Sitara received her doctorate in Physical Therapy from USC, ranked by U.S. News Magazine as the #1 Physical Therapy program in the nation. She specialized in outpatient orthopedics and sports injury. She received her Pilates certification from Body Arts and Sciences International (BASI) where she studied directly under the world renowned Rael Isacowitz. She was then invited to become an instructor at BASI’s world headquarters in Newport Beach, CA. Sitara is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Sitara is currently certified through the American Red Cross in First Aid and CPR.