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Marie-Laure is a Comprehensive Certified Pilates Instructor, certified by Power Pilates in New York City since 2013 after completing an intensive 600-hour program in classical Pilates on all apparatus. Her career has taken her from perfecting her craft at Urban Front Pilates in Philadelphia to three enriching years in Brussels, where she integrated Stott Pilates techniques into her teaching. Now based in Geneva, she offers dynamic in-person and online classes in both English and French. Originally from France, and with a background as a pharmaceutical scientist and actress, Marie-Laure brings precision, creativity, and mindfulness to every session she leads.

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Living in Geneva with her bilingual French-English family, Marie-Laure embraces a life that bridges cultures and continents. The family’s second home in Ibiza’s tranquil southwest has become the heart of her Pilates retreats—immersive experiences that combine mindful movement with the island’s natural beauty and spirit.

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A Global Journey of Curiosity
Driven by curiosity and a love of languages, Marie-Laure has lived and worked in France, the UK, Germany, Belgium, the USA, Japan, and Switzerland. Each place has deepened her understanding of people, movement, and culture. She speaks French and English fluently, once spoke German and Dutch but admits she’s now a bit out of practice, and is currently learning Spanish.  Her admiration for Japanese culture, with its elegance and discipline, continues to inspire her approach to both life and teaching.

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From Science to Movement
Before dedicating herself to Pilates, Marie-Laure built a career as a chemist, pharmaceutical regulator, medical device moderator, and teaching assistant. Her scientific training sharpened her analytical mind and attention to detail—qualities that now define her teaching style. In the studio, she combines structure with creativity, blending the logic of science with the artistry of movement to help students find strength, balance, and awareness.

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The Discovery of Pilates
Once an avid runner, Marie-Laure explored various fitness disciplines before finding her true passion in Pilates. What began as exercise soon became a philosophy—a daily practice that grounds her body and mind. She is particularly drawn to the Reformer, where she experiences the perfect harmony of control, flow, and precision. For her, Pilates is more than movement; it’s a ritual that cultivates focus, clarity, and joy, and she loves sharing that energy with her students.

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Training, Mentorship, and Mastery
Marie-Laure’s comprehensive certification involved more than 600 hours of study, practice, and teaching. She also trained privately with her mentor, Karen Pecarsky, whose expertise and creative approach deeply influenced her understanding of the classical method. Marie-Laure continues to carry forward Karen’s spirit—using inventive cues, expressive language, and a touch of humor to make her classes engaging and transformative.

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Teaching and Retreats
Dividing her time between Geneva and Ibiza, Marie-Laure leads Pilates classes and retreats that unite mindful movement with the restorative power of nature. Her philosophy is simple: Pilates should be enjoyable, empowering, and transformative. Each session is designed to strengthen the body, awaken the mind, and uplift the spirit.

From the laboratory to the Pilates studio, and from Europe to Asia to America, Marie-Laure’s journey is one of curiosity, transformation, and passion. Through her teaching, she inspires others to move with intention, live with balance, and discover their own inner strength.