Meet Maureen
She/Her/Hers
Polestar® Pilates Educator
Maureen teaches Private, and Group Sessions as well as Apparatus Classes.
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Teaching Style
Variety is the spice of Maureen's classes and her occasional mischievous elements keep you on your toes.
She introduces new exercises and themes, ensuring that each class offers a fresh and invigorating experience. Her classes are lively and challenging ,inviting you to explore new dimensions of movement. Whether it's through different exercise variations, equipment utilization, or thematic focuses, Maureen's classes provide a rich Pilates experience that keeps you engaged and motivated.
People say her classes are:
Challenging
Supportive
Creative
Fun
Attentive
Maureen's meticulous attention to detail sets her apart.
With a keen eye for alignment and a nuanced understanding of the body, she ensures that each movement is executed with precision and intention. Her specific cues and instructions, both verbal and hands-on, guide you towards proper alignment, allowing you to optimize the benefits of each exercise.
Her guidance extends beyond individual exercises. She skillfully navigates the transitions between movements, providing detailed instructions to help you flow from one exercise to the next. Her emphasis on the subtleties of transitions enhances the fluidity and continuity of your practice, allowing you to experience a cohesive and connected session. In Maureen's classes, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire movement sequence and its seamless integration.
About Maureen
Maureen has taught Pilates since 2004, originally training with Jacqueline Ethier in Fletcher Pilates® in Ottawa, Canada.
She graduated from Polestar Pilates' Comprehensive teaching program in 2014, and has mentored teachers in training both in Hadley and Montreal. Maureen is also a Fletcher Pilates® Licensed Provider.
Maureen earned her Masters of Arts from the dance department at UQÀM in Montreal while training undergrad students in the gym as a complement to their dance training; working as a research assistant; and teaching Pilates at Samya Tatone’s studio, Precision Pilates. Maureen returned to teach at the Pilates Studio in Hadley in July 2021 and combines her Pilates training with her somatic, fitness and contemporary dance background.
Meet Maureen
She/Her/Hers
Polestar® Pilates Instructor
Maureen teaches Private, Semi Private and Small Group Sessions as well as Apparatus Classes.
Take Maureen's Classes if you want:
Find A Class With Maureen Below -or- View Full Class Schedule
About Maureen's Classes
Maureen's meticulous attention to detail sets her apart. With a keen eye for alignment and a nuanced understanding of the body, she ensures that each movement is executed with precision and intention. Her specific cues and instructions, both verbal and hands-on, guide you towards proper alignment, allowing you to optimize the benefits of each exercise.
Maureen's expertise extends beyond verbal guidance as she provides gentle physical cues, offering tactile feedback to refine your technique and deepen your body awareness. Through her skilled instruction, you'll develop a deep awareness of your body's alignment and unlock hidden layers of strength, flexibility, and body awareness.
Maureen's guidance extends beyond individual exercises. She skillfully navigates the transitions between movements, providing detailed instructions to help you flow from one exercise to the next. Her emphasis on the subtleties of transitions enhances the fluidity and continuity of your practice, allowing you to experience a cohesive and connected session. With Maureen's guidance, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire movement sequence and its seamless integration.
People say her classes are:
Challenging
Supportive
Creative
Fun
Attentive
Variety is the spice of Maureen's classes and her occasional mischievous elements keep you on your toes. She introduces new exercises and themes, ensuring that each class offers a fresh and invigorating experience. This dynamic approach keeps the classes lively and challenging, preventing monotony and inviting you to explore new dimensions of movement. Whether it's through different exercise variations, equipment utilization, or thematic focuses, Maureen's classes provide a rich and diverse Pilates experience that keeps you engaged and motivated.
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