Pilates Reformer and Meditation Retreat in Cyprus

Marianne is the founder of Core Connect™, a clinical Pilates instructor and a women's health advocate and community leader based in Dubai. Marianne is a fully certified Pilates instructor and instructor trainer. She is trained in NeuroPilates, ScolioPilates, mobility (RAD), sports nutrition, perinatal yoga and Bhakti yoga. Over the past 9 years, she has supported more than 8,500 clients, 1,750 of which were new mothers, 72 of which were instructors training under her mentorship programme. Her mission is to help clients connect to themselves and to others in a supportive environment, get out of pain or manage their conditions, avoid injuries and life-altering ailments, and simply take their health into their own hands. To this end, she uses Pilates and mobility techniques, but also neurological drills, yoga, breathwork and meditation. Marianne is the creator of an advanced Prenatal and Postnatal course for instructors that she delivers in the UAE and works closely with BodyHack, the Middle East's biggest fitness education provider. Prior to moving to the UAE, Marianne worked at the Parliament and National Health Service in her home country, France, two experiences which gave her some unique insights into the design and implementation of public policies. Her journey has always been about health, education, and helping people connect to themselves and others. Her interest in women’s health and trauma stems from her own challenging experiences as a child, athlete, and later new mother, which have allowed me to connect with- and guide- her community with authenticity and drive.