Claudia M
Instructor
Claudia has been practicing Pilates for over 20 years. At 34 years old she discovered Pilates after sustaining an injury. She was overweight, out of shape, surgery was not an option, and therapeutics weren't working. She knew it was time for a change. She lost 70lbs through diet and exercise but still did not have a full recovery. Luckily, her trainer got certified in Pilates and she started practicing reformer. After a few months she regained her strength and no longer suffered the crippling pain. She is the first to say, “I’m living proof that Pilates works.” Since then she has trained under 12 different Pilates instructors, including a Pilates elder.
At age 49 she decided it was time for a quality-of-life change and wanted to share her passion for
Pilates with others. She started Pilates Instructor training and earned her certification in less than a year
from Balanced Body. Shortly thereafter she earned her personal training certification.
and a certification as an Integrated Movement Specialist through Balanced Body.
Claudia comes from a medical research background, she was a medical photographer for many years,
working in various hospitals and biotech research, her formal degree is in Biomedical Photographic Communications from Rochester Institute of Technology. She is a lifelong Westchester resident who has taught at Life Time Athletic Club as well as several small studios throughout Westchester and Manhattan.