About Me
I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and moved to Phoenix, AZ when I was 18 to attend Arizona State University. After graduating I became a freelance writer. In hopes of having a little bit more job stability, I decided to sign up to be a Pilates instructor. Had I ever done Pilates? Maybe once. Had I ever been an athlete? Not unless you consider being a couch potato a sport. But something told me to do sign up and I never looked back. Yes, in Human Design I am a Splenic Manifestor.
After becoming a Pilates instructor, I found I couldn’t get enough knowledge about health and wellness. I spent the next decade plus in training upon training, getting a health coaching certification, at meditation retreats, you name it.
I spent a few years in Dallas continuing to teach and learn. It was here I became plant based and let me tell you I love everything I eat. For me it’s a diet of abundance.
And now here I am. I moved back to Pittsburgh in 2020 to be closer to family. I met my now husband and we live in Fox Chapel with our son, Elio, and our 3 cats (and endless stream of foster cats.) I love potatoes in all forms, moving my body regularly, curling up on the sofa with a soft blanket, crime shows, and The Weeknd. I lost my mom in 2020 and my son Jack was lost in a stillbirth in 2025. I honor my grief and sadness as it comes.
I still teach Pilates but my passion now encompasses all of my training.
I call this work Sacred Indulgence.
Trainings and Certifications:
Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Teacher
Melt Method with Sue Hitzmann
Institute of Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Lymphatic Therapy with Lisa Gainsley and Dr. Perry Nichols
Ishtara somatic dance with Tracy Harward
Human Design with Jenna Zoe
Coming soon…
Multidimensional Vaginal Healing with Asia Suler
Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine
MOM Academy Birth and Bereavement Doula
contact Marina
@sacred.indulgence
