Deanna D

Certified Pilates Teacher

Hometown: Salem, CT 🌼

Education: 🌼 Bachelor of Arts in Southern CT State University. M.F.A from the University of North Carolina @ Chapel Hill. 500-hour Comprehensive Pilates Certification from Perfect Posture Pilates with Varvara Kalinin, Pre/Post Natal training / Perfect Posture Pilates    

Why do I practice Pilates? 🌼

I practice pilates because it helps me feel stronger, more balanced, and more aware of my body. It improves my posture, flexibility, and core strength. Helps me focus on breath and control. Overall, it helps me move better in everyday life.   

Why do I teach Pilates? 🌼

Because I truly believe this practice can help anybody at any age by learning to move intelligently. My goal is to help individuals improve strength, mobility, and posture while developing a deeper connection between mind and body in a safe and supportive environment. I strive to make the practice accessible to everyone:   

What to expect from my Private sessions?  

My Private sessions are all about you. We’ll move at your pace and focus on what your body needs that day-whether that’s getting stronger, loosening up, or just feeling better in your body. I’ll guide you through everything, offer options, and make you feel supportive the whole time.   

My group classes are relaxed and welcoming. I’ll always give you some options so you can choose what feels right for you; move, breathe, and do what works for you. Motion is lotion. 🌼