Karen Millard
Pilates Instructor
After training as a ballerina, Karen moved to New York City and began teaching at Lotte Berk Method, Broadway Dance Center and various health clubs. In 2001, having become a fully certified Pilates instructor through Power Pilates and studying with Bob Liekens, she studied anatomy and kinesiology with Irene Dowd for four years.
In 2002, she became the first manager of the Pilates Studio at The David Barton Gym on Madison Avenue. In 2005, Karen and her husband relocated to New York’s capital region where she added being a full equipment GYROTONIC® instructor to her list, along with 500 hours of Yoga training (yup – she likes to keep busy!).
In 2010, she was selected to teach Pilates at the NYSSSA-New York City Ballet program, allowing her to stay connected to the dance profession and teach young dancers each summer. She is currently PMA® certified in Pilates, holds an AFFA: Group Exercise Instructor certification and is extremely proud to teach across the country as a Master Trainer for Club Pilates.