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Marisa Oldefest NCPT, CES, CMT, Founder and CEO of Peace Of Mind Pilates

Peace Of Mind Pilates is an approved Cancer Exercise Specialist studio in Denver, Colorado. We are certified to support you during your cancer treatment and recovery. We are trained in all forms of cancer, the surgeries that are required for treatment, along with cancer drugs and their interactions. We provide a safe and effective exercise program to help you along in your cancer recovery.

In 2020, Marisa became an instructor affiliate with Core Compassion Project, a 501(c)(3) that provides Pilates scholarships for women and men recovering from breast cancer as well as scholarships for Lymphedema Sleeves and Fitness Bras.

Marisa is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, Qualified Fletcher Pilates Teacher, Cancer Exercise Specialist, Certified Massage Therapist, and Instructor Affiliate with Core Compassion Project. She has been teaching Pilates for over 26 years.

Marisa discovered Pilates after an auto accident left her with a neck injury. She attended her first Pilates private session at a physical therapy clinic. After just minutes into her Pilates practice, she began to feel relief in her neck pain. She knew she had to become a Pilates teacher to share the benefits of Pilates with others.

Marisa began her Pilates training in the Fletcher Pilates Method and became a Qualified Fletcher Pilates Teacher. She had the opportunity to study directly with Ron Fletcher before his passing. She has done continuing education with Kathy Grant and Cara Reeser. She is always continuing her Pilates education to be able to offer her clients the very best in the Pilates industry.

Marisa specializes in working with cancer survivors and those who suffer from neck and back pain as well as senior citizens. She also works with children, teens, athletes, and dancers.

Pilates is Marisa’s passion. She truly loves teaching everybody at every age and stage of their life! She is dedicated to helping others heal pain and injury through the Pilates method and helping everyone feel comfortable, strong, and confident in their bodies! Marisa enjoys spending time with her family and friends and 2 dogs, reading, practicing Yoga, and lifting weights.

Marisa Oldefest
Founder and CEO, NCPT, Cancer Exercise Specialist
Please contact us via phone or email to schedule a consultation.
[email protected]
303-525-7491
Denver, Colorado
www.peaceofmindpilates.com/cancerrecovery

July 18, 2025 Filed Under: Colorado, Pilates

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