ABOUT US

Mary E. Loumeau
Pilates Certification: Power Pilates, New York, New York (Intensive)
Personal Training Certification: ACE

Mary is a Norfolk, Virginia local who graduated from James Madison University with a BBA in International Business. She has lived and worked in Washington, DC, San Francisco, and in New York City and has returned home to be closer to family and friends.

Mary began her Pilates training in San Francisco, and was hooked—mainly because of how her body changed, her abs and her posture improved tremendously, and she just felt great after each Pilates session. She auditioned and was accepted into the Intensive 600-hour training program at Power Pilates in New York City. She moved to Virginia and opened Pilates Central LLC in Downtown Norfolk. Pilates Central is the first studio who opened on Granby Street in Downtown Norfolk. She was featured in an article in the April 2004 issue of the magazine, Marie Claire. Mary taught for both Power Pilates and Equinox Fitness Clubs in New York and Long Island.

Her passion for Pilates is constantly renewed and rejuvenated through her clients improvements in strength and flexibility and their achievements in their personal goals.

Mary has learned to enjoy running and has completed the Army 10-Miler and the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC, and enjoys running in the local Shamrock 8K and Rock-n-Roll Half Marathons at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

Michael Loumeau
State License: Physical Therapist
Pilates Certification: Polestar, Miami, Florida
Personal Training Certification: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Michael is a Physical Therapist and works full-time for Sentara. He is also a graduate of James Madison University and received his Masters Degree at Boston University for Physical Therapy. Michael is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) through the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA. He completed a residency in manual therapy at Kaiser Permanente in Hayward, CA, and is pursuing additional manual therapy training and certification.

Michael is also a Certified Pilates Instructor through Polestar in Miami, Florida. He uses rehab-based Pilates, manual therapy, and treatment of clients with back injuries, shoulder problems, muscular imbalances and osteoporosis. In addition, he is certified in Functional Capacity Evaluation and treats patients with work-related injuries.

Michael has been a long-time runner and has recently competed in triathlons. He recently completed the Ford Ironman Lake Placid competition this past July 22, 2007.