Elevating teaching through integrity, leadership and care.

LaBriece Ochsner.

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- Founder of LB Guides® & LaBriece® Movement Education
- CEO of LB Pilates Studios GmbH
- Senior Educator for Balanced Body Education®
- QualiCert-certified for the Swiss healthcare system
- Teaching in English | Swiss German | German

With over 20 years of teaching experience with everyone from the everyday movers to elite athletes, I support Pilates instructors, movement professionals, physical therapists and sport coaches worldwide in making their work more coherent, distinctive and impactful.

Many experienced teachers invest in continuing education yet still feel gaps in understanding — a disconnect between what they know and how they apply it. My work exists to close that gap. Through Balanced Body Education® along with my signature LB Guides® programs and LaBriece® Specialized Workshops, I help you evolve as a teacher and leader.

As a former athlete and long-time Pilates teacher and educator, my perspective is grounded in what it truly takes to dedicate oneself to a team/trade/industry and prepare, perform, and remain resilient over time. That lens informs everything I teach — from foundational repertoire to advanced strategy.

I know you care deeply about the people you serve.

You want clarity in your decisions, confidence in your reasoning and the ability to adapt safely and effectively in any teaching situation.

That’s exactly what I’m here to support.

MY APPROACH & EXPERTISE

Teaching beyond methods into deep understanding.

I help your choices stop being guesses and start becoming deliberate, informed decisions.

When you understand the “why” behind what you are doing, your teaching becomes precise, adaptable, and truly your own. My expertise sits at the intersection of equipment mechanics and the Pilates Method — where springs, loops, and set-up meet principles, progression and human individuality.

You bring all your curiosity and dedication.

I meet you with experience, clarity and a steady belief in the leader already within you.

LaBriece assisting a man in a Pilates studio.

I’m here to help you connect the dots between:

→ Equipment mechanics — springs, footbar, set‑up.
→ The principles and progression of the Pilates Method.
→ The unique individual you are teaching.

This means your teaching shifts:

✔ Your sequencing grows more precise.
✔ Your progressions become purposeful.
✔ Your leadership evolves.
✔ You feel grounded, confident, and capable.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Raising the standard, together.

I am committed to sharing knowledge generously, with integrity and care.

When teachers grow in clarity and ethical discernment, the people they serve are safer, stronger and more confident. Together, we raise the standard of movement education worldwide.

This work is about more than following instructions.
It is about becoming a thoughtful, responsible professional who understands what they are doing — and why.

When we work together, you can expect:

✔ Clear explanations — complex ideas broken down into usable language.

✔ Direct, respectful feedback — guidance that strengthens your skill without undermining your experience.

✔ Real‑world relevance — everything grounded in actual clients, studios and teaching environments.

MY BACKGROUND

The experience that gives my work depth.

Movement and sport have shaped my life for as long as I can remember. I trained and competed in swimming, ballet, gymnastics, baseball, basketball and rowing — experiences that taught me discipline, resilience and how to work with the body rather than against it.

I discovered Pilates at age 29. It transformed how I understood strength, recovery and longevity, and years later — after three children and thousands of teaching hours — I feel more capable and connected to my body than ever before.

I have refined my approach by applying this method across contexts: from working with my own family to supporting elite athletes who must perform at the highest levels of strength and precision.

My work is grounded in lived experience, applied knowledge, and decades of observing different bodies — not just theory.

My credentials:

• CEO of LB Pilates Studios GmbH
• Founder and Director of LB Guides® & LaBriece® Movement Education
• Balanced Body Senior Educator, Balanced Body Education®
• Bodhi Suspension System® Educator, Balanced Body Education®
• Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT)
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• QualiCert certified for the Swiss Healthcare System

    • Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT)

    • American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer (ACE)

    • Certified by QualiCert in Switzerland (Health Insurance)

    • Fitness Trainer · Swiss Academy of Fitness & Sports · Zürich, Switzerland

    • Mat Pilates Expert · Swiss Academy of Fitness & Sports · Zürich, Switzerland

    • Power Yoga Expert · Swiss Academy of Fitness & Sports · Zürich, Switzerland

    • Full Comprehensive Pilates Instructor · Balanced Body Education · Sacramento, California

    • Balanced Body Pilates Master Teacher Trainer · Balanced Body Education · Sacramento, California

    • Balanced Body Barre Master Teacher Trainer · Balanced Body Education · Sacramento, California

    • Balanced Body Bodhi Suspension System Master Teacher Trainer · Balanced Body Education · Venice, Italy

    • PMA/ACE Programming Pilates for Youth · Pilates Method Alliance Continuing Education · Berkeley, California

    • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology · University of California at San Diego, USA

    • Proficiency in the German Language · Aachen Technical University, Germany

Get to know me a little more.

What I’m up to when I’m not teaching.

When I’m not in the studio or traveling teaching workshops, you’ll usually find me in the kitchen cooking for my family, baking with one of my children, walking with my husband and our dog, Roxi, in the forest near our home or curled up watching a captivating movie. I cherish the simple, cozy moments — slow meals, laughter around the table, and quiet time with the people I love most.

In this photo, you’ll see me with my favorite people — my husband Patrick and our three children (who are no longer kids!) Savanah, Shani & Alexander, and our beloved dog Roxi — enjoying gelato during the Swiss summertime soaking up the little everyday joys that keep me grounded and make it all worth it.

LaBriece family and a dog enjoying ice cream outdoors on a city street. They are smiling and holding ice cream cones, with some sitting on a stone ledge and others standing.

WHAT I STAND FOR

I care about high standards and I care just as deeply about how we get there.

Loyal to growth and transformation

Teaching beyond surface‑level instruction into mechanics, rationale and context, so change is real and sustainable.

Nurturing leadership

Supporting people to strengthen their own voice and teaching style, feel confident and lead with integrity.

Uniqueness as strength

Different bodies, backgrounds, and teaching styles are not a problem to fix — they are context to honour.

Being of service

I share knowledge that helps people thrive and raise the standard of teaching in the world.

Ready to take your teaching to the next level?

Whether you’re refining an established teaching practice, leading a team, or stepping into a movement profession for the first time, there is a pathway to support your journey.

→ LB Guides® Advanced Education
→ Balanced Body® Pilates Instructor Training
→ LaBriece® Specialized Workshops
→ 1:1 Student Mentoring

Or get in touch and let’s have a chat about your teaching, your goals, and what type of support would serve you best.

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