Club Pilates

David graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology and has always had a passion for fitness. He became a licensed Athletic Trainer and obtained his CSCS certification shortly after graduating from Penn State. David had worked with HS and college athletes coming out of surgery, designing and implementing rehabilitation programs to get them back to competitive form. In 2001, he left the world of sport rehabilitation and fitness to help run a small business in the world of academics. As the years went on, David realized his passion was to help people set and achieve their fitness goals. While researching new endeavors, he saw the opportunity to bring healthy living and exercise to the masses through Pilates. David's Club Pilates studios in Commack, Melville and Woodbury have become his second home. Come meet him and the team at any of the three studios!

Melanie started her career in the fitness industry more than a decade ago as a Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. Her passions were concentrated to cardio and weight training but she felt as if she wanted more!! Around 2010, Melanie began to add Pilates to her workouts and was immediately hooked. She fell in love with the craft and the way the exercise made her body feel. In 2014, Melanie decided that she wanted to dive deeper into the world of Pilates, and began her comprehensive Pilates certification program. Melanie completed her training as a classically trained Pilates Instructor in April 2015 and has been sharing her passions and love for Pilates ever since. Melanie holds many other certifications and also instructs TRX, Barre (Levels I and II), Spin, Boot Camp, Body Sculpting and Kickboxing.

Rachel Kalish has been practicing Pilates for more than 20 years. She started her journey towards teaching Pilates by certifying as a mat instructor in 2009. She then received her full apparatus certification through the Club Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training Program in 2018. Rachel holds a PhD in Sociology and teaches at SUNY College at Old Westbury. Besides doing Pilates, her hobbies include making pottery and watching hockey.

Adrienne Peterson has been devoted to practicing Pilates for more than six years. A spine condition initially led Adrienne to practice Pilates for her physical rehabilitation. An opportunity, to become an instructor, arose in 2014 and she completed her Polestar Comprehensive Training in 2016. That same year she was also able to achieve her PMA Certification. Adrienne is proficient in: Reformer, Mat, Tower, Chair, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, and Pilates Suspension Method (TRX). She is excited to share her talents with the Club Pilates Family at the Syosset-Woodbury and Commack studios.

Robin has been in the Dance/Fitness world for most of her life. She trained extensively in New York City, studying all disciplines of Dance. Robin had a professional, bi-coastal career in every area of performance (Film, Stage, Television and Video). She has worked with the likes of Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Michael Peters, Jeff Hornaday and Jerry Mitchell. For the last 30 years she has been living on Long Island, teaching and choreographing in all areas of dance. Robin understands the importance of a strong, healthy and injury-free body. Pilates had always been a part of her Dance/Fitness life. Her extensive dance background had prepared her to have an understanding of correct body alignment and proper form. As alignment is such an important part of Pilates, Robin was able to seamlessly mesh these same principles in her dancers' practice while making them stronger and more competitive. Robin has a passion for teaching and helping those become stronger and healthier. She become comprehensively certified in Pilates by Club Pilates in 2019. She is thrilled to be a part of the amazing and talented team at Commack and Syosset-Woodbury.

Krista Militello has been in the fitness industry for more than 28 years and has dozens of fitness certifications including AFAA, Yoga-Fit, 200 hour Yoga Alliance, Kane School Mat Pilates Certification, IMX Studio Pilates Mat Certification, Basic IMX Reformer, and Advanced IMX Reformer, Keiser Cycle Certification, The Bender Ball Method, Silver Sneakers, Booty Barre and more! Krista is also a CPR instructor through the American Heart Association. She began doing Pilates herself around 8 years ago after realizing that as the body got older and started to change, her fitness and workouts needed to change as well. Pilates and Yoga became her love and passion. Her number one goal with her clients is to train consistently so that they can truly benefit from exercise both mentally and physically. During the typical work week, Krista is a full-time Health Teacher at Deer Park High School where she has worked for the last 24 years. Her excitement working with teens during the day discussing health and fitness is the perfect complement to her passions in the fitness world. Krista feels unbelievably fortunate to be able to say that she "loves going to work at the school and at the gym each and every day." Krista lives in Hauppauge with her husband and two beautiful daughters. Her one favorite quote as an instructor is, "Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

Pat Nitti is a certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, and Reformer Pilates instructor. She holds a wide array of certifications in a variety of formats including strength training, TRX, Tabata, kickboxing, HIIT, rebounder and Spin. Pat is highly skilled at motivating clients of all ages and fitness levels. She trains high school and college athletes, teaches group fitness classes and works with patients who have had or are seeking Bariatric surgery. Pat's mission statement is: “I have the experience and knowledge to help you reach your fitness goals safely and effectively.”

