Club Pilates

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  Angela Goldman

  Instructor

  Angela enjoys staying active and energized through her Pilates practice and teaching, road cycling in the warmer months and teaching spin classes. Angela’s focus on proper form and breathing helps members build a strong foundation that supports their other physical activities and allows members to advance to higher levels within their Pilates practice. Angela is committed to helping members make every class rewarding and enjoyable.

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  Brielle Hoth.

  Guest Instructor

  Ever since Brielle was a child she has always loved working out, sports, and being active. Brielle competitively swam until the end of high school. Throughout college, she would attend fitness classes and take use of the gym. After graduating she was looking for a new type of workout, having become bored with regular gyms. Brielle started taking Pilates classes in December 2016 and immediately fell in love. In 2017, Brielle continued on her Pilates journey and graduated from the Club Pilates Teacher Training Program. Always looking to learn more, she recently became ActivMotion Bar certified. Brielle’s classes are fun, challenging and full of knowledge which always has clients working out to their full potential.

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  Christine McKeever

  Instructor

  Fitness and sports has always been a part of Christine’s life. In High School Christine was a Gymnast and found Pilates and Yoga to gain both strength and flexibility. She continued to practice Pilates and found Club Pilates in 2018. In 2019, she decided, through the passion for her own practice, to become a fully certified Pilates Instructor. Alongside her 500hr Club Pilates Certification she also holds a Certification in TRX. Christine believes in “doing what you love” and she shares that in every class she teaches.

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  Denise Donofrio

  Instructor

  Exercise has always been a part of Denise’s life. Having grown up playing sports, and becoming a gym enthusiast after college, Denise became exposed to mat Pilates. She worked in the business world and then decided to get her masters degree in special education. She taught until she started a family and decided to stay home to raise her 3 kids. During this time, she continued to practice Pilates and hoped to one day get certified. When opportunity knocked, Denise enrolled in the Club Pilates certification program and obtained her 500 hour certification. When Denise isn’t teaching Pilates, she can be found taking Spin classes, Pilates, shuffling her kids to various destinations or simply hanging out with her husband.

• Dianna Haschke

  Guest Instructor

  Dianna fell in love with Pilates after her first class years ago. After taking years Of Mat, Reformer & Tower classes, decided to follow her passion and become a certified Pilates Instructor. Dianna completed her 500 hours of Pilates training on all Apparatus through Jumping Frog Teaching Academy. As well as, Barre Above Certification & Barre trained through Booty Barre, TRX Live Certification, Pilates Suspension Method TRX Certification, and ActivMotion Bar Certification. Dianna worked for an Orthopedic surgeon for 20 years and has many modifications for injuries & limitations you might experience.

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  Erin Norton

  Instructor

  Erin Carlisle Norton is a professional dancer, choreographer, movement educator, Pilates instructor, and Artistic Director of the nonprofit dance company The Moving Architects. She has taught Pilates throughout the country at gyms, dance studios, universities, community centers, and private studios in Chicago, NYC, New Jersey, Columbus (OH), and Rehoboth Beach (DE), and continues to guest teach and tour regionally, nationally, and internationally through her dance company. Erin holds a BFA and MFA in Dance from The Ohio State University and a Graduate-level Laban Certificate in Movement Analysis from Columbia College Chicago. She became a Certified Pilates Instructor in 2005 through the Pilates Method Alliance and From the Center Pilates Studio in Chicago, with Barre training through TotalBarre. Erin’s goal as a Pilates instructor is to help individuals build strength of body and strength of mind to live and feel better every day.

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  Jenn Plaza

  Instructor

  Jennifer Plaza has been teaching Pilates since September 2009. She received her 500hr Comprehensive Certification through the classical Power Pilates system taught at a boutique studio in Tenafly, NJ. During her time in Tenafly she previously taught the teaching academy certifying close to 60 instructors. With a passion for continued education she went on to complete her ActivMotion Bar Certification to gain more knowledge so that her clients never take the same class twice! Jenn loves to teach in a group setting, challenging the members with small controlled movements while focusing on good form and technique.

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  Krystal Pelaez

  Regional Operations Manager, Instructor

  Krystal Pelaez graduated from the Club Pilates Teacher Training Program and is a certified Pilates Instructor at Club Pilates Wyckoff. She began apprentice teaching in November 2017 and in July 2018 passed her certification with Club Pilates. She currently holds 18+ classes at Club Pilates Wyckoff. Krystal has fallen in love with the art of Pilates and all the wonders it does for the mind, body and soul. Krystal’s passion in teaching Pilates is shown by her high energy and fun classes that are enjoyed by all levels. Her classes are exciting, challenging and engaging. She pays attention to form and safety and offers many different variations to the exercises. She is always encouraging clients to try their best and celebrates their achievements with them. You may also find Krystal at the front desk as a sales representative helping member with any billing/membership questions. Krystal also teaches Kickboxing and has taught dance for over 15 years. She loves celebrating members fitness wins and takes special care of all the clients in her classes. Fitness has been monumental in her own life and by instructing she is able to help others achieve their goals and inspire them along the way to believe they can do anything!

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  Lia Masciulli

  Lead Instructor, Master Trainer

  Lia Masciulli, MBA, PMA®-CPT: Lia has been teaching for 10+ years but she describes herself as a lifelong student of the body. With a background in Pilates, Barre and Yoga, Lia brings a holistic perspective to her teaching. Her passion lies in connecting with her students, honoring their individual practice and needs. She specializes in Pre/Postnatal Pilates, Osteoporosis and has pioneered a series supporting the physical and emotional well being of Teens. Lia leads her classes with a strong voice and a soft heart, with alignment, form and breath at the core of every practice.

