Pilates Loft Studio

MARIE E. ARTMAN M.ED. Marie Artman has taught various dance and fitness classes for more than thirty years. Ms. Artman holds a Bachelor of Education in dance therapy and a Master of Education in Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation. While Marie began her doctoral work in exercise physiology she continued to keep abreast of the current trends in dance and exercise techniques. During her undergraduate work, she was a member of the Valois Dance Company at the University of Toledo. The Dance Company performed two concerts a year; Ms Artman also worked in local school systems as the resident “Creative Movement Instructor”. One of Marie’s more memorable positions she held in addition to the above mentioned was “head Instructor for Richard Simmons” at his studio in Toledo. While pursuing her Masters Degree, she owned and operated Fitness Design, Inc. for eleven years. The company provided corporations and hospitals a dance exercise program for employees on site. Private Pilates Session: Geared to all fitness levels. All the appropriate apparatus will be used during session. Duet Pilates Session: Two students share session. According to the students fitness levels they may or may not be performing the same exercises simultaneously. All sessions are structured for optimal results on the individual needs. Group Reformer Classes: Experienced Pilate’s reformer students execute similar strengthening and flexibility exercises during each session. Pilates Barre: A Pilate/Lotte Berk™ method Barre class appropriate for all fitness levels. Modifications are offered to enable all students to safely perform this fast paced, high energy class! Bungee Chair: MVe Chair and Pilates matwork uses bungee system to add additional challenges for students. Level 2 classes. Bungee Ballet: A ballet – inspired class incorporates overhead bungee cords to increase the challenge for balance and strength. Ballet slippers encouraged all levels welcomed. (45 minutes)