Samantha Datz

Florida native Samantha Datz, has a wealth of experience in health promotion and management of physical fitness training. Samantha is a dynamic leader with a B.S. in Exercise Science and Physiology from the University of Tampa. As a former ACSM Personal Trainer and Specialist in Exercise Testing and Prescription her attention to detail and encouraging, upbeat attitude inspire students to preform the Pilates techniques to their highest capabilities. She completed her first Pilates certification in 2011 with Peak Pilates, and built a strong client base ranging from pre/post natal to professional athletes (NFL, NHL, PGA, MLB) in the Tampa Bay Area. Samantha later moved to NYC in 2012 to further pursue her passion in the fitness industry where she joined Alycea Ungaro's Real Pilates NYC team and later became a Lead Teacher Trainer mentoring aspiring Pilates instructors and leading seminars and workshops all across the country. Samantha has appeared on various media outlets; showcased in South Tampa Magazine "The Best of the Fitness Instructors" mentoring a competitor in the Biggest Loser competition, and contributed to Shape.com and Market Watch and serves as a beauty, style, fitness expert brand spokesperson featured WFLA Daytime television show, as well as segments on ABC Suncoast View. She currently works with clients as Master Instructor at Wave Pilates Studio in South Tampa, In-home training, as well as virtually with clients worldwide.