About Marion

Marion’s commitment is to empower individuals affected by neurological conditions.  She enhances their movement and overall well-being through specially designed sessions enabling them to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Marion works intimately with clients, integrating Pilates with innovative neurological rehabilitation techniques to alleviate symptoms and pain while fostering strength and flexibility. The skills acquired in these sessions are designed to be applied in everyday life, helping clients achieve their personal aspirations and enhance their quality of life.

Marion’s journey commenced with her passion for Pilates and her vision of establishing a dedicated Pilates studio. She holds a comprehensive certification from Balanced Body Pilates. and is a National Certified Pilates Teacher through Pilates Method Alliance.

Through her many years of experience, she recognized the need to delve deeper into her clients’ challenges to provide better support. In 2021, she embarked on a transformative educational journey at The Neuro Studio completing courses in Pilates for Neurological Conditions and Advanced Pilates for Neurological Conditions, culminating in a rigorous mentorship with Meghann Koppele Duffy, co-founder of The Neuro Studio. She actively enhances her expertise through TNS’s continuing education programs, which include monthly lectures and personalized sessions.

This extensive training has profoundly reshaped Marion’s understanding of movement and the brain’s pivotal role in it, leading to the adoption of the MBC method that has significantly improved her teaching approach and the outcomes for her clients.

Marion brings a wealth of experience and a positive influence to a variety of conditions, empowering individuals on their journey to well-being.

Experience working with Neurological and Auto-immune Conditions:

  • Parkinsons

  • Multiple Sclerosis

  • Stroke

  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

  • Spasticity and Rigidity

  • Balance and Coordination

  • Familial tremors

  • Improved walking and reduced fall risk

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Inclusion Body Myositis

 

 

Other Conditions positively impacted

  • Cancer recovery

  • Neuropathy

  • Back and Neck pain

  • Stenosis

  • SI Joint pain

  • Menopausal symptoms

  • Arthritis

 

“I look forward to my sessions with Marion as special self-care treats that keep me feeling healthy and strong. She’s an intuitive and delightful Pilates guide.”

– MS –

About The Studio

The Mind-Body Connection is located in a 100+ year old textile mill called The Bleachery.  The building was renovated and divided into many rentable spaces in the 1990s.  The aged brick building sits alongside the Housatonic River.  From the moment you enter Mind-Body Connection you know you’re about to experience something very special and unique.

The space is filled with natural features from the light shining through the 12 ft tall windows, the aged red brick walls, the textured bamboo floors.  Throughout the space you’ll see remnants from the original mill: ironwork features, old freight elevator doors, and more.  The energy of the space is welcoming and a wonderful place to disconnect from the current world and connect with your body and mind. 

Pilates B2B Guidance

Are you a business owner looking for guidance, a thought partner, to help build, diversify and/or create more opportunities equaling more profit?

Are you an instructor interested in moving your Pilates practice to the next level? Would you be willing to try new and different cueing techniques and teaching strategies that create better movement patterns?

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Brain-Based Approach to Pilates

Learn how to use brain-based movement strategies to build strength, flexibility and improve balance.

Integrated movement – where the brain and body connect, creates effective and efficient movement patterns.  MBC Pilates is trained and experienced working with Neurological Disorders.