Born in Russia, Maria has studied German at the University for Foreign Languages ​​in Almaty, Kazakhstan. In 1997 she moved to Europe, first to Germany and later on to Belgium.

Passionate about sport and wellbeing, she becomes a certified aerobic instructor and trainer in STOTT Pilates. She teaches Pilates method since 2001 and organizes education training from 2008.

Marina is the owner of Brusselspilates.be and instructor trainer in STOTT Pilates mat and reformer from 2009. She joined By Ge since Jan 2012.

 “I am convinced that STOTT PILATES® is the most complete and best adapted approach to human morphology, permitting an infinity of varied exercises. It is a discipline which will effectively modify your posture by deeply working the muscles which support your spine and joints. This sport helps not only competition level athletes but also amateurs. It enables the development of a bio-mechanical conscience and considerably improves athletic technique. It is also an activity which can be started at an early age.”

Languages ​​spoken: Russian, English, French, German.