Meet Lisa
Certified Pilates Trainer
Ready to start your Pilates journey from the comfort of your home?
I’m ready to train you virtually—whether you have a reformer, Pilates apparatuses, or just a desire to move and feel better.
I’m Lisa M, a certified Pilates instructor, and my love for Pilates began in 1998 while living in Miami. What started as a personal practice quickly became my passion, leading me away from the fast-paced world of News Assignment Editor and into a more fulfilling career centered around The Mind-Body Movement of Pilates.
For me, learning to slow the mind down first is key—something I instill in every client I work with.
My journey led me to co-found Townsend Street Pilates in Birmingham, Michigan. For 15 years, I dedicated myself to helping clients transform their bodies while mentoring and inspiring other trainers.
Now, I’ve taken my expertise even further by launching Pilates Plus With Lisa M, bringing Pilates straight to you, wherever you are. The pandemic reshaped my business model, proving that Pilates can be just as effective outside the studio.
I’m certified in Stott Pilates, Balance Body, and Power Pilates, with specialties in injury prevention, osteoporosis care, and athletic training. My greatest joy comes from seeing the changes Pilates creates—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.
When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me boxing, hiking, traveling, and spending time with my children and fiancé. I’m also passionate about giving back, working with young girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to help them find strength and confidence—both inside and out.
Relevant Specialty Certifications:
(Finalizing details—let’s discuss!)
Stott Pilates Mat and Reformer Certification (2002)
Stott Injury and Special Populations
Stott Osteoporosis
Athletic Training
Power Pilates Mat
Balance Body Mat/Reformer
The Vision
Joseph Pilates taught us “a man is as young as his spinal column”.
Lisa's love for Pilates initially began with the physical, but with age comes wisdom. Seeing her clients learn to focus from the inside out is beyond fulfilling.
Pilates is a constant educational process. The learning never stops. The typical Pilates client comes in expecting one thing (typically great abs), but soon learns that our work starts with proper breathing and alignment before we even move a muscle.
Each client and each hour, Lisa is blessed to have a different puzzle (body) in front of her. Putting the puzzle together so he or she can leave feeling not only strong but elongated and fully connected with body awareness is truly an amazing experience.
With her clients ranging from 7- 84 years old, Lisa truly embraces the saying, “Pilates is for everyBody”.