Peace Of Mind Pilates
Team
Marisa Oldefest NCPT, CES, CMT
founder of Peace Of Mind Pilates
Marisa is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, Cancer Exercise Specialist, Certified Massage Therapist and Instructor Affiliate with Core Compassion Project.
She has been teaching Pilates for over 24years.
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 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 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 is always continuing her Pilates education in order to 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 24years.
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 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 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 is always continuing her Pilates education in order to 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
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.
Gina de Soto
Gina got her first taste of Pilates in New Orleans while studying at Loyola University Where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communications & Photojournalism. A post-graduation move brought her to Colorado, home of the nationally renowned Pilates Center of Boulder, where she received her Certification in 2004. In 2015, after spending several years learning the lineage of Joe Pilates’ student Kathy Grant, Gina completed the Kathy Grant Heritage Training with Cara Reeser in Denver. An interest in food as medicine led Gina to the Nutritional Therapy Institute of Colorado where she graduated in 2013 as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.
With 18 years of teaching experience behind her, Gina is passionate about exploring the Pilates Method as a way to help clients eliminate pain and decrease anxiety. The breath work, imagination, and refined concentration that are required during Pilates sessions helped her to recover from her own frustrating and unexplained low back pain.
The Pilates Method can be extremely beneficial in helping the brain to discover new pathways, change and reorganize; (this ability is also known as neuroplasticity). Along with her colleagues at Peace of Mind, Gina is excited to share these benefits with clients at any age, any stage of life.
A love of reading keeps Gina’s bedside table stacked with books about movement, breathing and brain science. When not in the studio she is most likely drinking coffee somewhere and enjoying down time with her husband, daughter and their 11 year old German Shepherd. You can learn more about Gina at www.bodyofknowledgeco.com
With 18 years of teaching experience behind her, Gina is passionate about exploring the Pilates Method as a way to help clients eliminate pain and decrease anxiety. The breath work, imagination, and refined concentration that are required during Pilates sessions helped her to recover from her own frustrating and unexplained low back pain.
The Pilates Method can be extremely beneficial in helping the brain to discover new pathways, change and reorganize; (this ability is also known as neuroplasticity). Along with her colleagues at Peace of Mind, Gina is excited to share these benefits with clients at any age, any stage of life.
A love of reading keeps Gina’s bedside table stacked with books about movement, breathing and brain science. When not in the studio she is most likely drinking coffee somewhere and enjoying down time with her husband, daughter and their 11 year old German Shepherd. You can learn more about Gina at www.bodyofknowledgeco.com
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.
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.
Paola Rosenbaum
Paola is a former fitness instructor for private studios and resorts in Costa Rica, where she was born a raised.
She moved to Michigan in 1999 to finish her degree in Computer Science at the University, but quickly determined that computer science was not her calling.
In 2021, Paola discovered Pilates after a diagnosis of scoliosis, after just one session she was hooked!
Since 2021, Paola she has been an avid Pilates student and trainer, her studies started with the Contemporary Method and progressed to the Classical Method.
She is a successful graduate of the Level II Classical Pilates teacher training program under the direct coaching and guidance of Desiree Sanchez; a 3rd generation graduate from the Pilates Center in Boulder, CO.
Paola is actively continuing her education through seminars and workshops and is
passionate about fitness and health.
In addition to Pilates, she loves walking, hiking and cycling; but outside of fitness, her real personal passion is enjoying a warm cup of coffee from Costa Rica.
She moved to Michigan in 1999 to finish her degree in Computer Science at the University, but quickly determined that computer science was not her calling.
In 2021, Paola discovered Pilates after a diagnosis of scoliosis, after just one session she was hooked!
Since 2021, Paola she has been an avid Pilates student and trainer, her studies started with the Contemporary Method and progressed to the Classical Method.
She is a successful graduate of the Level II Classical Pilates teacher training program under the direct coaching and guidance of Desiree Sanchez; a 3rd generation graduate from the Pilates Center in Boulder, CO.
Paola is actively continuing her education through seminars and workshops and is
passionate about fitness and health.
In addition to Pilates, she loves walking, hiking and cycling; but outside of fitness, her real personal passion is enjoying a warm cup of coffee from Costa Rica.