about us

Marianne is a 4th generation Joseph Pilates certified mat instructor. Marianne was certified by Physical Mind Institute/Forrest Pilates with a global certificate.

Marianne began her interest in Pilates when she was a teacher in a middle and high school. During the summer, with plenty of time on hand, Marianne began her journey into Pilates. She immediately felt the transformation after only her first session of mat Pilates with her instructor and mentor Maria Forrest of Forrest Pilates in Miami. This is where her passion for Pilates began. Seeing how well and how quickly it worked  proved the efficacy of Pilates. In the summer of 2014, Marianne began studying Pilates under Maria and in only 6 months, received her mat instructor certificate.

Marianne’s equipment certification was interrupted when an unexpected career change, which was a life long dream, came true. She is planning on completing her equipment certification in the near future with Maria Forrest of Forrest Pilates in Miami. Maria’s knowledge and command of Pilates ignited the passion in Marianne and even after moving away from Forrest Pilates, Marianne will travel to ensure she receives what she has found to be the best style and instruction in the field. If you are ever near Forrest Pilates in Miami, try it out, you WILL see the difference immediately.

Marianne was born and lived her childhood and most of her adolescent years in Egypt. She was raised with the Mediterranean philosophies of healthy eating and holistic healing. Pilates fell right into her philosophy as it focuses on mind and body synergy. Pilates is a natural series of exercises that focus on muscular control and harmony. Once you begin Pilates, you will be hooked, guaranteed.