Laura Hanlon is a third generation Pilates instructor with over 20 years experience in the
industry. After completing Studio du Corps’ Full Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training
Program, she sought out additional certifications from the Pilates Method Alliance and Pre/
PostNatal training. She has vast experience teaching Pilates and numerous forms of Group
Fitness across the globe and is a featured instructor on Pilates Anytime.

Laura graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Performance, danced professionally on the national tour of “Dancing with Your Stars,” was a
featured dancer on the hit Bravo series, “Odd Mom Out” and performed in numerous
showcases throughout New York State. As an avid runner, she has traveled the world to
partake in half and full marathon races. Due to her athletic nature, Laura suffered from and
overcame several injuries including arthroscopic hip surgery. These experiences have
influenced and inspired her teaching style, allowing her to better understand the physical and
emotional changes of the body, mind and spirit.

She has held the title of Pilates Manager, Teacher Trainer and Senior Instructor for numerous
Equinox Clubs, and is still a proud part of their Group Fitness team. Laura worked with The
Well’s Mindful Movement department on expanding their Pilates and Barre program and has
consulted for various boutique Pilates and fitness studios worldwide. She has presented at
various conferences, most notably for the Korea National University of the Arts (K’Arts) in
Seoul. She is a proud partner of the family business, Studio du Corps, Inc. originally founded
by her mother, Master Teacher, Diane Diefenderfer, in 1987.

After dedicating the last decade to pursuing her passion for teaching in New York City and
Southern California, Laura is excited to expand her work internationally. She currently hosts
Wellness Retreats in the Swiss Alps and is a regular guest teacher and presenter at numerous
universities and studios around the world. She continues to direct Teacher Training and
Continuing Education Courses for both new and experienced Pilates practitioners and teachers
and feels it is her calling to share her wealth of knowledge to those with an affinity for the work.