Pilates Trainers
Melissa Dupuis
Pilates Coordinator and Trainer
Balanced Body Pilates Mat and Reformer Instructor
melissa@purepilatesboston.com
Melissa has been in the fitness field all her life growing up as a dancer in the Boston area. She graduated from Mercyhurst College in 2006 with a BA in dance and is currently receiving her Masters degree in Holistic Wellness through Clayton College of Natural Health. With her career as a professional ballet dancer she was introduced to Pilates in her early training and fell in love with it. She began her training in Pilates through Balanced Body under the tutelage of Zayna Gold. She is currently certified in Mat I and II, Anatomy and Reformer I, II and III. Additional certifications include NASM certified personal trainer and Level I Yoga instructor through Yogafit. Melissa enjoys teaching with passion and energy in which you will see in all of her classes. Her participants should feel that her classes are very open-minded in which she allows permission for each individual to listen to their body and its needs for the particular class.
Maria Barry
Pilates Trainer
Balanced Body Pilates Mat and Reformer Instructor
maria@purepilatesboston.com
Maria is the group exercise manager at the Commonwealth Sports Club. She takes a lot of pride in and believes strongly in the benefits of Pilates. Pilates Reformer training provides a sturdy foundation for one to build the core strength that is necessary for his or hers personal health. Aside from Pilates, Maria teaches all forms of group exercise classes including: Aerobics, Boxing, and Yoga. Maria brings enthusiasm, passion, and energy to her client's workouts. She educates her clients so they get optimal benefits from exercise. Her mind and body approach conditions the body and helps one develop their inner self. Pure Pilates' Pilates Reformer programs are created to assist each individual in reaching his or her goals.
Laura Wilson
Pilates Trainer
Balanced Body Pilates Mat and Reformer Instructor
laura@purepilatesboston.com
Laura is a Balanced Body Pilates Trainer, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Group Fitness Instructor and SPINNING® instructor. She uses all methods of training with her clients, but believes that Pilates training, above other workouts, increases overall body awareness, strengthens the core and teaches individuals how to move more efficiently. With every Pilates workout, an individual will see and feel changes in their body during everything else they do, whether it be strength training, running, swimming or any other sport of choice.
Patricia Mendoza
Pilates Trainer
Balanced Body Pilates Mat and Reformer Instructor
patricia@purepilatesboston.com
Patricia enjoys helping other people set and reach their fitness goals at all levels aspiring, intermediate level and multi-sport athletes. She is certified to teach a variety of classes including Pilates Reformer, Mat Pilates, Power Yoga, Zumba L1, Zumba Gold, Zumba L2, Zumba Toning, SPINNING®, Reaction Cycling, Body Sculpting, Powerflex, Aqua and Certified Personal Trainer. Patricia has been an AFAA Certified Fitness Instructor since 1997 and is ACE certified.
