Introducing Marisha Doan, our newest Pilates teacher!

Written By Martine Dedek

Specializing in chronic pain and injuries…

We are THRILLED to introduce you to Studio Evolve’s newest Pilates teacher…Marisha Doan.

Marisha recently moved back to Seattle, where she was born and raised, after 15 years in the Bay Area.

While she’s new to Studio Evolve, she brings a wealth of teaching experience and expertise.

Marisha specializes in helping folks reduce chronic pain through their movement practice.

She carries deep wisdom in helping folks practice safely with injuries so that they can build strength and feel more comfortable in daily life.

Marisha is especially skilled at working with:

  • S.I. joint injury and low back pain

  • Pelvic floor dysfunction and core weakness

  • Shoulder, arm, and elbow injuries

  • Pre- and postnatal Pilates

Marisha’s style is gentle and restorative, and she’s skilled at helping to uncover and unwind postural imbalances and movement patterns that may be contributing to your pain patterns.

In addition to her Pilates training and experience, Marisha has been teaching yoga for over 15 years, and trained in dance and movement improvisation for years before that. As a person passionate about wellness she has also studied nutrition and has experience leading a group coaching container for folks with chronic pain.

We are so happy to have Marisha on the Studio Evolve team!

Right now, she has availability for private sessions on Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings (and given her expertise, we expect it to fill up fast!)

Current students: click here to book a private session with Marisha!

New students: Access best pricing by starting with the 2 Private Sessions Intro Package!

GET STARTED

P.S. The 2 Private Sessions Intro Package is designed specifically for folks who are new to Studio Evolve.

Over the course of your two sessions, your teacher will take you through a customized movement practice based on your goals and needs, and then recommend a Pilates program for you to continue your progress.

Marisha’s available for private sessions on Monday afternoon and Thursday mornings! Click here to book your Intro Package now!

Martine Dedek

OWNER; SPRE® EDUCATIONAL FOUNDER, PRACTITIONER TRAINER & PRACTITIONER, SHE/HER

Martine enjoys the diverse learning opportunities studio ownership has allowed her. She began her career in the field of movement and bodies as a Pilates Instructor in 1999. Soon after her original Pilates certification, Martine pursued numerous other certifications and sought to bring her client offerings and business acumen to one place in the founding of Studio Evolve, Pilates, Gyrotonic & SPRe® Bodywork.

Along her journey, Martine partnered with Jill Ableson for the development of the SPRe® Practitioner Training Program. Together they have brought the SPRe® Training Curriculum to its current evolution as a licensed Somatic Education Training Program and WA State Vocational Training School.

Working with Martine is both grounding and expansive. She enjoys the practice of energetically, verbally and somatically attuning with and guiding clients. Her use of SPRe® Bodywork, as well as her curiosity and engagement leads to delightful moments of clarity and greater physical comfort for her clients.

Martine feels an essential component to building a strong partnership with her client is a foundation of trust, openness and curiosity. This allows for the safe and supportive exploration of whatever difficult, confusing or conflicting emotional and somatic experiences arise in the journey they take together. Ready to take the first step? Martine is currently seeing SPRe® clients online and in person and looks forward to hearing from you.

Education & Training:

Queen's University, BA Honors, Psychology & Sociology 1995

Stott Pilates Certification 2001

Yamuna Body Rolling Certification 2002

Duggan French Approach Certification 2003

Founded Studio Evolve, Pilates, Gyrotonic & Bodywork 2006

Advanced Myofascial Techniques, Til Luchau 2008-9

Anatomy Trains Workshop 2009

Advanced Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Continuing Education Certification 2010-12

Gyrotonic Expansion System Instructor Certification 2011

Co-created SPRe® Practitioner Training Curriculum with Jill Ableson 2011-2013

Qi Gong for Movement Professionals 2016

Reiki Level 1 2019

She also co-teaches the SPRe® Training Program and runs Studio Evolve. More information at sprebodywork.com.

https://www.studio-evolve.com/
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