Our Team

Geneviève Nedder, Owner/Director of Body Fundamentals, Inc., is a Certified Pilates Instructor, a Certified Qualified Teacher of The Ron Fletcher Work™ and is certified in post-rehabilitation. She has been certified directly by Ron Fletcher and has trained at the Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado and Essential Motion Inc. in Denver, Colorado. Geneviève attends national and international seminars several times a year. She is an active member of the Pilates Method Alliance, Idea Health and Fitness and The Screen Actors Guild.

Geneviève has a B.F.A. from the University of Arizona in Theater and Dance. In addition, she has trained and studied at Pepperdine University, The National Theater Conservatory and The Oxford School of Drama. Geneviève has directed professionally and performed on stage, in television, film, and video in London and Oxford, England; Edinburgh, Scotland; Los Angeles, California; Denver, Colorado and Phoenix, Arizona among other cities nationally and internationally.

In 1995, Geneviève sought help after two serious car accidents that left her with severe neck, back, shoulder and jaw problems. Looking for a way to avoid surgery, she began a successful Pilates rehabilitation effort. The work Geneviève teaches at Body Fundamentals combines her first career of theatre and movement, her studies with Ron Fletcher and other renowned professionals and her discoveries from years of personal rehabilitation. She brings the best of these disciplines to her passion for health to provide you a creative movement experience.

Geneviève founded Body Fundamentals in 1998, offering Pilates conditioning, post-rehabilitation, massage therapy and specialty seminars.

Stevie certified in Classical Pilates through Master Teacher John White and The John White Movement Program. She is in her 2nd year of an apprenticeship with Geneviève Nedder at Body Fundamentals Studio, and is thrilled for the opportunity to work with these exceptionally talented teachers. Stevie is also the Administrative Assistant at Body Fundamentals; responsible for daily client customer services, organizing specialty seminars, retail sales and any assistance necessary to facilitate Body Fundamentals' Mission.

A graduate of the University of Arizona with a B.S. in Family Studies and Human Development, and a third generation Tucsonan, Stevie is a true native and is happy to call the Southwest Desert home.

In addition to coaching cheerleading, choreography and teaching movement, Stevie has danced most of her life - focusing on Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary styles. Her passion for dance and teaching influenced her to study Pilates. It was an instant and perfect fit.

Richard G. Hofstad, LMT, was first introduced to Pilates in 1999. Through his practice of Pilates and by applying the principles of Pilates into everyday movements, he has significantly increased his flexibility and core strength as well as eliminated chronic low back pain sustained in an auto accident over 20 years ago. Richard received his advanced certification in Pilates with master teacher John White as well as completing an apprenticeship program at Body Fundamentals Studio.

He teaches Pilates full time at Body Fundamentals in addition to a successful massage practice. Richard's training is well rounded and he brings to his teaching an extensive knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology. Beginning his professional practice in 1998, he started at The Chicago School for Massage Therapy and continued his education at The Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in Tucson, Arizona. He has completed over 1600 hours of comprehensive study in Anatomy and Physiology and trained in numerous styles of Massage Therapy. Richard has worked with internationally acclaimed resorts and spas including Canyon Ranch Health Resort in Tucson, Arizona.

He participates in ongoing continuing education to deepen his diverse knowledge in both Pilates and Massage. Richard is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance, The American Massage Therapy Association and is a Licensed Massage Therapist by the State of Arizona.