S o p h i e D e V o r e
1975 Born in Los Angeles, California
1993-2000 Danced with the Nevada Ballet Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada
1999 Certified as a Pilates instructor
2001-2010 Danced and taught Pilates in New York City
2010-Present Taught Pilates in Paris
2013 Certified as a Gyrokinesis™ instructor
2014 Certified as a Health Coach
Here’s how I like to tell my story…
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, by two French parents, I grew up in the mecca of health and eco-consciousness, eating homemade meals of the French tradition. So far, so good…
VEGAS, BABY!
At age 18, I left home to dance for the Nevada Ballet Theatre in Las Vegas. It was the 90’s and fat-free was all the rage. My roommate and I became frozen yogurt addicts – yes, sugar and artificial sweeteners galore! Armed with my veggies and frozen yogurt, I endured the long daytime rehearsals and nighttime performances. Then again, I was but a baby!
MOVING TO NYC IN 2001
The Big Apple… more like the Big Sweet Tooth! In this cosmopolitan city known for its gastronomy, sugar fueled my day. It's no wonder I flip-flopped from sugar high to sugar low!
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Luckily, farmers’ markets abounded in NYC, full of edible treasures. As I juggled a more intense rhythm of dancing for multiple companies, while pursuing a thriving Pilates teaching career, the essential need for good sustenance was even more imperative. I began to buy foods from local and organic sources whenever possible. Farmers’ markets rock!
photo: Cassandre Lavoix|apparel: SteelCore
SELF-CARE
Homemade, balanced meals were a great boost. My energy levels increased dramatically, and with them my urge to take that extra yoga or Pilates class. After all those years, I finally learned that including a little self-care in my schedule goes a long way! Visiting healers and alternative therapies brought on the preventative medicine I needed. Prevention is key!
NOW, PARIS
Aah, the City of Lights! So full of beauty… and baguettes!
We shop at the organic farmers’ market in the 6th arrondissement most Sundays and belong to a CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture). These create a vibrant social network with which to try new seasonal dishes, provides opportunities to exchange recipes for new seasonal dishes and to discuss the joys of life! That is how I start my week!
CONTINUING EDUCATION
With my courses at IIN (Institute for Integrative Nutrition), personal research and my peer network, I’ve taken my understanding of well-being to a new level. I realized that there were more changes that needed to take place. In my diet today, gluten is a thing of the past, and my sugar intake has been further reduced. The results have been dramatic: no more hypoglycemia, nor the allergies that plagued me for over 15 years... and not so surprisingly, my chronic digestive woes have disappeared! It’s incredible but true and has resulted in a happier me!
SPREADING THE WORD
Motivated by my experiences, I'm eager to tell as many people as I possibly can. Living a healthy lifestyle can be easy, tasty and fun! Are you ready to achieve your health goals?
Simple steps bring lasting results! I know completely how one can feel lost, scared and overwhelmed by the myriad of food and lifestyle choices. With my coaching, you are supported all the way. Everyone should feel their absolute best, and inspire their friends and loved ones along the way.
