Xavier Cha’s active career in directing, performance art, and choreography informs her fascination in the breadth and intricacies of human physicality. The mind-body connection essential to Pilates continues to inspire Xavier to help others find this empowering strength within themselves.

Xavier completed over 900 hours of rigorous training at True Pilates New York and received her certification through internationally accredited Romana's Pilates. There she studied directly under Joseph Pilates' protege, Romana Kryzanowska, and her daughter Sari Mejio Santo. She has been teaching private lessons in NYC since 2008, as well as fostering her continuing Pilates education and personal practice. Xavier is committed to instructing Pilates in the way most effective and meaningful to each individual while staying true to the classical form. She has experience training a full range of clients including dancers, athletes, pre and postpartum parents, elderly, and clients with acute and chronic health conditions including back, neck, and shoulder pain, arthritis, and post-op joint rehabilitation. She believes strongly in the healing abilities of intelligent movement and confidence in mind and body strength.