Instructors
Martina Mason
Martina has been on a path of discovering the physical structure and movement of the human body since 1998 when she started her studies in physical therapy at Charles University in Prague.
Today, she brings her background in physical therapy and certification as a Polestar Pilates Instructor, Master’s Program certification from The Pilates Center and Postpartum Exercise Specialist to her practice at Pilates of Lyons. Her goal as a passionate and dedicated instructor is to introduce proper movement into the everyday lives of her clients, providing a high quality approach to movement instruction. She enjoys the diversity of her clientele consisting of individuals with injuries and special needs as well as enthusiastic athletes and sports devotees.
Jimi Alida
A mountain biker, snowboarder, former ballet dancer, and all-around athlete, Jimi Alida has had a lifelong passion for movement. Upon discovering Pilates, she found within the method a way to not only to exercise, but also a tool to keep her body performing at its finest. Already a certified trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine, she was eager to expand her knowledge of human anatomy and kinesiology for both herself and her clients. She completed her own comprehensive study with Polestar Pilates and became a certified instructor in 2009. Since then, she enjoys working with a very diverse range of clientele, from injury rehab to athletic training. “Pilates,” she says, “has a place for everyone.”
Danielle Del Nodal
Danielle is fully certified by the Pilates Method Alliance accredited program, Pilates Sports Center. She is certified on all Pilates Method apparatus including Reformer, Cadillac and Wunda Chair equipment. Danielle is also certified in Pregnancy and Postpartum through Personalized Pilates.
She has also apprenticed under a Master Pilates instructor. Danielle is dedicated to uplifting her clients through a restorative approach, which creates the environment to transform health.
Marie Zolecki
Marie is a lover of movement. She deeply believes in the benefits of moving and breathing in a conscious and aligned way to maintain health, balance and peace. She has seen time and time again that feeling empowered in our body fosters confidence, self-love and vitality. She is a certified Mat and Equipment Pilates teacher (Ann McMillan Pilates Studio, Montreal, 2009 & 2010), Vinyasa Yoga teacher (200h, Root Yoga Studio with Keri Bergeron and Amy Baker, Denver, 2014) , former Gyrokinesis teacher and Thai Massage Therapist (TMC, Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai, 2012). She has also taught stretching, barre and explored other forms of dance, including West Coast Swing, Salsa and Brazilian Zouk, and movement throughout her life. An explorer of the world, she speaks 3 languages and has had the blessing of teaching at various studios in France, Mexico, Canada, USA and Guadeloupe. Pilates and Yoga have made a huge difference in her life, helping her get stronger and more flexible, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. She is also a certified trauma informed Sacred Sexuality Coach and helps women, men and couples have fulfilling relationships and intimacy. She loves water, reading, spending time in nature and singing. She currently lives in Longmont with her partner and is originally from France. She looks forward to seeing you in class and helping you on your personal journey of fitness and happiness.