Marianne DeSasisse, pilates personal trainer (ultimate) and group exercise instructor

Years Training: 20

Certifications: Pilates certified through Stacy Donnelly- Ron Fletcher technique

Additional Qualifications: Volunteer in Jerusalem teaching ballet to youth and movement and massage therapy to adults. Studied dance at the Hebrew University of Music and Dance, Alonzo King San Francisco Dance Center, Ballet Floor Bar Zenia Rommet. Ashtanga Yoga with Pattabhi Jois and Richard Freeman and Hatha Yoga with Edward Clark, Anna Forrest. Massage experience through McKinnon Institute of Massage and Advanced Bodywork SH.E.N Physio Emotional Release Thereapy

Specialties: Creating "in the moment" sequence of movements that balance the needs of the students

Accomplishments/Interests: Performance of classical and contemporary ballet, hip hop, African dance. Creative editor for poetry book and CD, and Oration for Symphony. Acting, singing, drumming, writing, painting

Personal Philosophy: “Life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved”

Phone: 415.983.3414 direct line

E-Mail: mdesassise@ggtsc.com