Arianne Bautista Marsh is the founder of grit + tonic and CarmelBarre, studios shaped by a lifelong commitment to movement, wellness and community. Born and raised on the Monterey Peninsula, her athletic background spans a variety of sports: tennis, cheerleading, gymnastics, marathon running, and competitive snowboarding—experiences that continue to inform her thoughtful, strength-focused approach to fitness. Tennis and running remain a favorite pursuit today.

After discovering Barre exercise in the San Francisco Bay Area, Arianne trained and taught under one of the discipline’s pioneers before returning home to open CarmelBarre in 2014.

Since then, she has continued to refine her craft, most recently studying Pilates reformer training through Balanced Body. grit + tonic emerged as a natural evolution of her philosophy—an elevated, non-judgmental space where strength, precision, and connection coexist.

Known for her warmth, discernment and open mind, Arianne is deeply committed to creating environments where people of all ages and abilities feel supported, confident, and empowered. She lives in Carmel with her husband, two daughters, and their dogs.

Melody is a Balanced Body Advanced Movement Practitioner (2026) and completed her Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certificate from Balanced Body Education in 2018. She apprenticed with Carrie-Ann Belanger at VEZA Pilates. Her experience in both Classical and Contemporary Pilates has been a huge contribution to her knowledge of the human body in movement. 

She has been immersed in the practice and study of Pilates for over two decades. She is the Pilates Director at grit + tonic, and is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant, inclusive Pilates community, offering exceptional instruction and mentoring the next generation of teachers. She is also the founder of Starlight Pilates, opened as a way to share this knowledge and facilitate the growth of true therapeutic movement. Her experience spans a wide range of client needs, including scoliosis, sports conditioning, pre- & post-natal, osteoporosis, pelvic health, sciatica, low-back pain and injury recovery. She is thoughtful, intuitive, and grounded in compassion. She loves what she does and the creativity it inspires. Working with people in motion is her absolute passion.

A Pacific Grove native, she lives in Monterey with her husband Paul and their daughter, Emma. When she’s not in the studio, she’s studying movement, hiking, dancing and eating tacos with her sweet family and friends.

Maureen Boese has been fostering her love of health and wellness for over two decades. She graduated from UC Santa Barbara with extensive studies in exercise physiology and nutrition, earned a health coach certificate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, is an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer, a former Kaiser Permanente Health Educator and Weight Management Program Facilitator, and is currently finishing her 500 hour Pilates Instructor Certification through Club Pilates. 

Maureen is also a dedicated mom of two, a lover of gardening and household projects, enjoys spending time outdoors in our gorgeous Monterey County, and is happiest when spending time with family and friends.

Eden Townsend is a certified Pilates and yoga instructor known for her thoughtful, flow-driven approach to movement. With certifications in both Reformer and Mat Pilates and over four years of experience teaching yoga, she creates classes that seamlessly balance strength, control, and ease.

Eden’s teaching emphasizes breath-led movement and mindful progression, inviting clients to challenge themselves while remaining grounded and present. Her intention is for each class to feel both empowering and restorative—leaving you strong, centered, and accomplished long after you step off the reformer.