Our Instructors
Marisa Oldefest NCPT, owner Peace Of Mind Pilates
,Marisa is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, Qualified Fletcher Pilates Teacher, Certified Massage Therapist and instructor affiliate with Core Compassion Project.
She has been teaching Pilates for over 23 years.
Marisa found Pilates after an auto accident left her with a neck injury. She attended her first Pilates private session at a physical therapy clinic in Littleton, Co. 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 specializes in working with others who suffer from neck and back pain. 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 is always continuing her Pilates education in order continue to offer her clients the very best in the Pilates industry. Marisa 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!
She has been teaching Pilates for over 23 years.
Marisa found Pilates after an auto accident left her with a neck injury. She attended her first Pilates private session at a physical therapy clinic in Littleton, Co. 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 specializes in working with others who suffer from neck and back pain. 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 is always continuing her Pilates education in order continue to offer her clients the very best in the Pilates industry. Marisa 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!
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
Kristin Nelson-Dorrance, Certified Massage Therapist
Kristin defines herself as a Bodyworker, using therapeutic massage to help release soft tissue constrictions for the purpose of structural alignment, and pain relief with connection of mind and body wellness. Having experience the benefits of massage therapy herself, Kristin was inspired to go back to school to be able to share the healing of massage with others. Kristin graduated from Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado in May of 2009, certified in Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular, Swedish, Myofascial, and Hot Stone, and over time adding Reflexology, and Essential Oils to her resume. She is energized and motivated by her work knowing that it brings pain relief, happiness, and a healthier lifestyle with each massage session. Each client of Kristin’s receives individual goal planning making their massage unique to their needs. It is that relationship between therapist and client that Kristin finds most rewarding.
To Schedule or ask any question please call or text Kristin at 303-550-4563.
To Schedule or ask any question please call or text Kristin at 303-550-4563.
