Club Pilates

Bios

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  Somer Connolly

  Somer started doing Pilates in New York at the age of 13. She fell in love with the slow, safe movements that protected her from injuries throughout her soccer career. She started teaching Pilates during college, and continued her anatomical education by becoming a movement specialist and comprehensively certified Pilates instructor through STOTT Pilates in Toronto, Ontario. Pilates is her life, her passion, and her mission is to share this healthy movement lifestyle with everyone she can. Check out her classes for a mix of classical and creative contemporary moves!

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  Michelle Feddon

  Michelle fell in love with Pilates when she first experienced it as a student in 1999. She was initially certified in Pilates mat through PhysicalMind™ in 1999, taught by Michael Wright of Body College in D.C. In 2000, she completed a year of Pilates Allegro/Reformer Certification Training with Polestar Pilates, instructed by Shelly Power and Brent Anderson. In 2001, she completed an intensive 455-hour Pilates Apparatus Certification with Core Dynamics Pilates under the direction of Michele Larsson and Kevin Bowen, a program that places its focus on historical Pilates, requiring an understanding of human movement and the ability of the teacher to instruct correctly to a diverse clientele. Michelle’s specialty is efficiently seeing and correcting posture faults and movement limitations in her students. Michelle is a third generation Pilates teacher! (Joseph Pilates taught Eve Gentry, who then taught Michele Larsson, who in turn taught Michelle.). She received her Physical Therapist Assistant A.S. degree in 2007 and has maintained her PTA license since that time. For the past twelve years, she has specialized in working with the senior population. Michelle received her Barre Above teacher certification in 2019 and implements this training in her group classes. Extensively educated in Pilates for Pregnancy, Pilates for Osteoporosis and Pilates for Scoliosis, Michelle is also trained in rehabilitating the body towards functional, pain-free movement. She has a passion for movement and health and is so excited to be a part of the excellence that is Club Pilates!

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  Greg Katz

  Originally from South Africa, Greg has a diploma in Sports Management and an Advanced Certification in Nutritional Science. Greg has always had a passion for the field of health and fitness. He has extensive experience in Sports Management, and has taught and coached sports to children in schools and sports centers as well as exercise classes designed for children with special needs. Greg has been an avid marathon runner for the past 20 years, is a running coach, and has run in many marathons throughout different countries as well as The New York City Marathon. While living in London for several years, Greg became very interested in Pilates. He acquired his Pilates Reformer certification in London and worked as a Reformer instructor there for two years, as well as a certified Spin instructor. Greg then moved to California where he progressed in Pilates by studying his Mat Certification under the late well-renowned Julian Littleford. From there, he moved to NYC as a freelance Pilates instructor with experience training all types of clients of various injuries, misalignment and rehabilitation through the use of all Pilates apparatus. Greg comes to our studio with a passion for Pilates and many years of experience in the health and fitness industry!

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  Tania Drago

  Tania is an incredibly talented and passionate Pilates Instructor . She is an enthusiast in Pilates Barre, Yoga, and aerobics. Fusing all of these together is what makes her a rising Club Pilates Instructor . Tania is also Reiki (Level 1) certified and has a love for crystal healing. She has been certified in Crystal Healing 101 & 102. Tania’s next goal is to become a Yoga instructor . She continues to further her education in order to expand her knowledge in the fitness world. In doing so, she’s able to help others achieve their wellness goals, allowing her clients to have a much healthier & happier lifestyle.