Maria Andresino
Owner, Senior Pilates Teacher, Personal Trainer
… was in corporate America for 15 years (and teaching aerobics for fun!) After being laid off in the late 90’s, she spent 2 months in Maui earning a Personal Training Certification. She then moved to San Francisco where she completed her initial Pilates Certification from PhysicalMind through Jean Sullivan (now ITT Training.)
She’s been working in the fitness industry for over 30 years in a variety of settings including big and small gyms, private studios, physical therapy offices, and in-home training. She holds over 10 certifications and has worked with athletes, dancers, singers, celebrities, and kids. She has experience with pre & post natal clients; and those with a wide range of injuries and chronic diseases with a special focus on spinal issues, Osteoporosis, and Hypermobility Syndrome (including Ehlers Danlos Syndrome – EDS).
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Maria opened the Mind 2 Body Fitness studio at the Plant in Providence, Rhode Island in 2012. In addition to running a busy studio and teaching her long-time clients; Maria has become a “Teacher’s Teacher.” Instructors seek her out to pass on her unique skills to them and improve their success with clients. She assisted for several years in the writing of the Pilates Method Alliance exam (now NCPT) for certifying teachers, and provides mentoring and post-graduate continuing education workshops for newly certified and experienced teachers. She is an approved PMA (Pilates Method Alliance) and ACE Continuing Education Provider. She continues to successfully integrate her brand of Pilates and Personal Training into every workout!
Certifications: NCPT (National Certified Pilates Teacher), ACE Personal Trainer
Articles and Press:
- TV Appearance on The Road Show, RI’s local morning show
- Providence Monthly Magazine: “Stretching It: a New Pilates Studio Works the Body and Mind”
- IdeaFit Fitness Library” “What Characteristics Define Good or Mediocre Pilates Instruction”
- IdeaFit Feedback from the Field
From the clients:
“Being both a Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor gives her a great toolkit – and she knows how to use it!”
“I learn something new every time I work with Maria that I then pass on to my clients. She makes me a better teacher.”
“It’s always fun and interesting because she mixes things up. Every workout is different. That’s why I’ve been with her for years!“
“I didn’t get Pilates until I started working with Maria. After one session my body felt tighter!”
“Maria has a way of explaining things… she took my pilates practice to new levels.”
Now that’s what it’s like to have a session with the Master!
Clary Healy
Senior Pilates Teacher, Heritage Training Graduate
… completed her original Teacher Training Certification from Jen McWalters Studio Teacher Training Program in 2007. She received her Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) Certification in 2009 and maintains her Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher designation (NCPT).
Like many Pilates teachers, Clary is an education junkie and has continued her studies with Master Teachers all over the country with particular expertise in helping clients recover from spinal issues, Osteoporosis, Diastasis Recti and other postnatal issues. Clary Is a 2022 graduate of the Heritage Training — A post-graduate program for Pilates Professionals taught by Cara Reeser which offers extensive training in the philosophy, vocabulary, techniques, and teaching tools passed along to Cara from Kathy Grant – a 1st generation student of Joseph and Clara PIlates.
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Clary graduated from RISD in 1985 with a BFA in photography. She worked as a fine art printer until beginning her successful career in Pilates. She lives with her family in Providence, RI; and spends time restoring her Victorian home and walking her Irish Wolfhound named Tex.
Certifications: NCPT (National Certified Pilates Teacher), Heritage Training Graduate
Brynn Trusewicz
Pilates Teacher
Brynn Trusewicz is a designer, educator, and kitten enthusiast. After completing degrees in Sculpture and Mathematics/Computer Science at Purchase College, SUNY; Brynn received a Masters in Industrial Design from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). They have designed and taught courses across disciplines including Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Apparel Design and Textiles — with a focus on exploring the tensions between identity, appearance, and embodiment.
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Brynn tried Pilates on a whim and was surprised by how much fun it was. The types of movements were reminiscent of being competitive dancer and doing acrobatics and as a kid. They consider Pilates as a key part of their workout routine, which also consists of strength training, boxing, and commuting by bicycle. They have also been studying for the NASM Personal Trainer Certification.
Having completed a Comprehensive Pilates Certification at Mind 2 Body Fitness, Brynn hopes to create a fun environment for people who are coming back to movement or are new to it entirely. They’re especially looking forward to working with others in the LGBTQIA+ community and anyone who hasn’t felt quite comfortable in other fitness spaces. Brynn lives in Providence with their partner and several cats, including a revolving group of foster kittens.
