Cielo is more than just a Pilates studio — it is a space for healing, alignment, and sustainable strength, where movement is purposeful, personal, and powerful.
About Cielo Pilates Studio
Cielo Pilates Studio was born from the belief that movement has the power to heal.
Inspired by both professional training and lived experience, Cielo bridges the gap between fitness and rehabilitation — creating a space where every body, at every stage, can move safely, build strength, and feel supported.
We recognize that no two bodies are the same. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, we provide thoughtful, individualized instruction that meets each client where they are. At Cielo, healing and strength are not separate goals. They are part of the same journey.
We are a fully equipped Balanced Body studio, allowing us to work with the full Pilates system — including Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, and Mat — to support a wide range of needs, from rehabilitation to advanced strength work.
Movement with Purpose
At Cielo Pilates Studio, we believe Pilates is more than just exercise.
It is a powerful practice that can restore balance, improve mobility, build strength, and create a deeper connection between mind and body. Rooted in a deep respect for the original Pilates method and informed by modern movement science, our approach honors the integrity of Pilates while supporting the way people move and live today.
The name Cielo, meaning "sky" in Spanish and Italian, reflects our philosophy: when the body is supported by the right foundation, its potential is limitless. Our mission is simple—to help every client feel stronger, move with greater confidence, and feel more at home in their body.
Whether you are new to Pilates, recovering from injury, building strength, improving mobility, or simply looking to move and feel better in your everyday life, Cielo is a welcoming space designed to support your journey.
Meet The Founder
Delaina is the founder of Cielo Pilates Studio and a 500-hour BASI comprehensively certified Pilates instructor. She completed her training in Southern California, where she studied under world-renowned Pilates educator Rael Isacowitz through BASI Pilates. She also trained under Ania London, owner of Pilates of San Diego, whose dedication to intelligent movement and personalized instruction continues to influence Delaina's teaching philosophy. Through Cielo Pilates Studio, Delaina combines technical precision with a warm, supportive approach to help clients build strength, confidence, and longevity in movement.
Delaina was diagnosed with double-curvature scoliosis as a young child, and her journey to Pilates began after undergoing scoliosis spinal fusion surgery, in which her T10–L4 vertebrae were fused. Introduced to the practice as part of her rehabilitation, what began as recovery quickly became something much deeper — Pilates allowed her to rebuild strength, restore mobility, and reconnect with her body in a more confident and grounded way.
This experience continues to shape the way she teaches. Delaina understands firsthand what it means to rebuild, to start from the beginning, and to move through both challenge and progress. She has also completed BASI’s Pilates for Scoliosis continuing education course led by Rika Brixie in London — a specialization that holds deep personal significance and further shapes her highly individualized, detail-oriented approach to teaching.
Delaina has guided clients at every stage of their movement journey — from rehabilitation and injury recovery, to first-time Pilates students, to individuals seeking a more advanced, strength-focused practice. She meets each client where they are, whether the goal is healing, building strength, improving mobility, or simply feeling better in their body. Her teaching style is supportive, intentional, and precise, with a focus on building both strength and confidence through movement.
Originally from South Carolina and a graduate of the College of Charleston, returning to Charleston to open Cielo feels like a meaningful homecoming for Delaina. After years of living and working in New York City and California, she is grateful to bring her experience back to a place that has always held a special place in her heart. Opening Cielo Pilates Studio is her way of giving back to a community that has shaped her.
Cielo Pilates Studio was born from her belief in the transformative power of movement and her desire to create a space where every client feels supported, empowered, and at home in their body.