Laurel Desmarais is the creator of Maeva Movement, a Pilates studio based in Nashville, TN focusing on Rehabilitative Pilates. She received her Rehab Pilates certification from Polestar Pilates in 2007 and holds current NPCP accreditation. She is a certified Vinyasa Yoga teacher (RYT) through Joshi International and professional dance educator, with extensive performance and choreography experience. Her goal is to empower her students through education and experience.