Aerobics

Yoga

Barre

Anonymous

IP location

Tara is a Certified Fletcher Pilates Teacher. She has been teaching Pilates for more than 10 years and has a true passion for Pilates, understanding the importance of the technique. She believes that Pilates was and is intended to be a personal experience therefore her classes are small by design. The application and technique is individual. She treats each body differently and her cues for the same exercise vary from person to person. Tara's focus on Pilates Principles and technique along with her keen, detailed "eye" for movement are why she excels as a TEACHER, not an instructor. thing" was all about. I was going to school for, and working in the travel industry and was pretty focused on exploring the world. I wasn't sure why, but I was very interested in anything creating a "buzz" surrounding fitness at the time. I began with Private equipment sessions as soon as I located a nearby reputable studio, quickly got "hooked" and then started to mix mat classes in as well. I incorporated Pilates seamlessly into my life as my "regular fitness regimen" and quickly noticed that I was different than most students. I realized that there was more to this "thing"... and that perhaps Pilates wasn't just another "buzzword", another fitness fad. During each session, I didn't want to just DO the work, get through the hour..... and then move on feeling amazing with my now strengthened and lengthened body. I wanted to know how and why this method worked... and I came to the realization that I wanted to actually teach this extraordinary "thing" called Pilates! But... I had no clue where to begin and was in school for a completely different career, so I "back-pocketed" the idea but continued progressing in my own personal practice and knowledge. Fast forwarding a bit, I continued to broaden my horizons and hone my Pilates skills in various studios as life found me living in different cities throughout the East Coast. I decided that it was finally time to share my love of Pilates on a professional level when I landed temporarily in Florida and fell into the hands of an amazing Pilates teacher, and now one of my mentors: Krista McCarthy, PMA®-CPT. I decided to enter the most comprehensive and definitive international Pilates educational program of it's kind. I traveled between Florida and California regularly for a number of years to study with world renowned Pilates Teachers and dancers until I earned my Teaching Certificate at the top of my class. My commitment to consistently improving both my own personal practice, and my clients' experiences motivates me daily to continue to study with my various mentors across the country. I sincerely love what I do... assisting my students to feel better, move better, obtain better mobility - and to literally change their bodies every day. My goal is to help my clients come to the realization that Pilates isn't just another exercise. It is a way of life. In addition to my Pilates practice, I truly believe that anyone's exercise/fitness/life regimen should be well balanced. I usually fill my "spare time" hiking, paddle boarding, and attempting to keep up with my 6 year old son. I hope to see you in the studio soon!

Tara

Instructor at BODYMAX Pilates