Euro Pilates is owned and directed by Maria Ivanova, whose passion for health and fitness is reflected in her extensive experience in this industry. Maria is an ex professional gymnast holding a degree in Sports Education and Movement from a University of Russia, Moscow. Currently, she is USA Gymnastics National Team coach and also is a USA National Judge, traveling to working with elite and Olympic-class athletes in the United States and overseas. Maria began her Pilates studies 2001 while training athletes to improve their performance in strength and conditioning. She fell in love with Pilates techniques and became a STOTT PILATES certified Instructor and a member of the Pilates Method Alliance.

In order to stay on the cutting edge of fitness healthcare, Maria places a strong emphasis on continuing education, attending various fitness conferences and advanced Pilates courses throughout the year. Her attention to detail and clear explanations of the Pilates principles instills confidence and trust among her clients.

Maria will utilize her experience as a professional athlete, coach and Pilates instructor to create goal-oriented atmosphere at Euro Pilates that is focused on pushing clients towards achieving their desired results. Maria's goal is to make Pilates safe, fun, and accessible for people of all fitness levels, from advanced to beginner, including those who are pregnant/post-partum, senior, injured, or post-surgical.

“Being a professional athlete unfortunately means being susceptible to numerous injuries. Having personally been diagnosed with scoliosis from the age of 10, I learned to live with discomfort and pain. Since I’ve begun Pilates training my entire body has been healthy and pain free. Pilates training has been extremely effective in eliminating the constant pain experienced during my athletic endeavors. My positive experience with Pilates training has proven to me how Pilates can change a person’s life” .

Mona Jones-Romansic earned a Performing Arts Degree from the University of Oregon with a major in Dance.Over the last sixteen (16) years Mona has trained, studied and performed with various well know artists while a member of the Pacific Dance Ensemble and the Lane Dance Company of Portland.

Mona's interest in Pilates comes from her life long love of personal movement and physical fitness. Her Pilates training began with Pacific Northwest Pilates in Portland, Oregon culminating in her Stott Pilates certification as an instruction in 2003. Through her knowledge of dance and movement physiology Mona is capable of emphasizing precision and proper alignment to create a therapeutic and challenging workout tailored to each clients needs.