Hello, and Welcome to Studio Soma, where you will find the best in Pilates and Dance all under the one roof. SOMA is the only studio of its kind in LA area.



Soma founder Thalia Caruana-Thomas is an internationally known fitness expert who has taught Pilates, dance and other related regimens to clients in her native Australia, Greece, Canada and the United States. As demand for Thalia’s services grew, she determined that the best way to share her expertise with a wider group of clients, without sacrificing quality and personal attention, was to open her own studio in Los Angeles.

Thus, in 2005, Studio Soma was born. “Soma” is the Greek word for body. Thalia chose that name because it reflects her whole-body approach to fitness. Her goal is for each client’s “soma” to achieve a healthy blend of strength, flexibility, balance and control. To ensure this result, clients receive the utmost in personal attention. Before any training regimen begins, each client is evaluated thoroughly to determine his or her strengths, challenges and imbalances. Soma’s staff, each of whom is certified in the official Method designed by Joseph Pilates himself, is expert in the East Coast style of Pilates exercise. This extraordinary level of expertise allows Soma’s trainers to design for each client an individually-tailored exercise plan that will enhance their physical well-being and avoid the potential of injury that comes with mass market programs.

Located in a newly renovated space, Studio Soma has a complete range of Pilates equipment. The first-floor Pilates studio, which Thalia personally designed to ensure safety, efficiency, comfort and hygiene, is ideal for private and semi-private sessions. Soma’s entire second floor is a state-of-the-art dance studio, where Soma offers Pilates mat classes, group apparatus classes, prenatal Pilates and a wide range of dance classes. As in the Pilates classes, dance students are taught essential techniques in correcting alignment and strengthening joints and muscles. To achieve their fitness goals, Soma’s clients are encouraged to take advantage of the full range of exercise and dance options offered by Studio Soma.

Studio Soma is conveniently located on La Cienega Boulevard, in West Hollywood, just minutes from major cross streets and freeways. Studio Soma is adjacent to TRAIN, a large fitness gym, where Soma’s clients are welcome to use the shower facilities and cardio equipment.

Now is the time to escape from over-crowded, impersonal training facilities. Come join Studio Soma, where each client is treated like family. You will discover how a strong and healthy “soma” will lead you to greater fulfillment and happiness.