Dani

Price: $$

• Style: Classical, Athletic/Fitness, Corrective/Rehab

• Language: English

• Certifications: Core Pilates (New York, NY)

Helping others move better and feel better is my obsession. I came to Pilates when I was diagnosed with several autoimmune disorders that left me physically, mentally, and emotionally debilitated. Pilates was the gateway that gave me the physical ability, mental stamina, and emotional confidence to incorporate new methods of movement into my daily life. Outside of the studio, I’m running the NYC bridges at sunrise, practicing my kickboxing skills to become a true ninja someday, sampling bourbons and mezcals, or on the sidelines cheering my clients to victory as they run their races.

Liza

Price: $$

• Style: Classical, Athletic/Fitness, Corrective

• Language: English

• Certifications: Romana’s Pilates NYC 2003

Liza Ard grew up in Texas with an excess of energy and a curious mind. In 1997, she received her degree in Molecular Biology from Princeton University and moved to the City ( New York). After deciding working inside a lab did not suit her, but solving puzzles always would, she discovered Pilates. Pilates was the perfect melding of movement and thought. Edwina Fountaine, a Balanchine dancer that worked directly with Joe and Clara Pilates, introduced her to the art. With vigor, passion and discipline, Romana Kryzanowska and her Daughter Sari Mejia trained her to become a teacher . She was lucky enough to teach alongside them at Drago's Gym beginning in the fall of 2003. Currently, you can find her independently teaching across NYC with the same enthusiasm and joy as day one with a touch of added wisdom ;)

Malini

Price: $$

• Style: Classical, Athletic/Fitness, Special Populations

• Languages: Hindi, English

• Certifications: Core Pilates (New York, NY)

Malini discovered the power of Pilates as a way to rehabilitate her core after having two babies, two years apart. She found that including Pilates in her post-natal fitness regimen helped her feel stronger than ever and safely return to running. Malini believes that Pilates is an essential form of movement providing functional strength training, and loves inspiring her clients to develop their practice and appreciation of the method.

Jamie

Price: $$

• Style: Classical, Corrective, Special Populations

• Languages: English

• Certifications: Romana’s Pilates (Den Haag & NYC)

Jamie Graham is a Pilates instructor and performer. She was introduced to Pilates as a young dancer trying desperately to turn out her legs and has been hooked ever since. She began her Pilates training while a postgraduate student at CODARTS in The Netherlands under Marjorie Oron and Romana’s Pilates. After moving to NYC in 2006, Jamie completed her Pilates certification at True Pilates New York with Sari Mejia-Santo and Cynthia Shipley.

Alexandra

Price: $

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• Style: Classical, Athletic, Pilates for Dancers

• Language: English

• Certifications: Power Pilates NYC, Good Day Pilates (Mat)

Alexandra, from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, started dancing when she was three years old and hasn't stopped. After high school, she attended the University of Oklahoma, majoring in modern dance and public relations. After college, she moved to New York City to attend the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance. A fun fact about Alex is when she was two years old, she broke two fingers on her right hand, and now she can't bend them, good thing she’s left-handed!

Carrie

Price: $

• Style: Fitness, Rehab/Corrective, Fusion

• Languages: English and Chinese

• Certifications: Polestar Pilates (USA), TRX, Fitball

Twelve years ago, Carrie was suffering from lower back and shoulder pain from working in banking for long hours. After taking a few Pilates reformer classes, her body was transformed with better posture, more flexibility, and a stronger core. With this, she became dedicated to becoming an instructor to help other people around her. Carrie specializes in post-injury rehab, sports conditioning, stretching, weight loss management, toning & postural improvement. She develops personalized exercise programs that cater to different clients’ needs including recovery from pathologies & injuries.