Lisa Maury, ATC, PTA, NCPT

Balanced Pilates Studio Owner/Pilates Teacher

• Polestar Pilates Rehabilitation Pilates Teacher

• (NCPT) Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor

• (TPI) Titleist Performance Institute Medical Certified Level 2

• (SMFA) Selective Functional Movement Assessment

I opened Balanced Pilates Studio in 2013 with a couple of pieces of equipment and a dream to help spread my love of movement through the Pilates method. I was drawn to Pilates from my early days of weight training. Pilates offered me the ability to continue to build my strength with the springs, but it also helped me work toward getting more flexible. I am not naturally flexible from years of weight training, playing field hockey, snowboarding, and mountain biking, so Pilates was the solution. Today, I am so grateful for this practice and I am certain you will as well.

With over twenty-five years of experience in the medical field of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, I will teach you about anatomy and proper biomechanics of movement in every session to ensure correct alignment and form. In addition, I provide personal attention and postural corrections to help my clients get the most out of their sessions. You can expect some hands-on modifications and are encouraged to ask questions about your alignment and form during your sessions. We will work together to help you attain your goals, increase your coordination, strength, and flexibility, or enjoy your daily activities more efficiently. I am excited to meet you and look forward to working with you.

• PhysicalMind Institute Pilates Teacher

• Certified Thai Bodywork and Stretch Practitioner

 My love for body movement evolved at an early age.  Fortunately, I began dancing at age 5 with a passion that steadily progressed to a 7-day discipline.  Pilates became a staple for my daily routine and eventually became the root of my future endeavors. 

Flexibility may be natural for a few…but not for me.  I struggled for years with flexibility as a dancer.  I admired the dancers with long limbs and endless flexibility that gently flowed through movements.  Not for me, I had to quickly figure out ways to gain flexibility for my body to achieve the level of performance that could accompany my fellow dancers.  I began studying the work of Joseph Pilates and incorporated his philosophies and practices into my conditioning routine.  Dramatic improvements in my flexibility began to happen.  I started to love how I felt!

 Years later I became a Certified Pilates Trainer through the PhysicalMind Institute and began training clients of all fitness levels and intentions.  Some were for injury prevention, post-surgery rehabilitation, athletes looking to enhance their performance, and people interested in improving overall wellness.  Whatever the intent, I loved seeing people feel good about how their bodies felt.

 Being an educator, I recognize that we are always learning and improving.  I started practicing Ashtanga Yoga daily.  The poses aligned beautifully with pilates.  I was fortunate to study under a yoga and pilates mentor who was trained in Thailand and learned many Thai Bodywork techniques.  I had so much more to offer….

 Today….I love how I have incorporated so many blends of bodywork and healing arts to create a unique experience for people.   Each person’s body has different intentions and limitations and I strive to design a program based upon one’s own individual needs.