Who I Am

Dr. Diedra Manns has been a physical therapy professional for over 25 years and received an Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy from New York University in 1997. She continued her educational pursuits and holds a Master of Science and Clinical Doctorate in physical therapy from Marymount University. She is a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist and Movement Science Fellow.

Diedra fell in love with Pilates while working at the Harkness Center for Dance Medicine and completed her training through Polestar Pilates International in 2005. She became an Educator with the organization from 2014-2020. Today, Dr. Diedra trains movement professionals in her signature approach integrating physical therapy, Pilates, and movement science principles.

Dr. Diedra has been an Instructor for the Physical Therapist Assistant programs at New York University and Concorde Career Colleges.
As a cancer survivor, she understands the importance of a holistic approach to health and wellness. In 2014, her healing journey inspired her to open Monarch Wellness Group Inc., a physical therapy, Pilates, lifestyle medicine, and life coaching practice in Los Angeles. She is a Certified Life Coach and Menopause Health Coach.

Today, she has expanded her practice globally to help women in menopause and midlife be physically and emotionally fit for life.