Mary's movement journey started with distance running, shifted to cycling and then to group fitness while raising her two daughters. She was forced to give up running due to a stress fracture resulting in a feeling of imbalance. At the time, loss of running was weighty; however there is always a silver lining and a loss can lead to new discovery. She continued on the journey, looking to create a strong mind-body connection to assist with stress reduction and improved fitness. Having discovered Pilates in a group environment, she has practiced a more athletic version of Pilates. With a recent ITT Pilates Mat and Reformer Certification from A Body of Work in San Francisco, she now approaches Pilates with a deeper understanding of movement and sound biomechanics. The training takes a deep dive into anatomy and focuses on the Pilates principles. Mary would love to hear about your fitness journey and how she can work with you to bring strength, flexibility and balance to your body and everyday.