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  Marta Rotolo

  Instructor

  After practicing Pilates for over sixteen years, Marta decided to leave her career in the corporate world to make Pilates a lifestyle (Do Pilates Do Life!). She completed the Teacher Training Program at Club Pilates and is currently completing her certification as an Apprentice Instructor. Her love of Pilates comes through in the studio, where she is always trying to connect with her students and share that passion with them. Marta’s training method focuses on the student’s connection with their body and movement, always breaking down each exercise so that her students understand what they are doing and why. Marta’s relaxed but clear cueing will have you leaving her class feeling challenged, worked out, and also peaceful.

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  Michael Birro

  Guest Instructor, Master Trainer

  Michael Scott Birro has been practicing & teaching the Pilates method of movement since 2005. Michael's teaching experience includes both one-on-one as well as group classes for athletes, dancers & everyday people of all ages, levels & backgrounds. Michael has become a seasoned Pilates instructor, learning and working alongside prominent Pilates professionals such as Irene Dowd, Tom Meyers, Eric Franklin, and Jennifer Stacey. Michael's training methods emphasize a strong bond between teacher and student, fostering engagement, inspiration, safety, and inner strength, both physically and mentally. Come take his class or book a private & find out what all the excitement is about!

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  Nirit Yeheskel-Malul

  Instructor

  Nirit was first introduced to Pilates as a way to find relief from her own back injuries. The results were shocking. After only two months, the pain she suffered was gone. She felt refreshed and fully alive after her lessons. She found a new sense of self. At the time Nirit worked in the apparel industry owning her own boutique, but realized that she was missing the amazing feeling of being active. After realizing the incredible benefits of Pilates she decided to take a chance to pursue her passion and is now nationally certified through Pilates On fifth in New York City. Her ability to understand the body, and her intensive knowledge of Pilates, makes her the passionate teacher that she is. Watching her clients discover something new within themselves is truly the most rewarding part of her job.

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  Pattie McTigue

  Instructor

  Pattie McTigue began her Pilates training while studying ballet at The New Jersey Ballet Company. She graduated from Fordham University with a degree in English Literature and attained her Classical Pilates Certification from Core Pilates NYC. After graduating, she continued as a full time student at the French Academie of Ballet in New York City and was accepted to join the Premier Division Ballet Company in 2014. Subsequently, she completed Broadway Dance Centers Professional Semester and became a certified Personal Trainer (NASM). She has performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Bergen PAC and at the Alvin Ailey Theater. Her passion for Pilates has assisted in her ballet career and she is ardent about sharing all the benefits Pilates has to offer.

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  Stephanie Lescheck

  Instructor

  Stephanie Lescheck, recent graduate of the Club Pilates Certification Program has been practicing Pilates for over three years. Ever since Stephanie was a child, she was always active in sports, and enjoyed exercising. She competitively played basketball until the end of her senior year of High School and was a three-year varsity athlete. Stephanie completed her training while working towards her B.A. in Psychology at Montclair State University. Stephanie’s goal a Pilates Instructor is to help clients build mind-body connection and work towards earning each progression and reaching new heights after every cla

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  Suzi Stellenwerf

  Instructor

  Suzi Stellenwerf, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, has been training clients one on one for the past 15 years. She is additionally trained in TRX, SilverSneakers and CPR. Later, Suzi received her degree in Dietetic Technology and has counseled clients over the years regarding healthy eating habits, as well as weight loss and disease prevention through nutrition and exercise. Suzi’s teaching philosophy has always been focused on the mind and body connection to achieve attainable goals in a safe and effective way. Suzi completed her Pilates education through the Club Pilates Teacher Training program and is currently an Instructor. She brings positivity and motivation to all her classes!

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  Toni Lynn Borowski

  Instructor

  Toni discovered Pilates while working in a corporate HR role in NYC in 2003. After the first class, she fell in love with Pilates and continued to take classes to improve her strength and flexibility. Pilates was often a great reprieve from a stressful job for Toni. When Club Pilates began opening studios in North Jersey she was ecstatic and became a member. She often thought about becoming a Pilates Instructor and was thrilled when she discovered that Club Pilates offers a Teacher Training Program. She enrolled in January 2018 and is currently an Apprentice Instructor and will be completing the course work shortly to become a fully certified Instructor. Toni’s love of Pilates and helping others is the perfect combination, and she is looking forward to continuing her Pilates education to bring clients the very best experience through fun, challenging classes.

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  Valerie Theodorou.

  Instructor

  Valerie fell in love with Pilates during her college years. As a dancer, she’s continued her passion of movement and health by becoming a Pilates Instructor. She completed her training through Club Pilates and works to help people find their flow!

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  Vanessa Winter-miles

  Instructor

  Vanessa knew she was hooked after her first reformer Pilates class in 2009. Her Instructor and friend encouraged her to seek a Pilates career but it wasn’t until years later, moving back home to NJ, that she learned of Club Pilates and took the leap. She left behind her 20 year design career to become a Pilates Instructor with the desire to work with people and spread her excitement and passion of Pilates. She completed her 500 hour Club Pilates Teacher Training with additional certifications in TRX and ActivMotion Bar and could not be more excited! Her passion and love of reformer Pilates shows up in each class as well as a desire to give her clients, “ me “ time. A place to get a great full body workout while centering their body and mind.

• Chris Sapka

  Owner
• Allison Sapka

  Owner, General Manager, Instructor