MEET OUR TEAM

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ABOUT THE OWNER

Ann Marie Alvarez, RA, CPT, CGEI, CMT, CNC, CYT200 

Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor  

My name is Ann Marie Alvarez, owner of Mind Motion Wellness.   I created my Studio to help individuals work toward their fitness and wellness goals by helping them strengthen their minds and bodies in a supportive, fun environment.  I am a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Pilates Instructor, Nutrition Coach, and Menopause Specialist with over 16 years of experience teaching and training individuals in fitness and wellness.  My clients are of all ages, including working professionals, moms with busy schedules, seniors, college students, high school athletes, teens, and professional athletes.

I believe in a cross-disciplinary approach to fitness for my clients, tailored to each individual's needs.  I can offer this approach due to my numerous certifications and trainings:

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS

Certified Personal Trainer, CPT NETA

Certified Group Exercise Instructor, CGEI  NETA

Certified Meditation Teacher 200hr, CMT

Certified Yoga Teacher 200hr, CYT

Certified Nutrition Coach, CNC NETA

Certified Menopause Specialist, NETA  

Pilates Comprehensive Balanced Body 500hr 

Pilates for Athletes

Pilates for Seniors

Balanced Body Barre 

Licensed BUFF BONES Advanced Instructor

Schwinn Indoor Cycling Power Instructor

TRX

Zumba, Zumba Sentao, Zumbatomic, STRONG by Zumba

Willpower & Grace

Conditioning for Pickleball

CPR/AED/First Aid Certified

AFFILIATIONS

Young Living Executive Distributor

THORNE 

THREE International 

Featured in 40 over 40 NJ in Times Square, New York, NY (2024)

MY STORY

I am a graduate of Cornell University, a mom of twin teenage boys, and have a cockapoo named Cody.  I have been a resident of Westfield, NJ for over 18 years since relocating from Manhattan. In my prior career, I worked as a licensed architect designing and managing complex high-end residential / mixed-use hospitality projects for over 15 years. Fitness and wellness were always an integral part of my life during that time. 

After leaving the corporate world, I began teaching Pilates and group fitness classes and became the Director of Pilates at a large local fitness facility where I worked for over 10 years.   Then the pandemic hit.  Everything shutdown.  My clients and myself felt lost and isolated.  I built this community of individuals to stay connected through fitness and wellness to get through this trying time in our lives TOGETHER.  We have endured highs, lows, and losses together.  We have come out stronger, more resilient and have made great gains despite the circumstances.  The Studio has grown over the past 4 1/2 years from livestream only to a hybrid format of in-studio and livestream classes while maintaining its sense of community.  

I truly understand how busy and ever-changing our lives can be and believe our various options of SMALL GROUP In-Studio, LIVE Virtual, On Demand and Outdoor Classes and Training provide an option for everyone.  Join our welcoming Community in studio with individuals from +12 neighboring towns and Livestream from all over the country!

Von Marie Mendez

Pilates Instructor

As a devoted Pilates instructor and executive assistant, Von combines her expertise in both fields.  Her Pilates journey began in 2013 after a serious back injury, which led her to discover its healing benefits.  Von became so devoted to the practice that she became certified in Pilates Reformer and Pilates Mat. She focuses on mindful movement and helping clients achieve their wellness goals.  Balancing the fast-paced nature of executive support with Pilates instruction allows Von to support both her personal and professional growth.