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		ABOUT LAURA MARQUIT LAURA MARQUIT, Certified Pilates Instructor laura@joyfulmovement.com Laura Marquit been teaching Pilates since 2001. She ran her own Pilates studio (Joyful Movement Pilates) in San Francisco for 5 years, and now teaches Pilates in both Marin County and San Francisco. Laura has also worked for the YMCA in San Francisco as a Fitness Instructor, and taught classes there in Pilates, yoga and aerobics. Laura’s Pilates practice focuses on total body healing and development. She works with clients primarily one-on-one but also leads duets and group classes. She works with people recovering from major injuries, seniors staying fit, women during and after pregnancy, urban professionals with constraining desk jobs, and many others. Laura received her Pilates certification from Madeleine Black, and went on to study Muscle Energy Technique with Jean Claude West. In addition to her Pilates experience, Laura has a strong background in yoga and Feldenkrais movement. She has completed coursework in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology. She has been a student of movement from a very young age, beginning with gymnastics and surfing as a child and competing in soccer, running, and cycling in various stages of her life. She holds a bachelors degree in Social Sciences from UC Berkeley, and lives in San Anselmo with her husband and two young children. CLIENT TESTIMONIALS: I had back problems for the past eight years.  My back would "go out" every few months.  During my second pregnancy the problems became more consistent, and debilitating.   When my back would go out, I had trouble standing up, let alone lifting my toddler. I saw multiple chiropractors, massage therapists, yoga instructors, and an Orthopedic surgeon.  I was told I had a herniated disc.  Shortly after the birth of my second child, I began Pilates with Laura.  This may sound like a cliche -- but it has literally changed my life.  Laura and I worked together for about 10 sessions, and she gave me a very simple home routine, that I started doing every morning.  Sometimes I would only do 10 minutes, but I did it every morning.  I have not had a single back problem since!  After a hard day of snow skiing with a two-year-old, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to stand up.  But I laid down on the floor, did the routine Laura gave me, and I had no back issues.  I am now back to work, sitting in an office chair all day, and don't have back pain at all.  The Pilates that Laura exposed me to has literally changed my life! - Mary Sackett, Attorney Hours by appointment only.  To schedule a session, contact Laura directly at Info@JoyfulMovement.com or 415.309.3357.

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