Mary Ann Naar

Mary Ann, who like Joseph Pilates, was raised in Germany, first began studying Pilates in Berlin as a young dancer. Since moving to New York in 1997, she has continued her study of Pilates and dance, leading to a BA in Dance from Hunter College and a Pilates Teacher Certification from master trainer Erica Essne, after completing more than 650 hours of training. Before opening her own studio in 2006, Mary Ann taught at the Goodson Parker Wellness Center and Body Evolution in New York City and worked extensively with private clients, including celebrities, in their homes. She is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance and has advanced certifications in Pilates for Pregnancy and Pilates for Golfers. She brings more than 8 years of professional dance and Pilates teaching experience to her clients and offers a trained eye, caring instruction and boundless enthusiasm for the beauty and potential of human movement.