The mind and body cannot be separated.

Mental, physical, and emotional patterns can manifest throughout the whole person in many different ways. When the body and mind become imbalanced, areas of tension, weakness, restriction, or disconnection can develop.

Marissa works with clients to release what feels stuck, strengthen what is weak, and soften what is overly held. A balanced body and mind are both strong and supple—in movement and at rest.

Align was born from the desire to offer people education, support, and tools to help the body move toward greater balance, integrity, and ease. Through Pilates and Reiki, Marissa helps clients develop greater awareness and connection while supporting their individual goals and well-being.

Her goal is to help each person become more connected to their body, more confident in its capabilities, and more aligned with their own sense of well-being.

About Marissa

Marissa Lueders is a PhysicalMind Institute Pilates trainer, Kripalu Yoga teacher, and Usui Tibetan Reiki Master Teacher. A lifelong lover of movement and artistry in many forms, Marissa combines her understanding of the body with a strong sense of energetic awareness and intuition. Her work explores the relationship between movement, energy, and overall well-being.

Marissa holds a B.A. in Anthropology with a minor in Dance from the University of New Hampshire and has continued her education in movement, natural health, and wellness. She has been teaching and practicing since 2008.

Her approach is compassionate, intuitive, and grounded in humor. She combines fundamental principles with creativity and play, adapting her work to the individual rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

Outside the studio, Marissa is the mother of two and loves exploring the natural world through outdoor adventures—with a particular affinity for climbing and dancing on rocks. She believes that nature continually offers inspiration for reconnecting with the body's own rhythms.

“Come forth into the light of things. Let nature be your teacher.”
— William Wordsworth