She is also certified as an instructor at all levels by Power Pilates (for over 20 years), V Barre, Wharton Active Isolated Stretch, and Schwinn Power Performance Cycling. She became interested in teaching Pilates while taking classes herself, and soon saw the wellness and rehabilitative benefits, and made Pilates instruction her primary focus. Marla is an accomplished professional personal fitness trainer and a published author. She lives in Johns Island, SC with her husband Pete and has 5 wonderful grown children and 4 beautiful grandbabies.