About Me

I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and moved to Phoenix, AZ when I was 18 to attend Arizona State University.  After graduating I became a freelance writer.  In hopes of having a little bit more job stability, I decided to sign up to be a Pilates instructor.  Had I ever done Pilates? Maybe once.   Had I ever been an athlete? Not unless you consider being a couch potato a sport.  But something told me to do sign up and I never looked back. Yes, in Human Design I am a Splenic Manifestor.

After becoming a Pilates instructor, I found I couldn’t get enough knowledge about health and wellness.  I spent the next decade plus in training upon training, getting a health coaching certification, at meditation retreats, you name it.

I spent a few years in Dallas continuing to teach and learn.  It was here I became plant based and let me tell you I love everything I eat. For me it’s a diet of abundance.

And now here I am.  I moved back to Pittsburgh in 2020 to be closer to family.  I met my now fiancé and we live in the east side of town with our two cats.  I love potatoes in all forms, moving my body regularly, curling up on the sofa with a soft blanket, crime shows, and The Weeknd.  I lost my mom this year and I honor my grief and sadness as it comes.

I still teach Pilates but my passion now encompasses all of my training.

I call this work Sacred Indulgence.

Trainings and Certifications:

  • Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Teacher

  • Melt Method with Sue Hitzmann

  • Institute of Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

  • Lymphatic Therapy with Lisa Gainsley and Dr. Perry Nichols

  • Ishtara with Tracy Harward

  • Human Design with Jenna Zoe

contact Marina

marina.a.kalis@gmail.com

@sacred.indulgence