Mary Mathis

While attending Arizona State University as a foreign language major, at age 19, I started my fitness career as a AFAA Group Fitness Instructor. I taught classes at the University as well as World Gym and Naturally Women’s Fitness Center.  During this same time, I was a certified Lifeguard, teaching Water Fitness at the University and seasonally at local pools.  Shortly after getting my AFAA certification, I decided to get my ACE personal trainer certification.

I taught Fitness throughout my University years including my time spent abroad.  Upon graduation from ASU, I gained employment at a small boutique studio in Newport Beach California as a the Health Club manager.  My roles were to teach classes, personally train clients, sell memberships & to hold fitness retreats for corporate groups on offsite locations.

Shortly after, I sought employment as an International Flight attendant with United Airlines.  I worked as an International Flight attendant for 24 years using my language skills as an interpreter (French/Spanish) on international flights, while still using my free time to continue to teach fitness. Prior to retiring from United, I decided to to pursue my certification in Pilates and began teaching at a local studio called Pilates Vita.

Upon retirement from United (Early-Buy out).  I opened my own Pilates Studio called Just Duet Pilates

As a National Certified Pilates Teacher, I focus on semiprivate and private sessions with an emphasis on sports training for tennis players, golfers, runners and all avid athletes and fitness fanatics.I am an Instructor Trainer and advanced certified Pilates Suspension Method Instructor as well as a certified instructor for Pilates 4 Parkinson’s.

My husband, who had a long corporate career as an executive is retired.  We both recently, traveled to Hilton Tulum Riviera where I was the guest fitness instructor and we are interested in continuing to enjoy the benefits of fitness vacation travel as our primary residence is in Colorado where we love to escape the cold months.