About the Pilates Loft

Helping Clients Move with Confidence

I love helping people move with confidence,  build lasting strength, and reconnect with their bodies through Pilates that’s thoughtful, precise, and deeply personal. Over nearly 20 years of teaching in Manchester Center, with more than 25,000 hours of instruction, working with beginners through the most advanced levels, I’ve learned that strong, resilient bodies aren’t built through intensity alone — they’re built through understanding, patience, and consistent practice.

My approach is rooted in what I feel is “Pilates with a Soul”: movement that honors the whole person — body, mind, and life experience — not just the workout.

A Lifelong Journey in Movement

My journey with movement began at age three, when I started dancing. By age twelve, my training intensified, studying six days a week in New Jersey and at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. I performed, trained, and studied with extraordinary artists from NYC Ballet, American Ballet Theater, and Martha Graham, and even taught ballet to children and adults while still in my teens. These early experiences gave me a deep understanding of body mechanics, movement patterns, and how unique every individual truly is.

Training and Certification

In 1989, I studied Pilates at SUNY Purchase where I received my BFA in Dance.  Later, I trained more extensively with a Romana’s Pilates instructor before becoming fully and comprehensively certified by Power Pilates® in New York City. I continue to study keeping my work grounded in classical principles while evolving with new insight and understanding. My background in dance and decades of Pilates experience allow me to see subtle movement patterns, assess each client’s needs clearly, and guide progress with precision and care.

A Personalized Approach

Every session — whether private or small-group — is designed around you, your body, and your goals. Pilates is more than a workout; it is preventative care that strengthens the body, supports the nervous system, and builds lasting confidence. Even group classes become adaptable once we’ve worked together privately, so every client can progress safely and comfortably.