In 1998, Mary decided to investigate the growing interest in mind-body fitness and began her training in Yoga and Pilates. She was very excited about the Pilates program and went to San Francisco to continue her training and then complete her Pilates certifications.

The time for a change in career was timely and Mary decided to open the first fully equipped Pilates Studio on the North Shore, offering mat and equipment classes. Mary became the owner and manager of the Esprit de Core Fitness Studio Ltd. which opened in September of 1999. She has continued to refine and develop Pilates-based fitness programs and specializes in back-care, post-rehabilitation, postural re-alignment and functional movement therapy.

Mary began training in the GYROTONIC® program in September of 2003, completed the Foundation Training course in October 2004 and has recently introduced this training to the Studio.

Her passion for inspiring and educating others on the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle and the pleasure of movement have kept her constantly researching and training in the areas of fitness that she feels will best suit the needs of her clients and herself!