After leaving a career as a copywriter in advertising, Derek graduated from the Swedish Institute in New York City in 2011. He relocated to San Francisco in 2013 and began training as a mat and Reformer Pilates Instructor. For several years, Derek honed his clinical skills at a Physical Therapy office, drawing from his background in competitive swimming and tennis to support athletes through their recovery.

 

Today, Derek loves using Pilates and bodywork to help all clients suffering with pain, recovering from injuries, or looking to keep their bodies at peak performance for the activities they love. Aside from his work, he’s an active member of the San Francisco indie theater community and is often sitting at a piano.