Welcome to Respirare Pilates

Diana Wilson - Pilates Instructor and Owner

Hi, my name is Diana and I am the owner and instructor of Respirare Pilates. I have a passion for teaching the Pilates method, especially mat classes. Pilates mat classes are one of the most beneficial and fulfilling full-body workouts. It brings me so much joy to share my knowledge of this awesome workout with others and see the results in each client with whom I work. 

​My love for Pilates began while taking a dance class at Northlake Community College in Las Colinas, Texas, more than 25 years ago. I immediately saw the benefits as my core strength improved along with my posture and alignment. A few years later, I obtained two Pilates mat teaching certifications from Oasis Mind and Body in Dallas, Texas. I began teaching at gyms, resorts and at St. Louis Community College.

During my 17 years in Tucson, Arizona, I have continued my Pilates career and expanded my knowledge. I have had the privilege of training under the owner of Animas Center, a third generation Pilates instructor, while I obtained my full Pilates certification which consists of 480+ hours of training. During and after my training, I taught the Pilates method at Animas to clientele of all ages including a pre-teen class. Additionally, I taught occasional mat classes to girls at a local high school. In April, I obtained my third mat Pilates certification, Enhanced Mat and Props, from Balanced Body in Scottsdale, Arizona..

Along with my Pilates certifications, I have a BA and an MA in Communications. I have two amazing teenagers. I love to read, take short hikes, and I still enjoy dance. Any type of movement with repetition is extremely beneficial for the body and the mind. Every inhale and exhale of breath is a gift from God. ​