Marisa Oldefest NCPT, CES, CMT
Founder and CEO of Peace Of Mind Pilates
Marisa is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, Qualified Fletcher Pilates Teacher, Cancer Exercise Specialist, Certified Massage Therapist and Instructor Affiliate with Core Compassion Project. She has been teaching Pilates for over 26 years. She discovered a love of movement at a young age when she began her dance training in Classical Ballet.
Marisa discovered Pilates after an auto accident left her with a neck injury. She attended her first Pilates private session at a physical therapy clinic and after just minutes into her Pilates practice she began to feel relief in her neck pain and knew she had to become a Pilates teacher to share the benefits of Pilates with others.
Marisa began her Pilates training in the Fletcher Pilates Method and became a Qualified Fletcher Pilates Teacher. She had the opportunity to study directly with Ron Fletcher before his passing. She has done continuing education with Kathy Grant and Cara Reeser. She is always continuing her Pilates education to be able to offer her clients the very best in the Pilates industry.
Marisa specializes in working with cancer survivors and those who suffer from neck and back pain as well as senior citizens. She also has worked with children, teens, athletes and dancers. In 2020, Marisa became an instructor affiliate with Core Compassion Project, a 501(c)3 that provides Pilates scholarships for women and men recovering from breast cancer.
Pilates is Marisa's passion and she truly loves teaching every body at every age and stage of their life! She is dedicated to helping others heal pain and injury through the Pilates method and helping everyone feel comfortable, strong and confident in their bodies!
When she is not in the Pilates studio, Marisa enjoys spending time with her family and friends and 2 dogs, reading and practicing Yoga and lifting weights.
Jonathan Oldham, MSPT, NCPT
Jonathan Oldham, MSPT, NCPT, began his career in Pilates after a four-year skating tour with Ice Capades. He was certified at the Pilates Center of Boulder in 1992. Jonathan attained his physical therapy degree at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1999. Since then, he has been integrating Pilates methodology with his physical therapy practice. Jonathan studied extensively with master teacher Ron Fletcher and completed the Ron Fletcher program of study in 2005. Jonathan is thrilled to continue practicing the craft of Pilates Contrology at Peace of Mind Pilates He is profoundly grateful for the ability to move, and is thankful to share his knowledge and joy of movement with his clients.
Ann Daxberger, NCPT
Ann is a Certified Pilates Teacher through the Pilates Method Alliance and is comprehensively trained through Peak Pilates. She graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder with a BS in Commercial Recreation. With a life-long love of fitness Ann has worked in the athletic club industry for over 35 years. Ann began her Pilates journey in 1997 and quickly realized the benefits to her running. She became certified in 2001 and has been teaching ever since.When not practicing her own Pilates Ann enjoys walking, hiking, laughing with friends, and reading.
Leah Bieker
Leah has always loved fitness and sports. She earned her Life Sciences Biology and Physical Therapy Assistant Degrees. Leah worked in fitness centers, D1/D2 collegiate training rooms, and hospitals primarily with total joint, stroke, diabetic and wound care patients.
She also worked for a Fortune 500 Healthcare Company before returning to her passion in human movement and completing her Pilates Certification.
Through her own practice, Leah has drastically reduced muscle imbalances from injuries/surgeries, improved her strength and flexibility along with enjoying a deeper mind-body connection. She hopes to positively impact clients quality of life with tailored class flows that improve how they move, rest, and PLAY!!
Leah is currently working on a Pregnancy & Postpartum Exercise Specialist Certification, hopes to complete her Core Compassion Project Certification and regularly attends workshops to expand her knowledge. She loves spending time with her family, friends and dogs, anything fitness and being in nature.
Jenna Zaffino
As a board-certified Health Coach (NBHWC) with over 20 years in the movement profession, I understand the powerful connection between physical movement and holistic well-being – a philosophy deeply shared by Peace Of Mind Pilates. Professionally, I've had the honor to work with organizations like the American Lung Association to create programs that help people living with chronic conditions find access to wellbeing support that honors their personal needs. In addition I also work with people who simply need help navigating the overwhelming world of health advice to develop a health support plan that works well with their life. I pride myself on creating a safe and supportive space that helps to empower you to be the expert of your own body and life. This includes exploring personalized nutrition choices, sleep support strategies, and effective stress management techniques. My goal is to help you tap into your inner strength and resilience, building health support plans that foster true transformation that helps extend your success beyond the studio walls.
Wendi Foster
Wendi is a Pilates Master Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist with a deep dedication to the Pilates Method. She received her comprehensive certification in all apparatus and mat through Balanced Body University in 2012. Since 2016, she has been traveling across North America, training and mentoring new Pilates teachers and hosting workshops.
Wendi brings a diversified and passionate approach to Pilates, incorporating both classical and contemporary styles. Some of her specialties include Pre/Post Natal, Injury/Surgery Rehabilitation and Pilates for Athletes. Her goal is to bring Joseph Pilates' vision of a healthier and happier body—"Pilates for the People"—to everyone.
Holistic Healing and Massage Therapy
Further expanding her expertise in holistic wellness and movement, Wendi is also a dedicated and skilled Massage Therapist. She graduated from the Colorado School of Healing Arts in 2023, where she received comprehensive training in therapeutic bodywork.
She has pursued advanced continuing education in specialized techniques, including Lymphatic Massage, Cranial Sacral Massage, and Fascial Stretching. Wendi seamlessly integrates her profound understanding of posture, biomechanics, and muscular imbalances from her extensive Pilates background into her massage practice, offering truly comprehensive and effective sessions.
Wendi aims to empower clients to achieve optimal wellness by combining targeted therapeutic touch with a deep knowledge of the body's structure and movement.
Wendi has a background in dance and sports from childhood through college. In her free time, she enjoys visiting her grandchildren and playing ice hockey.
Nannette Crystal
Nannette’s love of dance and movement began at an early age in her native state Louisiana, motivating her to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at the University of Arizona in 1999. She was introduced to First Generation Pilates teacher Ron Fletcher in early 2001 and began the Fletcher Pilates Comprehensive Program, formerly the Ron Fletcher Program of Study, that same year completing it in 2004. She taught at Body Works Studio in Tucson, Arizona from 2002-2009 and nationally and internationally as Fletcher Pilates® Faculty from 2004-2022. She was invited by Kathryn Ross-Nash in 2021 to be a part of the Pilates Professional Advanced Teacher Training of the Red Thread Method® and completed this journey in 2022. Nannette is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and has worked in outpatient orthopedic clinics where she marries Pilates and therapeutic disciplines. Nannette opened Esprit Pilates LLC in 2017 and has enjoyed inspiring her clientele to reach their movement potential. As a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, she is passionate about engaging clients and students in a life of health and wellness.
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