Marguerite, About.com's Guide to Pilates, started doing Pilates way back when it was still the special secret of dancers and elite athletes.

Experience:

Marguerite has studied and taught various types of exercise and dance for more than 30 years. Her experience includes Pilates, modern dance, yoga, and many kinds of body-mind integrative therapies. She teaches private Pilates mat sessions with a focus on modifications for those who are beginning Pilates or have special physical concerns.

As a holistic health counselor, Marguerite incorporates Pilates into the physical wellness aspect of her work. She is the author of the Abundant Nutrition Cleanse Handbook, and her website can be found at compassionatewellness.com

Education:

Marguerite is currently a Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition candidate at Clayton College of Natural Health. Marguerite has a BA in dance and movement arts from Naropa University, where she also did graduate work in Buddhist psychology. She is certified as a Pilates mat instructor, group exercise instructor, movement therapist and hypnotherapist.

Marguerite is a member of the American Aerobics and Fitness Association and The National Association of Nutrition Professionals.

From Marguerite Ogle:

I am delighted by the surge of popularity that Pilates has gone through in the past 10 years. I see my work as the Pilates Guide for About.com as an opportunity to support the growing Pilates community, and to celebrate and share the Pilates method as it evolves. I hope you will join me as we explore all aspects of Pilates. From free Pilates exercise instructions to instructor certification, equipment and video reviews, and more, there is much to interest both beginning Pilates students and the advanced devotee.