Peace Of Mind Pilates
Team
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.
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.
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.
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.
