Stable Core Wellness
Nikki LaFord
Specialized Equestrian Coaching, Inner Axis,
and Soma+IQ Trauma-Informed Breathwork
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15+ years of experience
Nikki LaFord
Movement and Breathwork Specialist
Horses have been part of my life for more than 35 years, shaping my understanding of movement, connection, awareness, and trust. After two life-changing car accidents, 20 years apart, challenged my ability to ride, move, and feel at home in my own body, I found a deeper path to healing through Pilates, yoga, breathwork, somatic movement, and nervous system regulation.
My own ongoing recovery has become the heart of my work. Today, I’m passionate about helping equestrians and others reconnect with their bodies, build strength and mobility, regulate their nervous systems, and rediscover the freedom and confidence to return to what they love.
"Equestrian Pilates classes with Nikki has added much to my life. Being aware of every part of my body when riding is the most valuable tool I have, thanks to Pilates. Strength and stability are only two of the gifts she has given me. Thanks Nikki."
~ Sylvia
What People Are Saying
“Nikki has been leading me through Breathwork sessions now for several months and I absolutely love her! She has the most soothing voice, welcoming professionalism and good energy vibration, and she creates a nurturing space within which true healing can take place.”
~ Brie
“Nikki is an expert by training, experience and astute observation in anatomy and movement. Starting with an understanding of where I was, Nikki created a foundation to grow my body back to a balanced strength again. In addition to great Pilates exercises, Nikki also uses a memorable descriptive language that says with me throughout the day. Pilates works and Nikki is one of the very best trainers I have ever met!"
~ Marla
“Nikki has helped me identify imbalances in strength and coordination, where I rely on one side of my body more than the other, and has designed our sessions to help correct these weaknesses. I’ve noticed a significant improvement in how my body supports me when running, hiking, kayaking, skiing, and enjoying the outdoors with my husband."
~ Shelley
“We did a group Pilates session with Nikki recently and it was such a fun experience! She is a great teacher, showed each of us where we weren’t using the correct muscle groups or were overcompensating somewhere, and overall brought some really great awareness to each of our bodies! We will certainly be back!”
~ Bev
“It’s been too many years to count since taking an introductory Pilates for Equestrians class with Nikki LaFord and now it’s just a necessary part of life! The Pilates and core work is fabulous. Pilates for Equestrians taught by Nikki? Outstanding! The results for this almost-70-something student are gratifying: better balance, less chronic back pain, strengthened supporting muscles for a torn meniscus, and overall body-in-space awareness. Oh, and my horse is grateful too, for carrying a rider and not just a sack-of-potatoes passenger."
~ Chris
