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Body Fundamentals - A Pilates & Massage Studio in Tucson
Our Team

Geneviève Nedder
Owner/Director
Genevieve
Geneviève Nedder
Geneviève Nedder, Owner/Founder and 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 Caldwell
Administrative Assistant
Stevie
Stevie Caldwell
Stevie is a third generation Tucson Native who graduated from The University of Arizona with a B.S. in Family Studies and Human Development in 2006. In addition to her assistance at Body Fundamentals, her passion for dance and movement has influenced her to study Pilates. She is enthusiastic about improving her health and life through Pilates and the Pilates Principles and learning new skills every day by working with the amazing staff at Body Fundamentals. Stevie is responsible for assisting clients, scheduling, retail sales, organizing specialty seminars, and any additional assistance necessary to facilitate the mission of Body Fundamentals.



Richard Hofstad
LMT/Pilates Instructor
Richard
Richard Hofstad
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.