For 60 years Mindy Horwitz has taught, performed and choreographed nationally and internationally in ballet, modern, jazz & theatre techniques. After rehabilitating from multiple injuries, Mindy discovered the benefit of Pilates. She became a certified instructor in 1996 through Long Beach Dance Conditioning and has since continued her education with the Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Program, Pilates for Golf, Pilates for Equestrians and McEntire Neuro-movement accreditations. In 2002, Mindy became a certified level I Gyrotonic instructor. She has since become a level II instructor specializing in hip/knee rehabilitation, spinal mobility, and modalities.

Mindy strives to meet her clients’ needs for developing strength, balance, postural alignment and mobility. Her years of experience in the dance world, have given her a trained eye for analyzing the body and practical knowledge for getting the most of her clients.

Mindy owned Simpatico Pilates in Montecito, California from 2010 through 2023. She and her family moved to Santa Ynez in July 2024 in order to build a family compound. The compound now consists of 5 adults, 2 young children and 4 dogs. She also enjoys traveling, dabbling in the arts and listening to classical music. Her life is busy & full of joy.