Shirmilla JulkaMariah Thomas
Pilates & Ballet Teacher,
12 years experience.
mariah@igophysio.co.uk





Mariah Thomas was born in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. The path towards Pilates began with her training in Classical Ballet. Mariah danced for various American ballet companies including Ballet Austin, The Pennsylvania Ballet and Augusta Ballet. Pilates was always part of the cross training for dance throughout her days as a student and professional and she turned to it to keep fit and rehabilitate from dance related injuries. Mariah first studied to be a Pilates Instructor with Dolly Kilpezic of D.K. Body Balancing in Las Vegas, Nevada and received her first qualification in 2003 which is recognized by the Pilates Method Alliance, USA. She has taught for the Pilates Studio of Ballet Austin, the Ballet Austin Academy, Pure Austin Fitness, Premiere Lady Fitness and various other studios and gyms throughout the United States. Upon moving to the U.K. Mariah has studied with Pilates International to further her Pilates knowledge and has received Level 3 Pilates Instructor Status through Pilates International and the Register of Exercise Professionals for the U.K. Mariah has been teaching at the IGo Pilates Studio since March of 2008 and enjoys the intimate atmosphere of teaching one to one and small group classes that the studio allows.