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Pilates for every Body is supported by a group of certified professionals all having varied areas of expertise in health, fitness and wellness and a sum total of over 30 years experience
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Patty Maraldo is the Director of Pilates for EVERY Body. She holds a BFA in Dance Education from Marymount Manhattan College and Pilates and yoga certifications with PowerHouse, IMX, Stott, Yogafit Level I, Level II, Kids, Prenatal, Seniors, IFTA Mat-Flex, New York City Ballet Workout, Marymount Manhattan College Fitness Specialist Certification Program. She is a fitness, dance and theatre presenter for TSI Summit, NYSTEA and DEA. Patty has appeared in and is a contributing writer for The New York Times, Strong Magazine, New Living and Long Island Woman Magazines. She has been featured on network television including FOX channel 5, CBS channel 2, CBS's Eye on America and Cablevision’s channel 12. Through Pilates for EVERY Body, Patty strives to to introduce the technique, grace, true courtesy and dignity of ballet, Pilates and yoga into the fitness world and hopes to be able to offer an all-encompassing perspective influenced by the discipline of dance, the collaborative qualities of theatre, the diligence of business management and the open-minded approach of working with a variety of populations.
Patty Demonstrates Pilates for Every Body |
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Robin Cantone holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance from Towson State University. In addition to more than 13 years of teaching experience she holds several certifications including: IM=X Pilates, AAAI/ISMA Yoga, Pre/Post Natal, AFAA Group Fitness, Personal Training, Johnny G Spin and Urban Rebounding. She believes that everyone has the ability to benefit from Pilates and Yoga from the average person to the finely tuned athlete, all it takes is a willingness to learn. |
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Gary Pfleger has been practicing Hatha Yoga for 6 years and teaching for the last 3 years. He is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the 500 hour level. He has been a Registered Polarity Practitioner for 5 years giving him an experiential understanding of the Subtle Body. He has studied the art of Reiki and received attunements from a Reiki Master. All of this has opened a flow of energies within him and has given him an understanding of the human experience that he integrates into his Hatha Yoga classes.
Gary teaches an eclectic blend that includes the sequencing method and breathing practices of Viniyoga and the attention to alignment of the Iyengar method. The focus of synchronizing breath with the movement of vinyasa and the practice of bringing your awareness throughout your entire body will teach you to perfect your asana from the inside out.
Gary's intention is to assist you in bringing your physical and subtle body to a state of balance, wholeness, and connectedness. Within that state, your own personal intentions can be nurtured and grow to realization. |
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Connie Falconieri is a certified AFAA personal trainer. She holds a PACE certification (People with Arthritis Can Exercise) where her emphasis is on improved self image and self esteem through increased physical well being. She is a speaker for Long Beach Medical Center for the Arthritis support group and is a certified SILVER SNEAKERS instructor offering classes designed to increase strength, range of movement and activities for daily living to seniors. Connie has be practicing Pilates for 8 years. She is certified with THE PILATES INSTITUE OF AMERICA and continues her studies under the teachings of Patty Maraldo.
Using her background in dance, ballet and gymnastics along with her fitness experience Connie has developed her philosophy on fitness as working with "the whole person." Positive results are created by focusing on physical, social, mental and spiritual well being with a strong emphasis on lifestyle changes and better choices in order to improve overall health, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. |
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Patricia Eppolito/Kreiner – began practicing Pilates in 1999 to rehabilitate an Ice Dancing injury. She received her Mat Certification from the PhysicalMind Institute 8 years ago, Ball Fitness from Resist a Ball and in all apparatus from Master Trainer Barbara Sampson. Patti is certified for Standing Pilates from Liza Rodriges at the PhysicalMind Institute. Patti has worked in rehabilitation, with injured clients, and with dancers. Patti continues to study under various master trainers including Renee Ricca and Charmaine Surface and Patty Maraldo. As a Pilates Trainer, Patti hopes to inspire others to explore the beauty of movement through Pilates and understand what it can do for them. Her focus is to teach clients how to improve their concentration, build stamina, increase range of motion, correct alignment of their bodies, prevent injuries for their active lifestyle, and help them recover from injuries, as well as help those with Asthma. She is interested in educating others regardless of weight, gender or age as to the power of their own bodies, where mind and body function as a whole creating a balanced well being. Patti loves all the apparatus of Pilates, and is particularly fond of the Wunda Chair.
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Leigh Ann Kearney – Leigh Ann started her fitness career 18 years ago as an AFAA certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. After seeking her own treatments for back and pelvis discomfort Leigh Ann became a certified instructor through Nesta for yoga and PowerHouse for Pilates. Leigh Ann has studied under Patty Maraldo for both yoga and Pilates and shares Patty’s commitment to health and wellness. She has completed 5 marathons including Boston as a qualifier. Leigh Ann strongly feels that pilates is keeping her back an pelvis healthy and pain free.
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Laura Falzone – earned her doctoral degree in physical therapy at Stony Brook University. She holds an M.S.P.T. from Columbia University and a B.A. in psychology from the University of New Hampshire. She has experience with diverse populations, currently working in both pediatrics (ages 0-21) and adult orthopedics. Laura holds a certification in pilates rehabilitation through Polestar Pilates and integrates the principles and practices of pilates with those of physical therapy. Laura has always had an interest in women’s health, prevention, and wellness. She recently published an article in the Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy on the effects of exercise on pregnant women. Laura is committed to lifelong learning and regularly takes continuing education courses. She has completed coursework in prenatal and postpartum exercise, osteoporosis management, pelvic floor re-education, and specialized manual therapy courses.
