Hi, I’m Annie GrandMaison.
Annie Grandmaison is a Balanced Body™ Pilates Educator, studio owner, and movement mentor dedicated to empowering the next generation of Pilates instructors.
My History
Originally from Montreal, Canada, Annie began her career in special events production before joining Cirque du Soleil™ in 2005 as a Stage Manager. Touring internationally and working alongside elite acrobats, dancers, and performers, she developed a deep appreciation for movement precision, performance longevity, and injury prevention.
Certifications
Her passion for movement science was born from both observing injuries in high-level performers and navigating her own rehabilitation journey. This experience led her to become a Certified Pilates Instructor in 2015 under Master Trainer Gracie Martinez and Comprehensively Certified Balanced Body under Educator Jeanine Yutani 2024, discovered Pilates as both a powerful rehabilitation tool and a lifelong practice.
Mission
Annie’s mission is to elevate Pilates education by mentoring aspiring instructors to teach with compassion, technical excellence, and integrity preparing them not only to pass certification exams, but to build sustainable, impactful careers in the movement industry.
