Monique is a highly experienced Pilates practitioner and Certified Balanced Body® Master Instructor and Educator (2015, 2023). Her teaching philosophy emphasizes the significance of proper form, body awareness, and mindful movement. With a passion for helping others connect with their bodies, 

Monique’s work is centered on enhancing functional movement, improving daily mobility, and supporting long-term physical well-being. She has helped many clients rehabilitate from hip, knee, and foot surgeries and injuries. She is deeply motivated by the goal of empowering clients to build a strong, sustainable mind-body connection.

Monique continues to enhance her education through rigorous study, supplemental courses, and exposure to diverse instruction in her own daily practice. Monique serves as faculty at EHS Pilates and also teaches from her private studio—both located in San Francisco, CA. Additionally, she helps develop programming and teaches for Nancy Myers’ annual Foot & Gait retreat program in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Monique has had the privilege of studying with some of the most respected names in the Pilates and movement community: Nancy Myers, Chris Black, Lizz Roman, Mary Bowen (2nd Generation Pilates Instructor), Amy Havens, Tom McCook, PMA Monterey, and Elizabeth Larkam.

Specialties

• Certified Buff Bones® Instructor, Balanced Body® (2017)

• Certified Foot and Gait Trainer, Balanced Body® (2017)

• Certified CoreAlign® Master Instructor, Balanced Body® (2016, 2020)

Formal Education

• Balanced Body® Comprehensive Certification (2015)

• Balanced Body® Buff Bones® (2017)

• Balanced Body® CoreAlign® Master Instructor (2020)

• Balanced Body® Master Instructor (2023)