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Mariel Schimpf has been an active professional in the fitness industry since
1998. Her fitness career actually began by participating in four Regional
Women’s Tri-Fitness Competitions. Following her last successful competition she
decided that she had a keen desire and passion to help people achieve
their fitness and wellness goals, therefore she became certified through The
American Council on Exercise (ACE) and began her career as a fitness
professional. As her interests evolved, she expanded her modalities
into other fitness methods. As a result, she became certified as a Peak
Pilates instructor. She is also a member of The Pilates Method Alliance, an
organization whose goal is “to protect and enhance the Pilates
Method”.
Lisa Tobias, Owner
Lisa Tobias has been teaching pilates for over 10 years to clients of all ages and levels. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of South Florida with a BA in Dance Performance and danced professionally with Moving Current Dance Collective before expanding her pilates studio. Lisa is certified through the reputable STOTT Pilates Intensive Certification program on the full repertoire of exercises and equipment. She also has previous personal training experience and certification through NASM.
Lisa started Pilates Bodies in 2000, and the studio continues to offer clients the most comprehensive pilates instruction in Tampa because of the high standards she has established.
Instructors_________________________________
Jennifer Busby has been teaching pilates for almost four years now. She
discovered pilates through rock climbing and noticed how soon she got results and
how it improved her back pain and core strength remarkably. Jennifer then
decided to get her certification with Physical Mind Institute in Tampa
and a year later wanted to further her knowledge and experience through the
reputable STOTT PILATES. She has completed all the intensive courses to
be required for the equipment and mat exercises, as well as some of the advanced courses. Her greatest reward with teaching is seeing her clients progress and feel good about themselves inside and out!
Melody Mason-Wiliford traveled internationally as an adage dancer before turning to
the fitness industry where she settled in the United States to work as a
personal trainer. Pilates complimented her own philosophies of
obtaining strength and flexibility through perfect posture and mind body
connection, so it was the natural step to obtaining pilates training through the
University of Las Vegas and then Stott Pilates. She has completed all STOTT mat and apparatus courses through the advanced levels! Until recently she
worked for a physical therapy institute where her knowledge in pilates was
used for rehabilitating patients, before moving to Florida and working for
Pilates Bodies.
Maria Ivanova is an ex professional gymnast holding a degree in Sports
Education and Movement from a University of Russia, Moscow. She is USA
Gymnastics National Team coach and also is a USA National Judge,
traveling to continue working with elite and Olympic class athletes in the
country and overseas. Maria had begun her Pilates studies in 2001 while training athletes in strength and conditioning wanting to find new ways of improving their
performance. She fell in love with Pilates techniques and became a
STOTT PILATES certified Instructor and a member of the Pilates Method
Alliance. Her attention to detail and clear explanations of the Pilates
principles instills confidence and trust among her clients.
