MeJo began studying Pilates with Romana in 1990, and by 1995 was teaching along side her in New York City. During these early years, MeJo was fortunate to study with many renowned teachers including Sari Mejia Santo, Kathy Grant, Edwina Fontaine, Jay Grimes and Bob Liekens, developing the teaching philosophy and skills that would shape her career as an educator. Following more than a decade of study with Romana, MeJo personally certified by her as a Level III Teacher Trainer for her newly established school, Romana’s Pilates®. While her time with Romana’s Pilates® marked a significant chapter in her career, it was only the beginning of her lifelong commitment to advancing Classical Pilates Education.

MeJo has taught seminars and workshops throughout the US, Europe, Australia, Russia, Asia, and South America, earning an international reputation for her exceptional teaching and mastery of the work. She has worked with elite athletes and acclaimed celebrities, including Bryce Dallas Howard, Liza Minnelli, Stephanie Seymour, and Michelle Pfeiffer; and members of renowned performing arts organizations, including the Paul Taylor Dance Company and the Alvin Ailey Dance Company. She has been featured in numerous instructional videos, including Romana’s Pilates Mat Series, Romana on Pilates: The Legacy Edition, and Pilates Revealed with Jay Grimes; while also producing her own videos, 20 Minutes Twice a Week, and The Gratz™ Arm Chair - the first instructional video to demonstrate Joe Pilates’ original Arm Chair apparatus. She has been featured in numerous publications, has appeared on national television, and continues to be a featured teacher for Pilatesology and Pilates Anytime.

Today, MeJo remains a passionate advocate for the Classical Pilates Method, sharing the knowledge and perspective she gained through more than three decades of full-time teaching. The culmination of that experience is The Classical Syllabus®, MeJo’s signature educational program, created to help comprehensively trained teachers from all Pilates lineages strengthen their foundation in Classical Pilates and confidently apply the Method to meet the unique needs each individual. For highly experienced and proficient practitioners seeking to advance their skills, MeJo created Beyond the Syllabus®. This program is devoted to teaching the most advanced and challenging exercises across the full range of apparatus. The participants are hand selected by MeJo to attend. Together, these programs reflect MeJo’s lifelong commitment to preserving the integrity of the Classical Pilates Method while inspiring generations of teachers to continue learning, and refining their craft.

When she’s not traveling teaching, MeJo enjoys life in Scottsdale, Arizona with her husband - the love of her life - and their yellow lab, Lincoln, who’s favorite place is by her side in the studio.