She brings a unique combination of training credentials and hands-on experience in movement instruction to help her students reach their fullest potential.

Fay is a Balanced Body Master Instructor for Pilates, Bodhi, CoreAlign, and MOTR, as well as a Level 3 Franklin Method® Educator, and Yapana Yoga instructor. Fay’s training approach is based on the principles of the Franklin Method, a rigorous program focused on teaching according to how the body is designed to move.

Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Fay discovered a passion for Pilates’ combination of balance, strength, and body awareness when a friend asked her to assist in their Pilates certification. She moved to the U.S. in 2004 and earned her comprehensive BASI Pilates certification while studying the Pilates method at PHI.

From 2009 to 2020, Fay served as the Director of Mind/Body Programming at US Fitness Group, leading her team’s efforts in growing the Mind/Body program by over 80 percent. During her tenure, she also rolled out high quality and affordable education programs for trainers and helped her team with career development and business training.

In 2020, Fay started her own company with the goal of coaching trainers on how to incorporate mindful movement into their practice and ultimately grow their business and connection to their clients.

Fay also serves as a Master Instructor for the Center of Balance, teaching alongside industry leaders, Tom McCook and Portia Page. This internationally recognized learning destination and teacher certification center specializes in Pilates, Yoga, CoreAlign, Franklin Method®, BodyCode System, resistance stretching, and bodywork.