Club Pilates

Alex is a passionate Pilates instructor and practitioner. Her journey began 5 years ago when she joined the Club Pilates community as a client, where she discovered her love for movement through Pilates. She went through the instructor program in 2020 and started teaching in 2021. Since then, Alex has helped many people discover the same love she did, making them feel better mentally and physically by making my Pilates classes challenging and fun! Come join her classes to have a fun time while taking care of your body! When not immersed in Pilates, Alex is out trying new things, playing video games, watching movies, hiking, and camping. Recommend her a new trail to hike! She is fairly new in this area.

Lisa's journey with Pilates and wellness began close to 30 years ago. Starting with a Mind and Movement class at SUNY New Paltz, she discovered her love for Pilates as a sophomore in college. This initial spark led her to pursue her Pilates Mat Certification in the early 2000s, alongside her career as a math teacher. In 2022, Lisa's passion for Pilates reignited, prompting her to return to teaching and diving back into her Pilates journey with renewed enthusiasm. Lisa completed her 500-hour Reformer and Apparatus training with Moving Strength Pilates.

Sarah’s love of Pilates began 20 years ago after she started working with STOTT PILATES instructors to help rehab some bad injuries. She loves how gently effective it is and especially appreciates how Pilates can be modified for every body. Sarah is a Level 2 STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor and was trained in 2013 at BodyCenter Studios in Seattle, Washington. Professionally she has managed a Pilates program at a luxury health center in Greensboro, North Carolina, taught privates and group classes at small Pilates studios and has also served as Adjunct Faculty at Elon University where she taught an academic Mat Pilates course. She holds a MAED in Mental Health Counseling, an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Trauma and Disaster Mental Health and is a Certified Trauma Informed Weight Lifting Coach. In addition to her advanced STOTT PILATES certification, Sarah is an instructor for Total Barre, TRX, Pilates Suspension Method, Trigger Point Therapy, CORE Athletic Conditioning and Performance Training, and the Melt Method (hand & foot). Sarah has completed the necessary continuing education hours to be designated as a specialist in both Athletic Conditioning and Group Matwork. When Sarah is not teaching Pilates you might find her playing tennis or walking around Beacon with her husband and their dog, Buddy.

Carol Thomas is a nationally certified Pilates teacher (NCPT- 2013), she received her original Pilates training at the Kane School of Core Integration in NYC (2003). Carol has certifications and trainings in other movement disciplines as well, AiM, Yoga, Pfilates (Dr. B. Crawford) and Eric Franklin technique as well teaching fitness classes since 1988. Carol has learned from the most prominent and distinguished Pilates teachers, including Irene Dowd, Madeline Black, Elizabeth Larkham, and FAMI. Working with these amazing teachers, Carol has developed outstanding skills in assessment, rehab/corrective Pilates, helping each client reach their fullest movement potential. Carol is passionate about assisting clients recognized and learn new movement patterns, this way each unique person experiences healthy, unhindered movement for fully living with renewed "zest and vigor". When Carol is out of the studio, she enjoys being a wife, mom, and grandma, sunshine, nature, and hiking and gardening.

Rebekah is a Pilates instructor and enthusiast. She has a background in both classical and contemporary Pilates Mat and Apparatus techniques. She is Mat Pilates certified through Beacon Pilates. And has been apparatus trained through Moving Strength/ RB Pilates. She has been teaching in fitness studios all throughout Dutchess and Orange County. Rebekah fell in love with the mind-body connection that Pilates fosters. She quickly embarked on her journey to become a Comprehensive trained Pilates Instructor once realizing the many benefits this system has to offer. Rebekah is passionate about encouraging her clients’ health and wellness goals, and supporting a consistent movement routine. She currently resides in the Hudson valley and she enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors with her dog! She is excited to teach at Club Pilates and is dedicated to supporting future clients' health and wellness goals through the principles of Pilates that will help balance and focus the body and mind.

