Stacey DeGenaro is a fully certified Stott Pilates instructor and founder of S Body by Stacey serving clients in the midwest and tourism destinations. She is also the founder of Barre || Pose Studio in Akron, Ohio.

Stacey holds a Bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology from Miami University and a Masters degree in Cardiovascular Physiology from the University of Southern Mississippi. Stacey is a 500 -RYT Baptiste style yoga instructor and is a Level 1 & 2 Fundamentals Antigravity Aerial Yoga Instructor Trainer.  Stacey is a certified SMRT-Core Trainer through Trigger Point Performance Therapy which is a self- myofascial release therapy and core strengthening workout enhancing client mobility and improving overall biomechanics. She is trained in CORE-barre, Stott Total Barre, and Core Fusion Barre techniques. Her technique fuses classical pilates principles of alignment, fluidity, and precision with a contemporary athletic approach.

Stacey has been in the fitness industry for 20+ years teaching group classes and privately training clients. Her mission to her clients is to provide a core workout cultivating strength in body, mind and spirit for life. She tries to enable clients to develop a deeper level of body awareness , empowering them to be their best selves.

Stacey’s mission through both studios is to restore a balanced body, invigorate the mind, and uplift the spirit. The Stott Contemporary Method of Pilates Training is the inclusion of modern principles of exercise science, fascial fitness and spinal rehabilitation, making it one of the safest and most effective workouts.

Stacey instructs clients on the V2max Stott Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrel. She also teaches Jumpboard for a safe plyometric workout and group matwork to help clients understand the basic principles of the Pilates Method. Stacey is a certified TRX trainer, which involves the TRX Suspended Stability Trainer for core stabilization and full body strength. She is certified on the BOSU Stability Trainer and Bellicon Trampoline and loves to challenge her clients on the Stability Ball and IndoBoard.

Stacey is a mother of five, four girls and one boy. She is a fan of utilizing one’s own body resistance to build strength.
She is an Alumnus of Leadership Akron and is a Board Member for Victory Gallop and Elevate Akron.
She is also a CASA/GAL for Summit County Juvenile Court. She is passionate about living a life that prioritizes happiness, health, fitness and laughter.