Meet the Instructor: Shelley M!

Where are you from, how did you end up in the corridor?

I was born in Grinnell and grew up in Marengo, Iowa. I first moved to Iowa City to attend graduate school. A few years later, I moved back to the area to take a position at the University of Iowa.

What is your favorite food to prepare or eat?

I love pizza. And I rarely pass up the chance to try fish tacos at a new restaurant or food truck.

What is your favorite sport to participate in or watch? DO you have a favorite sports team?

I enjoy watching football. I’m partial to the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Why did you choose to practice Pilates? When/Where do you start? Why do you keep doing it?

I started Pilates to help me regain fitness after I fell out of a consistent exercise routine. I started practicing Pilates at Rivercity in 2013. I have continued practicing Pilates because I like the way my body and mind feel when I complete a session.

Why did you become a Pilates teacher? Where did you complete the program, and what did you like about it?

I started the teacher training program at Rivercity Pilates because I wanted to learn more about the Pilates method and deepen my personal practice. The more I learn about Pilates the more I enjoy sharing the method with other people. I am completing the teacher training program at Rivercity Pilates. I have enjoyed this program because Carey is readily available for mentorship, the training groups are small, and I can do all of my training, observation, and practice teaching locally.

Is there something about you that would surprise students in your classes?

I like TV show marathons. My current bing-watching guilty pleasures are Diners, Drive-in, and Drives, and Crimal Minds.

What is your favorite song / favorite artist / favorite genre of music?

I like a wide range of music, from classical to rap.

What is your favorite Pilates exercise and why?

I love teaser! I have a sense of accomplishment when I think about how far I have progressed with teaser, and also a sense of challenge when I think about how much further I have to go.