Four years ago, Laura began taking Pilates apparatus classes every week in the hopes of resolving her chronic lower back pain. Two months later, she was shocked to see how quickly her body was responding. Laura was thrilled and relieved by the physical improvements, and at how fun her time was in class. She felt like she was accessing a sacred knowledge that gave her greater power over her body as a newfound passion was born through the profound experiences practicing the Pilates Method. Laura’s journey to certification began with Juliet Harvey at Beacon Pilates where she received her 500 hour Pilates Instructor Certification. She apprenticed with Beth Graziano, a Romana Kryzanowska trained teacher, for almost two years. Her time working with these master teachers has deepened her understanding of the benefit of Pilates to use foundational movements to stretch and strengthen the spine and its supporting muscles to relieve back pain. Laura learned that the attention to form is more important than getting through the exercise itself. Her belief in adhering to the “6 Principles of Pilates”, especially “Precision”, assists clients to alleviate back pain and feel an overall sense of health and vitality. As soon as she started teaching, Laura felt a deep sense of satisfaction, helping others harness the same power and mastery in their bodies. While finding a new profession was unexpected, she found teaching PIlates to be incredibly rewarding and is grateful that this brilliant method exists to help others heal themselves on their Pilates journeys. In addition to being a Pilates Instructor, Laura is also a certified Pilates Equipment Technician.

Alysia is our newest instructor coming out of the teacher-training program. She is a passionate individual with a profound love for the arts and movement. She is a professional dancer and holds her degree from the University of Brockport. Further studies include Broadway Dance Center's Professional program in NYC. Having moved to Los Angeles to follow her dreams, she's worked with a slew of industry professionals on creative and commercial projects including Vogue, H&M x Kenzo, BET awards and On Cloud to name a few. Her dedication to her dancing has brought her into the world of fitness becoming certified Barre instructor and now Pilates Instructor. Alysia mission is to continue to assist clients on their journey to better movement and health"

Arlene teaches at Club Pilates.

Starlene is a certified Pilates instructor, working with a wide range of bodies, ages, and abilities. She started teacher training in May 2024 after two years of personal practice that transformed her strength, posture, and connection to movement. Starlene specializes in Reformer, Wunda Chair, and Tower, and loves helping clients move with confidence and control through breath-focused, supportive sessions. With a passion for people and continued learning, she focuses on infusing hands-on support, personalized corrections, and a whole lot of positive energy in her classes.

Nicole teaches at Club Pilates.

Emma grew up in the Hudson Valley and was a competitive gymnast before discovering Pilates in 2018. With over a decade of experience coaching and teaching middle and high school students, she brings a dynamic and encouraging approach to the studio. She loves how even the smallest movements in Pilates can create a deep burn and enjoys helping clients build strength, mobility, and confidence. Outside of Pilates, you’ll find her traveling, exploring the outdoors with her friends, family and dogs, and checking out the newest restaurants in the Hudson Valley.

Delaney teaches at Club Pilates.

Diana teaches at Club Pilates.

Originally from the UK Emma Davies became a fully certified Pilates instructor in anatomy, mat and equipment through the Kane School of Core Integration in NYC with its emphasis on anatomy, biomechanics and integrating classic Pilates principles with a modern clinical perspective on the body. She taught at three Equinox Pilates studios in NYC as a senior instructor before moving to Dynamic Body Pilates in Union Square full time in 2021 where she taught until moving upstate in 2025. Her client base includes both fitness and special populations. She is experienced in moving clients who are pre-natal and post-partum; with herniated discs, frozen shoulders, hyper mobility (Ehlers Danlos), Crohn's disease, osteoporosis, scoliosis and clients returning to movement after knee and hip replacements. Her clients range in age from 13-103. In addition she has taught mat Pilates at WIN NYC (a supportive shelter for homeless women) and chair-based Pilates programs for residents at three senior living residencies in NYC. She has completed levels 1 and 2 of FAMI (Functional Anatomy for Movement with Injuries) through the Icahn School at Mt Sinai Hospital in NYC. Continuing education includes pre-natal and post-partum training with Deb Goodman PT; and Pilates for scoliosis incorporating Schroth Method techniques (Madeline Black and Karena Thek). Emma believes passionately that movement is medicine and the key to long, healthy, pain-free living. When she’s not teaching Pilates Emma enjoys life in the beautiful upstate town of Rhinebeck where she lives with her husband, two sons and rambunctious hound dog.

Faith teaches at Club Pilates.

Gabby teaches at Club Pilates.

Ella teaches at Club Pilates.

Casey teaches at Club Pilates.

Nikki teaches at Club Pilates.

Curtis, a dedicated personal trainer, sports performance coach and Pilates Instructor, is also a passionate advocate for holistic wellness. Born in Washington D.C. and raised in Newburgh, NY, Curtis has been a prominent figure in the sports, health, and fitness industry since 2006. With a robust background in sports performance, youth fitness, and adult fitness, he has devoted his career to helping ordinary people unlock their full potential through comprehensive physical and mental training. Over the years, Curtis has guided thousands of individuals towards achieving their fitness and sports goals, making a significant impact on their lives and well-being.