Taylor Quast

Owner

MNDFL Movement Studio

My name is Taylor and I have a deep love and appreciation for ones' ability to use movement to attain so many different outcomes. I'm also a dance teacher, a lover of all things outdoors, adventure seeker, and a total Jurassic Park Fan. I am extremely passionate about continuous growth and learning. My ideal weekend? An outdoor adventure of any kind with the ones I love, adventuring and exploring this beautiful earth OR in the studio of course!I come from a dance background of 26 yrs with my training in focused RAD Ballet (Examined up to Advanced 2 Vocational), Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary and Stretch.I have completed training and certifications in: Essential & Intermediate Reformer: STOTT Pilates: Certified 2020Functional Anatomy Courses: Embody Pilates w/ Dani West: 2017Functional Anatomy: STOTT Pilates: 2018Progressing Ballet Technique: Certification 2018Injuries & Special Populations: 2019Optimization of Lumbo Pelvic Region: 2019Intrinsic Stabilization Subsystem (Brookbush Institute): 2020Currently a member of the CNADE: 2020/2021With 12 years of dance instruction and choreography experience, I have spent countless hours working with all types of bodies, in various different levels of mobility & physical fitness. I made my transition into pilates full time after the birth of my son. My goal is to assist you on your journey through life, by using movement to create a strong core foundation that will support you on any adventures to come! I work with many different types of movers of different goals and ages. I have experience working with dancers, fire fighters, hockey players, golfers, gymnast, horseback riders (english and cutting). I also have experience working with people who have experienced joint replacements, recovering from a variety of injuries and surgeries.  I look forward to working with you!