Laura’s interest in movement developed over her years as a competition gymnast. After incurring neck and back injuries in two accidents, Laura turned to pilates to help promote strength, alignment, posture, balance/coordination, and symmetry of movement. Having had such positive results, she wants to help others achieve their own health and wellness goals. |
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Carla Sacken – is a seasoned fitness professional offering 17 years of experience as a group fitness instructor, personal trainer, manager of group fitness and in-home personal training business. She holds several certifications in the fitness industry including ACE Group Fitness, AFAA Personal Training, PHI Pilates, IMX Pilates and Johnny G. Spin. She regularly attends workshops and is committed to lifelong learning.
Carla found her passion for Pilates for its ability to reach out to every facet of the population. It is truly an amazing regimen in training the body for strength, alignment, posture, symmetry and breathing not to mention its positive effect on the mind that creates a sense of overall well-being.
Carla has had the good fortune of studying under Patty Maraldo and continues to do so. Teaching has been, is and will continue to be her passion. |
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Elisa Keena MS, RD, CD/N – is a nutritionist, practitioner of healing arts and yoga instructor.
She holds a BS in biology from Hofstra University and a Master degree in Medical Biology with a specialization in Nutrition from Long Island University. She was the Director of the Nutrition Residency program at Long Island College Hospital for 5 years where she held certifications in diabetes education and critical care nutrition. Elisa has worked as an adjunct professor at CW Post Campus of Long island University as well as a certified personal trainer.
Elisa studied at the Touching Spirit Center for 7 year in the teacher trainer program She became an instructor in alternative modes of healing and meditation. She is trained at evaluating, balancing and healing via therapeutic touch in energy subtleties
Elisa has completed advanced level two Reiki Certifications with Dhyal Singh Khalsa and has been introduced to the Huna Healing Tradition, Navaho Medicine Wheel and received the TAO.
Elisa has been practicing yoga since childhood and recently fulfilled the requirements of levels 1-5 for the YOGAFIT training system, along with prenatal and seniors specializations on her way to the 200 hour Yoga alliance certification.
She has a part time private nutrition practice where she combines her knowledge of traditional , allopathic and holistic modalities to provide an individualized approach which utilizes nutrition, exercise, yoga, healing and meditation to act as a catalyst for change for the whole person.
Elisa has written articles and been published in Cooking Light, Readers Digest, and Cardiology.
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Sharon Borst has always maintained a mind body fitness program and began her Pilates journey with Pilates Academy International while at Delta Airlines. After her retirement from Delta, she chose to make Pilates her second career. In addition to her CPR certification, Sharon is certified through PAI in all large apparatus, small apparatus and mat levels. Sharon credits her years at Delta for her exceptional people skills and knows that she has the understanding and patience to guide people through a regimen that will enhance their quality of life. |
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Joanna Asher RYT completed her Yoga Alliance 200-hour yoga teacher training with Patricia Morris at Little Yoga House in Wantagh, New York. She also earned her Pilates teacher certification through Pilates Academy International in New York City in 2008. Joanna’s classes vary from Mat Pilates, Yogalites (a core-focused mix of Pilates exercises and yoga postures), and Vinyasa Yoga with a strong emphasis on mind/body presence and proper alignment. She is forever grateful for the strength, balance, peace of mind, and happiness that yoga has introduced into her life and is dedicated to introducing these physical and emotional benefits to her students. By fostering a deep connection to our physical bodies, we are better able to access and even control our thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Joanna hopes to inspire happiness, foster confidence, and help her students realize the infinite possibilities available to them.
“…none but ourselves can free our minds.” - Bob Marley |
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Xavier Marzan was born in New York City and raised mostly in Puerto Rico. He is a classically trained ballet dancer who studied at Julian E. Blanco of Classical Ballet in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and was a member of Ballet Classico, Ballet de San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the School of American Ballet in New York, among others. He has performed in many productions both in New York and Puerto Rico. In 1998, his ballet career was cut short because of an injury. Not willing to give up dancing, Xavier began taking ballroom and hip hop classes, which led him to become an instructor of modern dances — Latin in particular — specializing in cha cha, rumba and dance technique. He has taught at Arthur Murray Dance Studios and at Soho Dance Studio in New York. Xavier’s passion for making dance, especially Latin dances, a multi-generational interest — staying modern and current while still keeping the classic elements alive — was the inspiration for creating this Web site, which is meant to be a hub of dance information and a networking site for artists and dancers. Xavier is currently teaching out of several studios, teaching latin dances and swing and is a certified Zumba instructor. |
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Kristen Petliski fell deeply in love with the beautiful and transformative practice of yoga. She has been exploring the practice for nearly ten years and is certified through Laughing Lotus College of Yoga in NYC. She believes yoga is for everyone and anyone. She loves to breathe, move, sweat, play and pray. Her classes combine creative vinyasa flow with a joyful connection to the spirit to awaken one's true nature and celebrate our beautiful lives. She is forever grateful to all the teachers who have helped her along this path.
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