Leslie grew up on the Gulf Coast and danced intensely through her teen years attending numerous professionally recognized ballet schools. She moved forward from there on a scholarship attending the University of Oklahoma and holds a B.F.A. in Dance with special emphasis in ballet performance. She has always been interested in the physicality of movement and has since become Stott Pilates mat certified, Peak Pilates PPS1 certified, and completed her comprehensive Pilates certification here in LA with Frank Zito. Leslie has also been an NASM certified personal trainer for over 12 years. She believes that physical fitness is unquestionably related to mental health and your overall wellness and Pilates is an essential component of your weekly workout for recovery, rehabilitation and to prevent injury. Leslie has a great “eye” - she can spot a body’s strengths and weaknesses, helping to pinpoint the best ways to help one really connect with Pilates.