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Private Pilates/Yoga/Somatics

In addition to being a professional dancer, I have been an avid yogi and pilates practitioner for many years. While completing my BFA in Dance at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, I practiced Pilates with teachers from the Kathy Grant lineage and took courses in Anatomy, Somatic Practices, and Alternative Health. Soon after graduating, while dancing with a full-time company, I decided to complete a Pilates Mat Certification and soon after received a Comprehensive Apparatus Classical Pilates Teacher Certification from The Pilates Institute at Equinox NYC in 2016. I initially began my Yoga Teacher Training with Tara Marie-Perri in 2013, but finished my 200RYT training at Prema Yoga Brooklyn under the leadership of Amanda Harding and Bobbie Marchand in 2017. Following, I taught at prestigious boutique studios and gyms throughout NYC.

Currently, I focus on my private practice which includes teaching both In-Person & Zoom privates, duets, group classes in Denver and NYC, and now, the new offering of on-demand videos! (See button below)

As a teacher, I am committed to helping you discover your body’s capabilities, navigate the aches and pains, and ultimately find more balance, freedom of movement, and awareness in your body. Whether it’s in a class or a private session, I do my best to ensure a supportive environment where we both have the opportunity to be curious, deepen our understanding of what's going on in your body, and have fun!

Over the years, I have worked with a variety of clients ranging in age (13-85), pre/post-natal, different body capabilities and limitations, and clients dealing with a host of injuries. This experience has allowed me to continue to better help each client understand how to navigate and promote healing in their bodies through movement. Through my continued learning, with teachers and influences such as Irene Dowd, Hanna Somatics, Gabriel Posner, Sharon Milanese, Leslie McNabb, and others, I incorporate a functional movement approach into my teaching. I also am a certified Reiki Level 1 practitioner.

Please reach out to me via my contact sheet to schedule a session, consult or inquire about availability or pricing.