CLAUDIA KING, OWNER
Claudia's journey with Pilates started over 18 years ago when she spent a weekend immersed in learning the Pilates mat work. Everything about it clicked for her in those two days she spent working out. Health and fitness had always been an important part of her life. She took many years of dance and practiced yoga for years as well, but Pilates resonated with her more than any other method of exercise. The precision, detail, and depth of the method were connections like nothing she had ever experienced before. So, after many years of being the student, Claudia made the decision to go through a rigorous training program in the Classical method of Pilates. She spent over a year in NYC as an apprentice. With over 700 hours in lessons, observation and training combined, she received her certification with Romana’s Pilates in 2007.
Claudia has many years of experience teaching clients of all ages and abilities. She brings passion, intuition and inspiration to every session and class she teaches. Always the student wanting to learn and progress, Claudia takes lessons regularly and attends workshops as often as her busy schedule allows. In her own practice, she is consistently reminded of how powerful Classical Pilates is for her. Her hope is to impart that connection and knowledge to her clients.
Certifications
Classical Pilates, Romana's Pilates NYC
Buff Bones For Osteoporosis
Pre and Post Natal Pilates, The Center For Women's Fitness
ELDOA Levels 1 & 2
Joanne Goldstein
Joanne Goldstein is a classically trained USPA certified Pilates instructor. She has been teaching for 10 years and is still in love with Pilates and enjoys sharing her passion with her others. Joanne is a mother of 3 grown children and has been married for 35 years. She enjoys working out and in addition to Pilates, does yoga and weight training, but is willing to try almost anything once. She is a creative teacher, thinking out of the box when she needs to and tries to be firm, fun and patient with all her students.
TRACY BLOOM
Tracy was certified in 2010 by the United States Pilates Association, a licensee of the New York Pilates’ Studio Teacher Certification Program, the first and oldest professional Pilates’ teacher training program in the world. Tracy helps her clients develop deep and powerful strength, improve their coordination and balance, all while helping to prevent injuries. “Healing occurs in the presence of movement,” is a favorite motto of Tracy’s. Tracy Bloom attended Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, and has a BS degree. She is also a licensed massage therapist. Practicing Pilates has helped her compete as a rower, triathlete, and nationally ranked Olympic-style weightlifter. She is married, has three children and lives with her husband and 2 toy poodles in Southport.
Bernadette Napolitano
Bernadette has had a passion for health and fitness for as long as she can remember. When she discovered Pilates in 2000 and started taking lessons, she knew she wanted to become an instructor. She was fortunate enough to train in NYC under the tutelage of world renown, Romana Kryzanowska, one of Joseph Pilates’ proteges.
Bernadette was certified in 2004 after completing over 700 hours in lessons, teaching, observation and exams. She has been teaching Pilates for 17 years and continues to train as well as attend workshops. “It is so rewarding and satisfying when I can help my clients achieve their goals to strengthen and tone their bodies. I also realize how important this method is for the vitality of my clients no matter what their age.”
SARAH COLLINS
Sarah is a classically trained Pilates instructor from Simona Cipriani's Art of Control. She received her MFA in modern dance from Sarah Lawrence College.
She looks forward to helping her clients become stronger and injury-free so they can pursue a healthy and pain-free life. Her motto is, “You deserve to enjoy this life that you have been given. Start taking care of YOU, because you deserve it.” Sarah is married, has two children and lives in Darien. Sarah was recently featured on Darien Moms. Read the interview here.
SARAH ELLIS
Sarah E’s Pilates journey began because she had been experiencing chronic back pain from a car accident and wanted to try something new that might help. She started taking classes, and within just a few months, she found relief and felt better than ever. The results she experienced and the profound impact Pilates had in her life took her on a path to becoming a teacher.
After several years as a client, Sarah started her teacher training and received her certification from Power Pilates in 2016. She worked in several studios in NYC before moving to the suburbs of CT. Sarah has taught a wide range of clientele: older, younger, injured, and pre and post-natal. One of the many aspects of Pilates Sarah loves is the fact that she can always adapt and modify any exercise while still challenging her clients without sacrificing or minimizing their goals.
Sarah’s clients will tell you that she has a bubbly and infectious personality. Her motto is “Have fun while focusing on your goals. YES, Please!”