About our mentor

Mary K Herrera

Studio Owner, Certified Pilates instructor, NCPT, NCPC-PMC, CBE

I discovered Pilates following a soccer injury that resulted in a torn ACL. Despite undergoing extensive physical therapy for many months, I still felt profoundly weak. Simple tasks like walking for more than 30 minutes became excruciatingly painful. Realizing the need for a transformation, I turned to Pilates to not only strengthen my injured leg but also to fortify my entire body. Through consistent practice, I experienced a remarkable improvement in my strength and overall well-being, surpassing my pre-injury condition. This transformation fueled my passion, leading me to embark on Pilates teacher training in 2017.

Driven by my love and passion for Pilates, I established Era Pilates with a vision to create a space where individuals could enhance their movement capabilities and achieve greater strength. Over the years, I've dedicated myself to honing my expertise by learning from master trainers such as Lisa Eppen, Anula Maliberg, Cara Reeser, and Jennifer Gainni.

Era Pilates has been a realization of my aspirations. Leaving behind the corporate world, I committed myself entirely to Era Pilates in 2019, and I haven't looked back since. As the years passed, my vision for Era Pilates evolved, leading to the inception of Era Pilates Teacher Training School in 2023. This initiative aims to shape the future of the Pilates industry in Indianapolis and beyond, ensuring that the principles and benefits of Pilates are disseminated widely.

Additionally, I have a strong foundation in business management. Graduating from the Kelley School of Business in 2012, I have obtained over a decade of experience in business operations, communications, and management, both in small businesses and large corporations.

My areas of specialization include contemporary and classical Pilates methodologies, business management, prenatal and postpartum Pilates, and childbirth education.

Email: mary@erapilates.com