Club Pilates

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  Marjorie Waller

  Lead Instructor

  Meet Marjorie Waller, our Lead Instructor! Many of you already know her for her passion and enthusiasm for Pilates and Club Pilates. She is a AFAA certified group exercise instructor personal trainer. She brings 25 years teaching and creating fitness programs major Long Island clubs and studios. IM=X Pilates Mat certified in 2002 and is Polestar Pilates comprehensive since 2004. Marjorie believes "consistent daily exercise is the key to slowing down the aging process. Pilates creates a sculpted strong physique and enhanced well being of the body and the mind." We are big fans of Marjorie like many others. She will challenge you and support you at the same time. She will push you to become the best version of you.

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  Maria Ochakovsky-Gomez

  Instructor

  Maria has been in the fitness industry for 16 years. It began as a fitness instructor then shortly after accepting a position as a group fitness coordinator. Having been exposed to a Pilates in house training she quickly adapted to the method. She holds certifications as a primary group fitness instructor through AFAA as well as a Mad Dogg Athletics Spinning. She is a fully certified Stott Pilates instructor and considers this to be her most valuable education. The training provided through Stott has given her the knowledge to further pursue a career solely focused on Pilates. Through the intensive training and hours teaching she’s learned how to guide clients to move biomechanically correct while staying true to the dignity of Joseph Pilates original principles. She discovered its rehabilitative approach of Pilates and belief it can preserve the body long term. In 2011 she left the gym industry to open a small boutique studio offering Pilates apparatus classes. She worked with different people ranging from athletes, special populations to pre-natal. Having had the studio for 7 years she deems this as valuable experience money can’t buy.

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  Dawn Mossa Malave

  Instructor

  From the age of three Dawn discovered her love of athleticism through dance. Her discipline of modern dance in college drove her to increase her strength and control. Which led to her path to Pilates. After earning her B.F.A. in Dance from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University she received her certification as an A.C.E.(American Council on Exercise) personal trainer. Which led her to earn her Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology from Adelphi University. While working in corporate fitness, Dawn became certified in Mat Pilates through Physicalmind. She introduced and implemented Pilates programs to JP Morgan Chase and Oglivy & Mather. Dawn found the mind/body focus to be a perfect combination of movement. Dawn has been drawn to Pilates for its movement principles of proper musculoskeletal alignment and placement of proper muscle recruitment for specific exercises, and most of all movement precision and efficiency. She went on to receive her Full Apparatus Certification through Physicalmind. Dawn loves to incorporate different modalities in her workout, she is a certified TRX instructor. She is passionate about teaching Pilates to all; seniors, children, dancers, pre and post natal women, individuals suffering with autoimmune diseases, and Parkinson's. Emphasis always on form so that each individual can maximize their personal goal.

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  Jaimie Perla

  Instructor

  Born and raised on Long Island, Jaimie was a former competitive gymnast, She always had a passion for health and fitness. She holds a dual BA from #Hofstra University psychology and sociology and a masters degree in social work from #Fordham Lincoln Center. After college, Jaimie became a social worker and shortly following, a mom. Jaimie discovered the world of #Pilates in 2013 when she sought to #rehab her own injuries. As a result, she fell in love with the whole-body, #low-impact, highly effective modality of Pilates & was hooked! She completed her first comprehensive Pilates training of 750 hours certified in Mat, #Reformer, #Cadillac, Chair and Barrel. She also holds many other various teaching certifications, such as #TRX, #Barre, 200 hour Yoga, and is certified in #Reiki 1 & 2. Jaimie has also taken every kind of fitness class offered, from kickboxing, bootcamp, HITT... you name it, she’s tried it!!!! Jaimie sought to integrate her passion, experience, commitment, skills, adaptability & energy to empower clients to reach their goals and embody their best self. She is a firm believer in the mind, body and spirit connection. She uses Pilates to #empower her clients by enhancing their physical and mental health to better shape their everyday life. She believes that the integration of the Pilates principles, along with the mind, body and spirit approach, is what sets Pilates apart from other forms of exercise. She says, "It is important to me that my group & private clients leave class/sessions feeling challenged and varied. I promise 3 things - a safe, efficient and effective workout. Clients will always leave feeling better, taller, longer, less stressed, more energetic, flexible and relaxed."

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  Caitlyn Daly

  Instructor

  Meet Caitlyn. Caitlyn’s passion for health and wellness led her to a career as a Pilates Instructor and nutrition coach. After receiving her BA from Baruch College, Caitlyn pursued a her career in the corporate world, working in product development and sales management for a well-recognized fashion brand. During which Caitlyn dedicated her free time to developing a consistent Pilates practice, a love for yoga and a deeper focus on holistic health. Educated in the vast benefits of a Plant-Based diet, Caitlyn holds a certificate in Whole Food Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. She loves to cook and create plant-based recipes for friends, family and clients. Caitlyn committed to her passion of working with others to reach their maximum potential and transitioned to a career in health & wellness in which she shares the immense benefits of Pilates and Plant-Based Nutrition. Caitlyn completed her Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training on all apparatus at the Equinox Institute. She has a keen eye for alignment and imbalance in the body, and enjoys customizing every Pilates session to provide a safe & effective workout for clients who are ready to achieve their goals. Caitlyn’s mission is to help her clients thrive in their Pilates practice and carry the balance and benefits they feel with this mindful movement into everyday life.

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  Tara Hayes

  Instructor

  Tara has been in the fitness industry for approximately 20 years. Starting with Spin and became certified with Mad Dogg Athletics. Through an injury, Tara found the powerful healing benefits of Pilates, became certified by Power Pilates and has been teaching mat Pilates since 2004. In 2010, Tara became certified in Barre and added that class to her weekly schedule. In addition to these certifications, Tara has taught indoor running classes and loved watching people accomplish their goals and enjoy running. She is a two time finisher of the NYC Marathon as well as various endurance races. It was with her own personal struggle of dealing with a heart defect as a child that her will to overcome obstacles began. Through all of her own training and experiences, she has been able to help others find their motivation and achieve their goals. Tara’s love of the Pilates work and its ability to transform the body is what drove her to share it with others. She was excited to to complete her comprehensive certification and uses her enthusiasm and knowledge to instruct and support others. By teaching privately, and in group classes in gyms, studios, wellness centers and homes on Long Island and Western Queens, she has seen first hand how exercise can change a person into physically, mentally focused and self confident individuals. When Tara isn’t teaching, you can find her busy with her family and enjoying the great outdoors. Her favorite quote is: “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness” by Joseph Pilates.

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  Georgia Kyroglou

  Instructor

  Meet Georgia. She found Pilates in 2006 and was hooked, it was love at first “hundreds!” Georgia holds a B.A. in Sociology and a Masters in Education specializing in School Counseling. Her love of helping people combined with her obsession with Pilates and fitness led her to obtain her Pilates Certification. Georgia attended the Pilates Academy International in NYC where she studied Anatomy, Pliates Mat, as well as the various Pilates equipment including the Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Arc Barrels and Ladders as well as Silk Suspension. Georgia loves to help her clients reach new levels while challenging and encouraging them in a positive and fun atmosphere.