Keisy Gonzalez-Gomez
Apprentice Teacher
With a Master of Arts in Teaching from Brown University, Keisy has always been passionate about education and helping others. Keisy currently works in the Office of Health Equity at the Mass Department of Public Health. After teaching for two years during the pandemic, she recognized the importance of prioritizing her own health and well-being. This journey led her to Pilates, a system that has changed how she views movement and wellness.
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Now working toward her Comprehensive Pilates Certification at Mind 2 Body Fitness, Keisy combines her love for teaching with her enthusiasm for Pilates. She aims to create a welcoming space where everyone feels supported in their goals. Her mission is to share the benefits of pilates with everyone and help clients discover their own unique strengths to improve their well-being.
Cynthia Adams
Pilates Teacher
Cynthia Adams is a movement educator with an impressive resume spanning 35+ years of teaching dance, yoga, pilates, and fitness in various settings to people of all ages and issues. With specialties in BioMechanics, Corrective Exercise, and Pilates Rehab… Cynthia can help you get a great workout while focusing on your specific needs; and can help all bodies from high-performance athletes to post rehab.
She is internationally certified to teach the Pilates Method through the PhysicalMind Institute and the Ellie Herman Studio in the San Francisco Bay Area and has taught at colleges, studios, gyms, and virtually. She holds a 500-hr yoga certification and is a master educator providing continuing education courses through the Yoga Alliance.
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A lifelong learner of mindful movement practices, Cynthia loves helping people find their own joy in moving freely. Cynthia continues to choreograph and perform and was a Teaching Professor Emerita of Kinesiology at Iowa State University. She retired in 2025 and relocated to RI to be closer to her family. We are thrilled to have her caliber of teaching skills and experience on our team!
Education / Certifications:
Dance:
- Masters of Arts in Dance Choreography/ Performance — UCLA
- Bachelor of Science in Pre-Dance Therapy from New York University, N.Y
Pilates & Barre
- Comprehensive Pilates Certification Mat and Apparatus — PhysicalMind Institute
- BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist through NETA (National Exercise Training Association)
- Pilates Rehabilitation — Ellie Herman Studio in the San Francisco Bay Area
- NETA Barre Certification
Yoga
- E-RYT 500 Yoga Alliance registered teacher 500 hours – Berkeley Yoga Room
- YACEP® Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
Fitness
- AFAA
- ACSM
- AEAA Aquatic Exercise
- CPR and AED Certified
Amanda Cole
Personal Trainer
Amanda is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Functional Range Conditioning® Mobility Specialist, Pre/post-Natal Exercise Specialist, Somatic Exercise Instructor, and Registered Yoga Teacher. Amanda believes that we can reach whatever health and fitness goals we desire without the “no pain, no gain” mentality but rather through learning to move our bodies in ways that promote strength, resilience, and adaptability. Basically, ways to keep our bodies and minds happy and healthy for the long haul.
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Amanda began her fitness journey in her early 20s when she began running marathons. She quickly realized that adding strength and mobility training to her exercise routine was a must if she wanted to continue running long distances and stay injury-free. She fell in love with the world of strength and conditioning and made a career change to reflect that passion. Amanda spent the first seven years of her training career in New York City working for industry giant, Equinox – and later for the much-loved Brooklyn-based strength and conditioning gym, Breuckelen Athletic. In 2023, Amanda moved to Rhode Island, her home state. She is ecstatic to be a member of the Rhode Island community again.
Certifications:
- Certified Personal Trainer – American Council on Exercise
- Pre-/Post-Natal Certification – American Council on Exercise
- Registered Yoga Teacher – Yoga Alliance
- Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist – Functional Range Systems
- Certified Somatics Exercise Instructor – Somatic Movement Center
- Nutrition Coach – Precision Nutrition
Niki Tattersfield
Pilates Teacher
Niki has been teaching for over a decade, having opened her own home studio where she has been using Pilates to help her clients recover from surgery or injury so they can return to their active lives outside of the studio.
Niki found Pilates through a friend and, after being a client for a couple years, decided to become a teacher. She completed her initial apprenticeship through the Jen McWalters Teacher Training Program. Like all teachers, Niki has never stopped learning and has focused on an expanded knowledge of anatomy and functional movement patterns; attending many workshops with esteemed teachers from across the globe.
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Born in England, she lived in Germany before moving to the States in 1999. She has four grown children and now lives with her husband in Providence. She enjoys spending time on their boat during the summer months and enjoys art galleries, museums and walking.
Niki believes movement is a gift that should not be taken for granted. We are lucky to have such an intuitive and skilled teacher join our staff!