Carla M

What started as a stress reliever in grad school quickly turned into Carla’s passion. Introduced to Lagree Fitness™ in 2013, her competitive drive and athletic background made her fall in love with the challenge.

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Carla brings that same commitment, discipline, and focus to every class, crafting sessions that blend slow, precise movements with fast transitions and killer beats. She’s all about the mind-body connection, ensuring every extra-long hold has a purpose (and trust her, it’ll be worth it!).

Training:

  • Lagree Fitness Certified Instructor.
  • TRX Certified Instructor.
  • Pilates Certification from the Kane School of Core Integration.

Coursework Includes:

  • Core Anatomy.
  • Pilates Principles.
  • Mat Pilates.
  • All Levels- Reformer Choreography.
  • All Levels-Cadillac Choreography.

All Levels of:

  • Wunda Chair Choreography.
  • Basic Ladder Barrel Choreography.
  • Biomechanics, Touch, Special.
  • Populations and Advanced Teaching Techniques.

About Carla: Let's play 19 Questions!

  • Favorite thing about your class?
    For me, it’s connecting with people.
  • Favorite thing about Megaformer™ or Pilates as a client? (Like when you take class what inspires/ motivates you)
    Hearing different instructors explain an exercise, I can always pick up a new idea or thought.
  • Favorite type of music for class?
    Fun upbeat with some old school sprinkled in.
  • Describe your class/ teaching style.
    My goal is to create a balanced class program that builds strength and flexibility in my clients.
  • What made you want to become an instructor?
    I am a PT, and I’m used to explaining exercises to one individual for a specific injury. Teaching a group class a full-body workout was a completely new experience and learning process. I love the challenge!
  • Fun/ interesting fact about yourself?
    I didn’t grow up with a dog and our family got a dog during Covid. I love being a dog mom!
  • Favorite pilates / Megaformer™ move?
    Scrambled eggs.
  • Did you have an “AHA” moment with Pilates or Mega? What was it?
    Connecting to my core with exercises, at first wasn’t easy or intuitive, but the more I did pilates the better I became and I am so much stronger as a result.
  • What can you not live without?
    Coffee.
  • What’s a life hack you love?
    After the sheets are washed and dried, I shove the set into the pillowcase. No folded sheets in my house.
  • Favorite time of day?
    Early Saturday and Sunday mornings when I don’t have to rush anywhere.
  • What makes you happiest these days?
    Watching my kids do their thing, whether it’s competing in a sport or participating in a school activity. They make me happy!
  • Still or Sparkling?
    Still.
  • Something you can never get sick of?
    Ice cream.
  • Guilty pleasure?
    Watching rom-coms.
  • The most fun you’ve ever had.
    Disney / Universal family trips.
  • Best advice you’ve ever gotten?
    It’s ok to say “No”.
  • Favorite song?
    Living on prayer.
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