Barbara Place- Barbara has been teaching fitness & movement for more than 27 years. Barbara studied the “Authentic” Pilates method under the 1st generation master instructor Romana Kryzanowska at Drago’s in NYC. Romana worked for and studied with Joseph Pilates before he passed. Barbara has been practicing the method since 1997 & She became guild certified in 2003. Barbara is also a certified group fitness leader, personal trainer and spin instructor. Barbara teaches mat, tower, & reformer classes and private sessions. Barbara is the director of our Pilates program.
Christine Boyer- Christine has over 17 years of experience working and designing fitness programs and group exercise classes in health clubs, corporate settings and the private sector. Christine received her Mat Instructor certification through the PIA Pilates Institute of America. Christine is also a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor. Christine teaches mat class.
Mary Capellas- received her Mat Certification through the Kane School and her Apparatus Certification through The Physical Mind Institute. She is a performer, choreographer and instructor. Mary performs as a Radio city Rockette (over 8 years) on the Great Stage, Radio City Music Hall, in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Mary teaches master classes for the Rockette Experience and adjudicates across the country. Mary teaches mat, tower & reformer classes and private sessions.
Jennylee Cunningham- Jennylee first became interested in Pilates in 2002 while taking mat classes here at the Chatham Club. She became fully certified in 2006 through the PhysicalMind Institute in NYC. Jennylee is continuing her education and earning her masters in nutrition. Jennylee currently teaches mat, tower & reformer classes and private sessions.
Kate Hewson- Kate began her involvement with Pilates in 2001. Personally benefitting physically and mentally, she was hooked. Kate received her Pilates Mat Certification through Power Pilates in NYC. She has been instructing mat classes for 6 years and continues to study it. She is currently in training for her full certification through Physical Mind Institute in NYC.
Suzanne McShane- Suzanne received her Pilates Mat and Concentration (apparatus) certification from the Physical Mind Institute. She began as a student of Pilates in 2000 and has been a fitness advocate for 20 years. Suzanne is a graduate of Penn State University and holds her M.S from the University of Pennsylvania. Before transitioning to a career in fitness, Suzanne worked in the commercial insurance business.
Cheryl Riker- Cheryl is a STOTT certified Pilates instructor and yoga teacher. While teaching yoga she was introduced to the method and began her studies with STOTT. She continues her studies in both Pilates and yoga to enhance her teachings of the mind body connection. Cheryl teaches mat, reformer class, and private sessions and yoga.
Kathleen Wallace- Kathleen has been a member of the Chatham Club for many years. She became an avid Pilates student and decided to become mat certified and share her love of the method with other members. “Pilates has effected profound positive change in my life, and I invite you to experience what Pilates can do for you”. Kathleen is certified through PowerPilates in NYC. Kathleen currently teaches mat class.
