Dancer, choreographer, devotee to heath & fitness, author and 2nd generation Pilates Master Instructor, Monica Tranter is one of our leading inspirations and innovator of the leading fitness regime the Pilates Method & Dance Movement Therapy. Monica brings Pilates & dance to the masses, her educational seminars, master teachings, certification programs, motivational retreats and customized manuals, wake up with Mona,  Monavational, Tranter Pilates, revolutionized the fitness community, paving the way for the current wave of enthusiasm for Pilates mind-body-soul exercise.

Monica’s dance and fitness background is as rich and unique as the passion that forms the foundation of her amazing series. Monica has enjoyed the benefits of Pilates for most of her adult life. She first discovered its timeless principles at age 21 in working with Lawrence Hayward, Pilates first student, teacher and now Pilates elder.

She went on to study with Lawrence Hayward as her master instructor and spent 8 years with Moira Merithew of Stott, Sagerio, Vivian Nichols and a variety of highly recognized teachers of the Pilates method. With her background as a professional dancer, performer, therapist and Pilates devotee, she brings an energetic and progressive, yet traditional perspective to her Pilates Method teaching. Her teaching re-educates and empowers bodies and minds in keeping with the original method that led Joseph Pilates to create his system. Monica Tranter holds a Master Certification through the original Pilates Studio under the guidance of Lawrence Hayward and is one of a privileged few 2nd generation Pilates Master Teachers in Canada. She has practiced Pilates since 1992 and has been teaching and inspiring thousands with her unique approach to Pilates and corrective Movement ever since.

Monica believes that through proper movement, mental awareness and the connect between the two we can help relieve stress, help prevent injuries, maintain good health and stay balanced.