About Monica Blake
About Monica Blake

Monica Blake has over 14 years experience in Pilates exercise and is currently the
only Certified Pilates Instructor in the world who is not only diagnosed with
Rheumatoid Arthritis, but has endured three total knee replacement surgeries as
well. She is an active Arthritis Foundation volunteer and Certified Instructor for
the Arthritis Foundations People with Arthritis Can Exercise Program (PACE). She
has been recognized in her community as a model of strength and determination.  
She has been featured in two local journals, both the South Pasadena Review as
well as the Los Angeles County Whittier Daily News.  Most recently, Monica has
been showcased in USA Today, Woman’s World Magazine, Pilates Style and Black
Enterprise Magazines.  

Additionally, Monica’s expertise as a certified life, executive, career, and personal
trainer enables her to effectively motivate and equip sufferers of musculoskeletal
disorders with the tools and knowledge needed to understand and cope with the
condition and the limitations it may set.  Monica is able to provide emotional,
spiritual and physical support to those who face any life challenges.  The strides
and accomplishments that she herself has made despite this debilitating disease
has inspired her to share life changing impact of Pilates based on a healthy
lifestyle through her soon to be released DVD series.

It is Monica’s positive spirit, zeal for life and heartfelt desire to truly make a
difference in others lives that makes her contagious.  Monica embodies inspiration
and possesses an enthusiasm that can only be described as remarkable.  Monica
has made incredible accomplishments despite the hardships she has faced and
would be a valuable asset to anyone who is likewise experiencing a challenge in
their life.
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