Instructors

Delyer Coffman, owner of AURA Pilates, has over 20 years of experience teaching Pilates. After a car accident at age 19 kept her off her feet for 9 months, Delyer was introduced to Pilates and began rehabilitation under the guidance of Karen Clippinger & Rael Isacowitz. After experiencing the benefits of Pilates firsthand, she received her Pilates Certificate  from Body Arts and Sciences International with emphasis in dance conditioning. After teaching Pilates and dancing professionally for several years she also went on to receive a Master of Fine Arts in Dance from The University of Arizona. In addition, she is a Certified Personal Trainer through NASM®, Fletcher Pilates® Licensed Provider and is a

200 hour-RYT through Be The Change Yoga. 

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Delyer also serves on faculty of the Orange Coast College Pilates Certificate program, mentoring students as they complete their studies. After working independently for years, her goal was to create a Pilates Studio where she could work with like-minded professionals, educate, mentor students and share all that she has learned through years of working in the field. AURA Pilates was created with the intention of providing a clean, comfortable, premier studio that serves the community of Newport Beach. Not only to support our clients but instructors as well. Delyer strives to provide information and mentorship that will help instructors launch or grow their careers.

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aurapilatesnb@gmail.com

David McMahan is a graduate of the University of Arizona School of Dance and received his Master of Fine Arts from the University of California, Irvine. During his professional dance career in New York and San Francisco, he studied at the Martha Graham School and the Merce Cunningham Studio. David performed with Orange County modern dance company, The Assembly, which collaborated with multidisciplinary artists to create site specific performances. Through the influence of first-generation Pilates Elder Ron Fletcher and the mentorship of master teacher Kyria Sabin, he discovered his passion for empowering bodies through the Pilates method. As Director of Continuing Education for Fletcher Pilates, David has taught educational programs and continuing education courses throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and South America. He has been featured in Pilates Style Magazine and taught for the online platform, Pilates Anytime. David currently serves as the President-Elect for the Pilates Method Alliance Board of Directors. David holds certifications from the Pilates Method Alliance, Precision Nutrition, American Ballet Theatre, and National Academy of Sports Medicine.

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mcmahanpilates@gmail.com

Bobbie completed the BASI Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training Program in December, 2016.  As part of the certification process, she began teaching Pilates at the BASI Studio in the Apprentice Program.  

After suffering from horrible back pain for several years and through two pregnancies, she began Pilates as part of her physical therapy.  Bobbie instantly fell in love and has continued to practice Pilates with several different instructors throughout Southern California. 

Bobbie received her Bachelors of Science in Public Administration from the University of Arizona, and worked in Human Resources and Marketing for several years after graduation.  After having two children, she took an 8-year hiatus to spend time at home raising them.  In lieu of returning back into the corporate world, she decided to pursue a career that follows three of her passions - Pilates, fitness and helping people.

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bobbiegarza@gmail.com

Julie holds a degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Southern California. She has always had a passion for fitness, nutrition and overall well being. She discovered pilates after a health condition and Pilates changed her life, not only physically but mentally. She decided to pursue her passion in this field. She is a graduate of the Body Arts and Science International (BASI). She has a positive attitude and a lot of patience with her clients. Her teaching style is personable and professional. When she's not teaching pilates she enjoys spending time with her kids, going to the beach, paddle boarding, skiing and spending time outdoors.

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pilatesbyjulie@gmail.com

Alfonso Fuentes has had a passion for movement since he started dancing his freshmen year in college at the University of California, Irvine. It was during his dance training at Orange Coast College where he was introduced to pilates. Finding it to be very helpful to his dancing and well-being, he decided to pursue pilates as a career through the Orange Coast College Pilates Certificate program. In addition to his pilates certification, Alfonso holds a bachelors degree in biology from the University of California, Irvine as well as his 200hr+ yoga teacher training certification through Orange Coast College. When he is not teaching pilates, Alfonso is dancing professionally in both the Orange County and Los Angeles area, working as a physical therapist aide, or participating in community outreach by teaching dance to the youth. As an instructor Alfonso hopes to create a movement experience that is invigorating, mindful, and centering.

