pilates® Levels 1,2,&3
Enhancement Module: Scoliosis and Dancers 
BODY HARMONICS® 
Scoliosis and Handedness
Anatomy in Motion
Postural Analysis
Gait Analysis
Osteopenia, Osteoporosis & Orthopedic Health
Movement & Exercise in Pregnancy
Core Integrity
Foot & Ankle: The Body’s Spring System
Sacroiliac Joint: The Critical Functional Link
Pilates Props Series: Balance & Resistance Apparatus
Mighty & Mysterious Psoas
Vertical Repertoire
Breathing Mechanics and Protocols 
Neurophysiology
Arthritis: the Modern Epidemic 
Hip Replacements
Strength, Balance, and Fall Prevention for Seniors 
Power and Balance for Hip and Knee 
Build a Strong and Supple Spine
Simplifying the Shoulder Complex
Pre/Post Rehab Solutions for Knee Replacements and ACL Reconstruction
Pain  
Towards a Healthy Pelvic Floor
Post-Natal Reconditioning and Diastasis Recti Repair 
Cervical Spine Mechanics and Protocols
Myofascial Lines of Movement
Post-Rehab Protocols: Spine, Knee, Hip, Shoulder