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Lariesa has over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, and has been helping people all over the world reach their fitness goals. Lariesa is a Nationally-recognized trainer, known for her motivating personality and ability to connect with her students. Lariesa was featured In PILATES STYLE MAGAZINE, was the owner/founder of Pilates of Eastlake in San Diego County for 15 years, and is the creator of BestBodyOnDemand.com.

She’s the author of Your Beautiful Body: Using Pilates to Overcome Weight Loss Obstacles and co-author of What You Need to Know About Getting Into Shape. Her new book Get Your Best Body By Overcoming Weight Loss Obstacles was just published, and is now available on Amazon. She was the lead role in 3 Nationally-sold Fitness DVDs, was featured on Comcast Cable Television as an expert guest speaker, and interviewed on over 20 radio stations across the country. Currently Lariesa is the writer for the Health and Wellness column in the New Braunfels Monthly Magazine.

See Lariesa’s book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/i8sJq0m

Lariesa graduated from the University of Washington, holds her comprehensive Pilates certification with Balanced Body, Corrective Exercise Specialist with NASM, and holds multiple other certifications in the fitness industry.

Learn more at www.LariesaHodges.com

Michelle has been a fitness instructor since 2011, and is loved for her vibrant personality and ability to make her students smile. She is a professional singer/dancer/actress, and enjoys performing in multiple cities. She loves to give a great workout but make it fun as well! Michelle has certifications in Comprehensive Pilates, Barre as well as Aqua and Zumba. She is also working on her Personal Training Certification. She has taught Pilates Reformer classes for many years and is really good at keeping an eye on all of her students to make sure each person is performing the exercises in an effective and safe way. She offers modifications for those who may want them, and makes everyone feel successful.

Crystal Lobacz is a passionate and award-winning fitness professional with a dynamic background in personal training, group fitness, and specialized formats. She holds multiple certifications through FiTOUR—recognized by ACE, NASM, and AFAA—including: Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Pilates Instructor (including Reformer), Barre Instructor, Cycle Instructor, and Aqua Instructor. She is also a licensed Zumba Dance Instructor and certified in PNF Stretching techniques.

As the 2024 SCW Dallas MANIA® Fitness Idol Winner, Crystal brings unmatched energy, creativity, and expertise to every session. Her coaching style is rooted in motivation, empowerment, and precision. Known for her ability to uplift and connect with clients, she uses thoughtful cues and personalized techniques that help each person feel powerful, confident, and seen.

Whether leading a high-energy class or guiding a one-on-one session, Crystal’s mission is simple: to help others move with purpose, feel their best, and build lasting confidence from the inside out.

Anja started her fitness journey as a yoga practitioner and eventually became a certified Yoga instructor where she continued the practice in multiple cites and states. Due to her frequent relocations, Anja became familiar with many different studios and styles which helped her to become an even better instructor. Despite her teaching experience and personal yoga practice, Anja always felt that there was something missing in her fitness routine. She was looking for exercise that would improve her core strength. That’s when she discovered Pilates! At the very moment she got on a reformer, she knew that Pilates was for her. This is the moment that changed her life forever, and led to her spending the next several years as a dedicated Pilates reformer student, and eventually led to her achieving a certification as a Pilates instructor through Balanced Body University, which is one of the most highly respected certifications in the industry. Anja credits Pilates for increasing her overall strength and opening up a mind-body connection that transformed her life. She is excited to share her passion with you!

Justine has enjoyed working in the Pilates and fitness industry since 2019. While increasing her knowledge and skills of health and well-being, she gained her comprehensive Pilates certification and has been working for the last several years with private clients, helping people of all levels and ages reach their goals. Justine has worked in different studios and settings, and has enjoyed helping people see a positive change in both their bodies and minds. Her clients have benefitted not just from getting stronger and improving their balance, but also gaining energy and the ability to live fuller lives. Justine's  passion for helping others has led her to teaching in a group setting where she can inspire her students and share the multitude of benefits that Pilates has to offer. Justine enjoys blending a strength-based approach to her pilates repertoire in intense but fun classes, where she teaches with care and has a great time with her clientele. 

Marilyn is a Certified Pilates Reformer Instructor who recently moved to Lake McQueeney after living in Austin for 25 years. A native of San Antonio, she graduated from Texas Christian University in 1986. Marilyn’s passion in life is helping people get fit. She has always been a gym rat and advocate for good nutrition. While living in Austin Marilyn was a Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer and helped develop and manage the LiveStrong at the YMCA program at the Townlake YMCA in Austin since its inception in 2010. Marilyn has been teaching pilates in the New Braunfels area over the last 4 years and has found that the benefits her clients have seen include: • Increase flexibility and range of motion • Increase strength and stamina • Increase endorphin production which boosts energy level • Reduce stress • Lose weight • Improve posture

Although Marilyn is just subbing from time to time, she hopes to meet you in one of her classes soon!