ABOUT RACHEL RETTMAN

Intuition is the inner compass that teaches us our most valuable lessons; we must simply learn to listen to this guidance system. Rachel is here to encourage you to tap into your own inner knowing, using a variety of practices and techniques to facilitate self-discovery and create meaningful, long-lasting change. Whether you’re looking for a more direct physical fitness program, in-home bespoke healthy cooking, or an in-depth journey inside yourself through Hypnosis, energy techniques and coaching work, Rachel is here to support you in becoming the version of yourself you most admire. The first step is to start somewhere.

Rachel Rettman is a Certified Pilates Instructor, Hypnotist, Reiki practitioner, nutritionist, and dedicated holistic wellness coach. After receiving a BA in Psychology from Boston University, an MBA from Georgetown University and working for companies including UBS, Levi Strauss and Co., Starbucks, and Barclays Global Investors, Rachel was rear-ended in a 2007 car accident that opened her eyes to the importance of incorporating sustainable, long-term wellness and fitness activities into one’s life. She discovered that her 7 previous years of personal Pilates experience combined with an active interest in cooking/nutrition and a lifetime of personal growth opportunities were a foundation on which to build her skills as a knowledgeable and dedicated instructor, teacher and wellness coach with the versatility to effectively work with a broad spectrum of clients.

Her combination of mental and spiritual exploration, formal education, functional training, nutrition planning and cooking, and personal experience dealing with chronic injuries allow Rachel unique insight into the holistic wellness needs of modern, multi-faceted people. Currently, Rachel sees clients in-person in Santa Monica, CA (and surrounding West LA), as well as working with local and national clients online; previously, she trained and taught in New York CIty and Portland, OR. Prior work engagements include instructing at the Nike World Headquarters campus in Portland, OR, 3.5 years working in both management and teaching for Equinox Fitness in New York as well as guest instructing at the world-renowned Amanyara Resort in Turks and Caicos.

Rachel began her Pilates teacher training in Los Angeles in early 2008 and was certified through the prestigious Body Arts and Science International (BASI) comprehensive Pilates teacher training program at the start of 2009. In addition to being a proud BASI Pilates instructor, Rachel is also a Certified Personal Trainer (2012) and Fitness Nutritionist (2014) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She is a Certified Consulting Hypnotist through the National Guild of Hypnotists (2019) as well as a Reiki Level 2 Practitioner (2020). Rachel holds a number of additional fitness and wellness certifications and sub-specialties, and with 14 years of professional wellness experience has had the pleasure and privilege to work with a wide range of bodies, minds and spirits in all states of development.