Born and raised in bohemian Oakland, Sonia carries the layered, sun‑worn magic of her city wherever she goes — part grounded earth, part saltwater dreamer who’s still pretty sure she was meant to be a mermaid. A devoted friend to every dog she meets, she’s also lived many creative lives: business owner, interior designer, esthetician, and now the heart behind Caya.

Her love for Pilates began at 16 with Windsor Pilates DVDs, and that spark never faded. Fully certified in Mat, Reformer, and Athletic Reformer — with additional training in Barre, TRX, and props — Sonia builds fun, intuitive, layered classes that let you meet your body exactly where it is each day. Expect to feel challenged, supported, and deeply proud of yourself.

Life also swept her somewhere unexpected and beautiful: into the arms of her Greek husband and into a love affair with Greece itself. She now splits her time between Oakland and the Aegean, drawing inspiration from both — the grounded creativity of home and the sea‑soaked ease of island life.

She’s currently expanding her studies into Pilates for post‑traumatic birth, hip injuries, and childhood development. And because she’s hopelessly addicted to coffee, you’ll almost always find her with a warm mug in hand.