Maria Saunders

Instructor

Maria started practicing Pilates to strengthen her core, improve her marathon running performance, and prevent injuries. She quickly became a regular at Pilates Loft Arlington. Maria continued her practice throughout her pregnancy and post-partum recovery. Being inspired by how Pilates made her feel, Maria decided to pursue the Pilates instructor certification. She completed over 600 hours of intensive training at the Pilates Loft Arlington with Alia Staples, Teacher of Teachers for U.S. Pilates™ LLC, Jennifer O’Mara, Teacher of Teachers for U.S. Pilates™ LLC and David Freeman, Principal of U.S. Pilates™ LLC.

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Maria is an avid traveler, having been to almost 30 countries. She has run marathons in New York City, Paris, and Helsinki, to name just a few.

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In addition to teaching Pilates, Maria is a Senior Manager at a global accounting and consulting firm. She holds a CPA license in Virginia and has an MBA from the University of Maryland, College Park.