Banu has been teaching Pilates for more than 14 years. She completed her certification program in Europe and has worked with her master trainer for more than 4 years. In addition, she served as assistant master trainer as a part of her training program. Her philosophical approach to Pilates is “to always create a mutual learning relationship between student and instructor. As such, if the student does not master Pilates, then the instructor has not served his/her purpose.” She is passionate about Pilates and believes that everyone can learn Pilates but everyone has a different style. Banu practices Pilates everyday even if for only 15 minutes because “if you cannot feel it you cannot teach it.” Banu is also a follower of Kundalini Yoga as well as an avid swimmer and marathon runner.

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Francesca has always enjoyed the many benefits of physical exercise. She started working in the fitness industry in 2005 as a Personal Fitness Trainer and Certified Yoga Instructor. Over the years, she added certifications for Group Fitness and TRX and completed significant coursework in human anatomy. After attaining a certificate in Mat Pilates in 2018, she was excited to continue her education by completing a comprehensive certification in 2020 through Club Pilates. Francesca believes exercise is the key to remaining fit and strong in body and mind. Her experiences through the years have honed her attention to good form and alignment. She enjoys helping students improve their fitness level and maintain strength and functionality for life

Georgia has a Bachelor of Science in Business. After working as a retail department manager and assistant buyer for Stern’s and Macy’s for 10 years, she decided to make a change to the world of education to be able to help raise her kids at home. Georgia's current position is in a middle school working with special needs students helping to teach and reinforce social skills, life skills and academic skills. Georgia enjoyed spinning, running and boxing as her core workouts after having children. In 2018, she tried Pilates for the first time at Club Pilates Commack and LOVED IT so much that she decided to become certified to teach and help others benefit from this amazing form of fitness. In 2020, she completed the comprehensive certification and continues to build her knowledge by completing education credits in areas such as the magic circle and Bosu Ball. Georgia believes “everyone should invest time for exercise because of the physical and mental benefits." Georgia is so happy to teach at school and to be part of the amazing Club Pilates team of Melville, Commack and Syosset-Woodbury.

Christie fell in love with reformer Pilates immediately. She lives an active lifestyle and loves how Pilates has helped her stand taller, stronger and leaner. She decided to become a Pilates instructor because she was drawn to the mind and body connection for which it embodies. She earned her comprehensive certification through the Club Pilates Teacher Training Program. When Christie is not in the studio she spends her days teaching first grade in a dual language classroom. She is also a busy mom, raising three children with her husband. Life is full but very exciting and she wouldn’t change a thing! She feels very fortunate to be a part of the amazing Club Pilates crew.

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Heather is a certified instructor who is enthusiastic to share her passion and knowledge of Pilates with our members. About a decade ago, Heather had spine surgery due to a fitness related injury. Being mindful of her limitations, she was having trouble finding a way to stay fit. Once she found Pilates she never looked back. Pilates saved her quality of life and she is now stronger and longer than ever. Heather holds a 500 hour Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification. She has a degree in Sociology from SUNY Plattsburgh, and is the COO and CEO of multiple businesses that she and her husband Joe own. She is a mother of three young adult children who also share her passion for health and fitness. Heather has always stressed the importance of health and wellness with her family, and is thrilled that they have embraced her mindset. During Heather’s spare time she enjoys giving back to her community in various ways. She recently retired from serving on her Board of Education for 9 years, and is the Founder of 100 Women of Huntington. Heather feels that there’s no better feeling than knowing you can help make a positive impact on someone else’s life. She is thrilled to share her knowledge and passion for Pilates with the fitness community at Club Pilates.

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A lifetime of fitness and well over a decade of practicing Pilates on Mat, Reformer and Cadillac, becoming a Pilates Instructor was the natural next step. The mind, body connection inherent in Pilates comes naturally to me. Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle has always been my focus. I believe that through Pilates, I am able to be my best self professionally as a real estate agent and former professional model and personally as a wife, mom and friend. My goal is to inspire other others to utilize Pilates to become their very own best selves.

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Stephanie is a Pilates lover turned instructor, with more than five years of dedication to the practice. After leaving her healthcare career behind, she followed her passion for movement and hasn’t looked back. Stephanie is all about helping clients feel strong, balanced, and connected, both physically and mentally, while embracing a more holistic approach to wellness, including red light therapy and intentional self-care. When not teaching, you’ll find Stephanie in the kitchen cooking or baking sourdough, or out walking her dog with her husband.

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