Carrie Ann Belanger (Pilates, Embodied Therapeutic Movement, Esalen massage & Deep Bodywork)

Hi everyone! I’m Carrie Ann, founder of Veza, a Pilates and embodied movement studio. I started Veza in 2015 with the desire to create a space where people could come together in community to explore life through movement. My passion is to empower people to connect with their bodies, build strength from within, and cultivate a vibrant and joyful life.

I’ve always been an incredibly curious person. Endlessly asking questions, seeking clarity and a deeper understanding of this life and my place in it. What does it truly mean to be part of something greater, to move beyond my sense of separateness, to transcend the boundaries of self and feel a profound connection to both myself and the world? How do I want to move through this life? Most of my life has been a journey dedicated to unraveling these questions.

I’ve had the privilege of studying under wise and generous mentors such as Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen (founder of Body-Mind Centering), Perry and Johanna Holloman (Deep Bodywork and Esalen massage), Wendy Le-Blanc Arbuckle (founder of the Pilates Center in Austin) and many others over the past two decades who have graciously imparted their wisdom. The y have given me with the tools that guide me back to myself again and again for the answers. It is my aspiration to follow in their footsteps, creating and nurturing a space for you to embrace your curiosity, dive deeply into your own exploration, discover your unique path, and listen to the wisdom that resides within you.

I use Pilates and other movement modalities as languages and vehicles for our shared exploration of our relationships to ourselves, one another, and the world that surrounds us. I offer Esalen massage and deep bodywork to create an opportunity for you to soften and release old patterns that are no longer serving you. Drawing from my own cultivated meditation practice, I act as a guide to help bring you into a deeper level of awareness and presence with yourself. My purpose is to listen and engage in a meaningful dialogue with you, drawing upon the diverse modalities that have been integral to my life’s journey over the past two decades. Through these practices, I aim to facilitate a deeper sense of connection and empower you to live a life marked by greater ease and freedom.

Life is ever changing and it is our ability to be soft, strong, receptive and responsive that allows us to flow with whatever life might bring us, that strengthens our resilience. I’m here to be a guide and support you as you find new ways to experience your life in the fullest and most fulfilling way possible. I’m so grateful for the privilege of sharing my passion for life with you and for the opportunity to get to know you better as we move together.