Hello, hello! I’m Margaret!
I’m a certified Pilates Instructor of 5 years & have been teaching online in my virtual studio since 2021! I began my teaching career in 2019 teaching group Reformer Pilates classes at a local studio in Phoenix, AZ. What started as a fun part-time job teaching Pilates quickly turned into a full time career for me. I now live in St. Louis, MO where I teach semi-private and private classes in person & continue to teach virtually out of my home studio.
I found Pilates after being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2017 & I quickly discovered that Pilates was the perfect low impact exercise that helped me to maintain quality of life. I am very passionate about the healing power of Pilates and truly feel that everyone can benefit from a consistent Pilates practice.
My virtual studio, Pilates by Margaret was established in January 2021 with the goal of making Pilates more approachable and affordable. I believe that Pilates should help you to FEEL GOOD in your body & want to help YOU create a routine that you actually enjoy! My Pilates classes move at a slow, comfortable pace and I offer modification options throughout class so that you can truly make each Pilates class work for you!
Qualifications & Certificates
THE LAB: A COMPREHENSIVE PILATES TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
at The Workshop Pilates Scottsdale, AZ - completed Nov 2021
500+ hour comprehensive Pilates certification blending classical & contemporary Pilates.
Apparatus: Matwork, Tower, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector, Ladder Barrel, Magic Circle, Small Apparatus.
PEAK PILATES LEVEL 1
remote - completed Apr 10, 2024
A classical Pilates education program distinguished by an emphasis on Pilates as an integrated movement system as Joseph Pilates intended.
Apparatus: mat, reformer, tower, chairs, barrels and auxiliary equipment
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Dec 2017 - present
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
The University of Arizona Tucson, AZ - May 2017