Club Pilates

Owner/Instructor

Kari teaches at Club Pilates.

After 10 years in the Media business, Sarah moved with her husband and kids from the city to the 'burbs, deciding to change her focus to staying at home with her young children. Sarah was always an avid athlete, and found that keeping up with fitness helped give her the sanity break she needed. Running became a favorite pastime but something was missing - which she found through Pilates. Not only did Pilates help strengthen Sarah in a way no other exercise has, but it helped her to find a way to connect her love of fitness with her love of helping others. Training to become an instructor was an no brainer! Sarah's classes are upbeat, challenging and always fun - be prepared to work hard and walk out with a smile on your face!

Michelle has always enjoyed trying new fitness activities, but when she started practicing Pilates in 2005 she found what she had been missing! In 2008, Michelle left the marketing world and completed her pilates training, falling in love with sharing the power and magic of pilates with others. Michelle is classically trained by Clain Thomson DiPalma, who was taught by Romana Kryzanowska. After a few years at home with her two kids, she is thrilled to be back teaching pilates.

Charlene teaches at Club Pilates.

January Hagan teaches at Club Pilates.

Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Mikiko moved to NYC and graduated from Pratt Institute with a degree in Interior Design. Having a love for fitness she had always kept active until she hurt her knee during a run. That led to her discovery of Pilates, and Mikiko left the corporate world to pursue her passion. She completed her comprehensive Pilates training program through Center For Movement in NYC and mat program from FTP Japan. You can experience Pilates in both English and Japanese with her! Mikiko loves working with people and believes in the importance of body-mind connection.

Jennifer discovered her love of Pilates after graduating college. While enrolled at a Yoga studio she found herself drawn to the singular Pilates class on the schedule instead. This love quickly led to a mat certification of her own. Soon she was teaching the very class that first started her on her journey! In 2011 she decided to make a career of it and enrolled in the Balanced Body education program. In 2012 she quit her full time job at a software company and the rest is history! Jennifer is a comprehensively trained Balanced Body instructor. When she isn’t instructing Jennifer enjoys the beach, writing, traveling, cocktails with friends and spending time with her son and husband.

Kelly has always been involved in athletics and exercise throughout her life. While raising a family of two sons who wrestle, and a daughter who plays soccer, she continues to train being involved in many different forms of fitness. Kelly is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and is finishing up her certification in Functional Medicine Health Coaching. She has a passion for helping women take back their lives through nutrition, lifestyle and movement. She has been mentored by Patricia Moreno and has completed her IntenSati leadership training. She is also Barre Intensity Certified. Kelly found Pilates again after some debilitating back issues. She instantly fell in love with the Club Pilates studio and group training approach on the reformer. Cardio Sculpt quickly became one of her favorite classes. She feels that Pilates can help anyone at any stage of their life. Pilates improves your posture and core strength, as well as helps you make a mind body connection. Kelly hopes her unique approach and experience with fitness will help you reach your own unique goals.

Veronica teaches at Club Pilates.

Stephanie teaches at Club Pilates.

Doug is a health and wellness expert with a decade of experience as a trainer, mentor, and lecturer. He began his career as a Personal Trainer, working at both small, private facilities, as well as NY Sports Club, where he designed core-strengthening programs for large classes and private clients During this time, he was inspired by a Physical Therapist and gym owner who encouraged him to get his certification in Pilates and help clients simultaneously strengthen and heal their bodies. After completing his certification through Pilates Academy International, Doug has successfully taught both the Mat and Reformer methods to individuals and groups. For Doug, the greatest reward is sharing his knowledge with those who need it most.

Samantha teaches at Club Pilates.

Kayleigh Pender teaches at Club Pilates.

Nancy teaches at Club Pilates.

Gabi teaches at Club Pilates.

Rebecca teaches at Club Pilates.

Elana teaches at Club Pilates.

Janice teaches at Club Pilates.

Cathy teaches at Club Pilates.

Agata teaches at Club Pilates.

Jena teaches at Club Pilates.

Theresa teaches at Club Pilates.

Lauren teaches at Club Pilates.

Marilou teaches at Club Pilates.

Born and raised in Short Hills, Jody is thrilled to be bringing her love of Pilates to her hometown. As a lifelong athlete, Jody found Pilates 15 years ago as a way to compliment her active lifestyle. She quickly realized Pilates not only gave her increased physical strength but also mental clarity and confidence. As a mom of three young children, Jody finds that Pilates has continued to improve her overall health and has helped her be a more present and engaged mom and wife. Jody is thankful to be able to help others discover the benefits of Pilates for both the mind and body. She focuses her instruction on building core strength, overall fitness, and flexibility through guided movement. You will love her consistent, energetic and fun approach which makes her classes engaging for people of all ages and abilities. As a teacher, Jody loves seeing clients grow in strength and flexibility and is happy to be a motivating force to challenge them along the way.

Lisa is an avid runner and Pilates enthusiast! After having her first child, she had tremendous lower back pain and started taking Pilates to heal her back. She really noticed a difference and had improved movement and strength in her core Lisa has her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Boston University and worked in Human Resources for 12 years, but after having her 1st child, decided to make a career change and studied Pilates through Balanced Body She has a passion for Pilates and specifically pre and post-natal Pilates as a way of supporting and healing the body during and after pregnancy. She received her pre/post-natal and diastasis recovery certification through The Center for Women’s Fitness She strives to share her wealth of knowledge and experience with her clients and plans to continually broaden her scope of knowledge and education in Pilates as she grows as a teacher

Angie discovered Pilates while using a membership through ClassPass. After one class she was hooked and instantly knew she wanted to explore becoming an instructor. She enrolled in the Club Pilates Teacher Training and completed her certification in November 2021! Angie combines her knowledge from her degree in Occupational Therapy and her love for group fitness when developing her classes. Aside from Pilates, Angie loves puppies, pop culture, summer weather, and quality time with her friends, family, and boyfriend.

Elana found Club Pilates on a whim. After losing her job, and not wanting to go back into the education field in the height of the pandemic, she found Club Pilates on an online ad for a front desk job. Elana fell in love with the environment of the studio and felt accepted by all the loving members surrounding her. Club Pilates quickly became Elana's home away from home, but something was missing. Elana enjoyed taking Pilates classes, but didn't understand the full benefits of the practice until a back injury set her back. While working with an instructor one-on-one, Elana became inspired to become a Pilates instructor and wanted to start making a difference in other peoples' lives. Thus, in March 2022, Elana enrolled in the Club Pilates Teacher Training Program. Now with her Comprehensive Pilates Certification, Elana has found her purpose and is fulfilling her dreams of proving to others you can achieve anything with a little hard work and patience. She truly embodies the Club Pilates lifestyle which is all about how to move better and feel better in everything you do. Nothing makes Elana happier than seeing others smile once class is over. "Becoming a Pilates Instructor was the best decision I could've made. Because of Pilates, I feel stronger and more confident than ever before. I'm excited to share my knowledge of the practice and inspire others the way my instructors inspired me!”