“I have been working with Marina for over 25 years and I can honestly say she is much more than a technically skilled and proficient Pilates and fitness instructor. Her knowledge of anatomy and ability to explain how the body moves has helped me immeasurably in learning and understanding about my own body and its various challenges, but in addition, she has become a trusted wellness advisor and has always given me spot-on advice about all things related to nutrition, stress reduction, sleep, meditation and exercise. Most importantly, Marina is an exceptional soul. She is generous and genuinely cares for her clients in a way that I’ve heard repeated by many others. Her classes are challenging but inclusive, she pushes in all the right ways. For all these reasons and more, she is a consistent, positive and glowing, presence in my life."”

— Tina G. Real Estate Lawyer

“Marina is simply captivating. With ineffable grace and a particular knack for distilling the poetry of the body into language, she somehow makes her classes fun and serious, spiritual and approachable, invigorating and thoughtful. She’s fresh citrus and avocado from California that somehow ripened perfectly In New York. Before her Plyometrics class, I had a true phobia of group exercise classes and cardio in front of anybody. She quickly chipped away at my fear with a unique positivity that’s so pure it’s somehow still palatable in the midst of the Trump doldrums. I never expected to feel such a sense of community and comfort in my sports bra! Something special happens in the spaces she occupies - her classes are a balm, a challenge, a release and a treat. I’m more at home in my body because of her."

— Imogen L, Film + TV Set Decorator

“Marina is the most wonderful Pilates teacher I have ever had. I have taken Pilates both mat and machine on and off for about 15 years. Marina's classes are both challenging and nurturing. She has a very hands on approach and creates a warm environment to stretch, breath, and strengthen in. As well she is truly a pleasure to be around. I drag myself to class even if I'm not feeling it and always leave class glad that I went"

— Caitlin M,  Designer