Plugging away in my early 30’s as a new mom/wife and top producer in the B2B Sales world, I suddenly found myself experiencing painful swelling in both knee caps. I visited an Orthopedic Surgeon, got an X-ray and I could see with my own eyes that my knee caps had rotated inward. The end result is that I had lost all my cushioning in my knees and was now “knocked kneed”.

I was referred to a physical therapy practice that was using Pilates to rehab. I struggled extensively during the 1 year diagnostic process. I soon noticed while practicing Pilates 3 times a week I was feeling good! I also noticed that I was improving all aspects of functional movement as well as my ability to follow instructions clearly...something I have struggled with my whole life!!!

Although ultimately I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis, Pilates was the best thing that ever happened to me from a rehabilitation and a career standpoint.

Pilates is my magic bullet and I want to share it with everyone. Whether you’re new to exercise or want to add another dimension to your existing routine, I am here to help you achieve your goals, whatever your age or current level of fitness. I consult with every client before their first class, and am available to chat to ensure they get the highest level of personal attention and make the most of their class.

In general I’m an all-around ass kicker who loves and enjoys an active life and wants the same for my clients.

Alex is a Body Arts and Science International certified Pilates instructor. She completed her undergraduate at Whittier College where she majored in Social Work with a minor in psychology. In addition to her undergraduate degree she also spent time at orange coast community college where she received a certificate in nutrition education.

Prior to entering the world of Pilates Alex spent four years teaching gross motor skills through sport to children under five in the city of Newport Beach. Athletics and sports have been part of her life from a very young age and include: water polo, swim, tennis, soccer, softball and cheerleading. When she is not at the studio you might find her hiking, cycling, skiing or relaxing on the beach. She has a positive attitude and enjoys helping people achieve their fitness goals. 

I am a graduate student of Tamal School of Yoga and have completed 500 hours of YTT, including an additional 12 hours of Yin training and 30 hours of continued Yoga education included but not limited to training and practice, teaching methodology, anatomy and physiology, therapeutic applications, seeing energy, breath awareness, and ethics.

During my studies at Saddleback Community college, receiving an Associates Degree in Health Sciences, I started practicing Yoga at the young age of 16 and instantly fell in love with how it made me feel. After a few years of a dedicated and consistent daily practice, I decided to take a 200-hr YTT and started teaching Yoga as soon as I could after receiving my certificate of completion in 2012.

I have been teaching Yoga ever since, completing additional trainings including a 300-hr YTT, Yin training and hours of continued education trainings.

Through the past decade of teaching and practicing Yoga, I grew another obsession for the practice of surf and became an avid daily surfer. I found that through the lack of Yoga practice and other forms of movement in my weekly routine during this time, I had started to acquire what's called 'surfer's back.' This is characterized by lower back pain and stiffness that would prevent me from being able to do any form of physical activity for long bouts at a time. 

Around this time is when I was introduced to Pilates at Aura. Through the practice of Pilates, I was able to find another movement modality that relieved the pain in my low back and made me feel amazing in my body. 

Soon after, I completed my Mat Pilates training though Delyer Anderson at Aura Pilates in 2020.

I was then introduced to the world of mobility and felt inspired and committed to improve my understanding of how the body functions and how to leverage this understanding in order to move and feel better. 

With this, I completed a 20-hour Redefining Mobility course training by certified Functional Range Conditioning Movement Specialist (FRCms), Matt Phippen.

My intention for my clients moving forward is to combine the learnings from my formal trainings to offer an intelligent and relevant style for students wanting to improve the way they move. Most importantly, my goal is to make people feel good and strong in their bodies so they are able to enjoy doing whatever hobbies and activities they love to do on a day-to-day basis, pain free.

If I'm not teaching or practicing, you can find me out in the water surfing, hiking outdoors, or in my kitchen cooking yummy plant based food!