Victoria
Marchese
Co-Owner, Operations Manager, Instructor
RYT, AFAA
Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Victoria moved to Portland in 1991. Still very fond of the Southwest, she absolutely loves it here and feels that Oregon is her home. She actively takes full advantage of the year-round playground we live in including hiking, golfing, camping, wake boarding and snow boarding! Victoria is also a Realtor for Meadows Group Realtors (licensed since 1997), and enjoys the new and interesting people she meets through it. She has been with Meadows Group Realtors, Inc. for many years and looks forward to many more.
Since she was a little girl Victoria has loved to dance. She took gymnastics, was on a drill team, and in high school was both a cheerleader and member of the dance team. When she stumbled upon belly dancing she never would have guessed how it would change her life! Through belly dancing she has met amazing people and feels the positive energy that comes from the dance. Women connect with each other, have fun and get good exercise. It is a beautiful expression of ones self. As a health and fitness advocate Victoria discovered Yoga at her gym. She immediately connected with the practice and eventually began training to become a yoga instructor to share her passion with others. She completed the 200 hour Yoga Alliance approved teacher training program through Yogafit and continues to study the many different styles of yoga. Yoga keeps her mentally and physically balanced. With the combined practices of Yoga, Pilates and Belly Dance, she hopes Poise Studio LLC can enhance the lives of people in her community.
"Dance is the hidden language of the
soul."
— Martha Graham
Sarah Balmer
Co-Owner, Marketing and PR Manager, Instructor
RYT, AFAA, Stott Pilates Mat, Stott Pilates Reformer, Pilates Special Injuries,
Yoga and Pilates Anatomy, Pre/postnatal Yoga, Seniors Yoga, and Yoga Kids
I began my Yoga Practice in 2000 and have been committed to the health benefits of the fitness industry ever since. This commitment has resulted in certifications to teach a wide variety of specialties in Yoga, Pilates, and strength training to students of all ages and experience, from early childhood to the golden years.
I take great joy in helping others with their journeys toward wellness. I passionately seek knowledge related to the human body and personally practice new and proven methods of Yoga and Pilates. I know that these disciplines, when properly practiced, create clarity, balance, and connection with the true self. My commitment is to always provide training in proper techniques that will assure a deeper connection with the “true self.”
I am a native Oregonian, and have learned by extensive travel that this is where I belong. My family and I enjoy the benefits of this beautiful state year-around. We are snowboarders, campers, hikers, and true lovers of the outdoors and nature. My husband (Mike) and I have two boys ages 6 and 3. We are expecting our third child in April. Life is great!
Our family is excited to join with my partner, Victoria and her family, in welcoming you to share in our journey to health and wellness at Poise Studio.
"Learn to relax. Your body is precious,
as it houses your mind and spirit.
Inner peace begins with a relaxed body."
— Norman Vincent Peale
