Who we are

Meet our expert Pilates teachers, who bring years of experience and a deep understanding of the human body to every session. Committed to fostering learning and understanding through movement, our teachers tailor each class to suit your individual needs and goals.

  • Becky Belanger

    Becky Belanger is a passionate movement enthusiast with nearly 20 years of experience teaching Fletcher Pilates. She holds a BFA from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and a Professional Dance Diploma from the Laban Centre in London. Becky developed a deep love for Pilates during her MFA studies at the University of Arizona and completed the Ron Fletcher Program of Study in 2008. She has since served as both a faculty member and mentor. Becky is dedicated to combining her love of movement, admiration for the human body, and a strong commitment to sharing this work with others.

  • Deborah Mendoza - NCPT

    A love of movement, an awe of the human body, and compassion for people brought Deborah to Pilates. Deborah began teaching Pilates in 1996, having been introduced to it a few years earlier through her dance studies. Greatly influenced by her extensive study with First Generation Pilates teacher, Ron Fletcher, as well as the influence of her family of educators, Deborah soon began working with teachers in training and developing curriculum for Pilates. As a founding teacher of Body Works Pilates Studio and the Fletcher Pilates school, in Tucson, AZ, Deborah worked for nearly 3 decades, to sustain Ron’s legacy of Pilates, serving as the Director of Education for the Fletcher Pilates school for close to 15 years, until 2023. Deborah’s teaching style is heartfelt, passionate, detailed, and precise. She hopes each client/student leaves each session with a deeper understanding of their own body and its amazing ability to thrive and live life with “spontaneous zest and pleasure.”

  • Martha Ramirez - NCPT

    Martha Ramirez is a former dancer and Pilates teacher with over 20 years of experience. She holds a BFA in Dance from the University of Arizona, where she discovered Fletcher Pilates, inspiring her passion for movement therapy. Martha completed the Fletcher Pilates Comprehensive Program in 2003 and is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher. She served as Director of Students at Fletcher Pilates for over a decade and Director of Education until January 2025, where she helped shape curriculum and mentor future instructors. As Lead Faculty, she trained numerous students, elevating Pilates instruction internationally. Known for her thoughtful, precise teaching, Martha continues to help individuals achieve lasting movement transformations.

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