Margy Verba

Studio owner Margy Verba is a Pilates Method Alliance Gold Certified Instructor, one of 77 instructors nationwide to have achieved this status. At age 6 she started dance training, and began teaching dance in 1977. She started her Pilates training in 1994 under Carol Appel, and received her certification under Madeline Black, both of whom are recognized leaders in Pilates education. In 2003 she started studying under renowned Motor Control Specialist Jean-Claude West. She has been teaching Pilates since 1996 and specializes in therapeutic Pilates. Her clients range from people with chronic pain to world class athletes; in 2005 she developed a custom Pilates program for the U.S. Men’s and Women’s U.S. Ski Teams. In 2006 she started offering a Comprehensive Teacher Training program; most of the local Pilates teachers, as well as several local physical therapists, trained under her. She used Pilates to recover from her own serious back injury, and was able to resume all previous activities including backpacking.

PHONE NUMBER: 760-920-2332

“Margy was a terrific Pilates instructor with my athletes. She was able to teach all levels of Pilates from the basics to very advanced exercises that challenged even my most experienced athletes. As skiers, core stability is very important and Margy was able to give us some great exercises to use in our conditioning program. The background and knowledge she provided was very beneficial in developing a foundation. From this foundation we have utilized the exercises Margy taught us to improve strength and stability in our athletes.”
Paul Meier,
Head Athletic Trainer-Men’s Alpine
U.S. Ski Team

“Margy Verba brings an intellect and wealth of knowledge to her work. Her teaching and assessment is on an advanced level, not commonly found, giving creed to her Gold Certified status with the Pilates Method Alliance. I was honored to have the opportunity to study under Margy. Her teacher training consisted of more advanced and pertinent information than any other certification I have taken, and included a strong critical thinking component necessary to be a thoughtful and effective teacher. I refer clients to Margy on a regular basis. Margy’s strong assessment of posture, movement and alignment is a testimony to her advanced skills in corrective exercise and proper technique. She possesses an innate sense of understanding of the body and how we hold pain or compensate for imbalances. She effectively brings her students/clients into healthy movement through her vast knowledge and depth of understanding. Margy’s ability to teach the most basic of exercises and to also challenge the most advanced of students demonstrates her exceptional qualifications as a practitioner. Her analysis of movement and corrective programs set her apart. Margy is an expert in her field and the Eastern Sierra is fortunate to have a practitioner of her caliber in our community.”
Alana Levin
Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine
USA Triathlon Coach
Sports Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified Pilates Instructor, Flowmotion Teacher Training

“Margy demonstrates a very solid and knowledgeable background as an experienced Pilates instructor. She is well qualified to recognize movement dysfunction and modify programs for each individual to maximize their gains and build a stronger foundation. I have learned a lot to enhance my own fitness, core stability, and reinforce correct movement patterns. This has also broadened my “bag of tricks” for patients, utilizing the principles of Pilates, through the excellent instruction I have received from her. “
Sheri Pueblo, MPT,
Sierra Park Physical Therapy