The Story Behind Inspire Movement
​The Inspire Movement studio began somewhat unexpectedly.
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I studied dance and lighting design at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. After graduating, I moved to New York City to work as a lighting designer for a dance company in Chinatown. I had always been interested in yoga, so I completed my 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga teacher training while living in the city. I eventually moved away from lighting design and started working at a Gyrotonic and Pilates studio. There I became certified in Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis, completed specialized equipment training, and began teaching full-time.
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As I worked alongside Pilates instructors, I became interested in how Pilates could fill some of the gaps I was seeing in my Gyrotonic clients. After taking sessions with experienced teachers, I was drawn to its structure and progression, and decided to pursue comprehensive classical Pilates training to bring that structure and depth into my work.
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By then, I had built a career I loved and a thriving private clientele. I wasn't looking to open a studio. I was actually just hoping to buy a few pieces of equipment for a spare room in my apartment.
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Then a client told me that a former instructor of hers was closing his Brooklyn studio and selling his equipment. I came down to take a look, expecting to find a piece or two worth buying. Instead, I walked into a space that completely captivated me.
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The studio was filled with beautifully crafted, custom-made classical Pilates apparatus, including a Guillotine I had always wanted to work on. The previous owner generously showed me some exercises on the Guillotine and Reformer while I tried out the equipment. The Reformer was the best I'd ever used. I later learned that most of the studio's apparatus had been custom-made, replicated using the dimensions of equipment at Romana Kryzanowska's studio. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were extraordinary. It was the best equipment I had ever worked on.
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Before I left, the owner made an unexpected suggestion: I should take over the entire studio. I had known him for only about half an hour. I had previously been adamantly against ever owning a studio in NYC, but I couldn't stop thinking about the space. I spent two hours talking with him and the entire train ride home thinking about how it felt to be there.
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That chance encounter became the beginning of Inspire Movement.
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From the start, my priority has been to preserve what made that space so special: its atmosphere, its equipment, and the feeling of being cared for. The studio has evolved since then, and my vision continues to grow, including plans to develop a teacher training program grounded in real teaching experience, mentorship, and apprenticeship.
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But the heart of it remains the same. I want Inspire Movement to be a place where people feel at home, receive thoughtful, experienced instruction, and find that the work means something. When clients tell me they miss the studio while they're away on vacation, I know we've created something special.
Mission
Inspire Movement is a haven in the city—a place to feel grounded, accepted, and cared for. We believe movement has the power to change how people feel in their bodies and how they move through the world.
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Our mission is to bring depth, care, and intention to the practice of Pilates. We honor the richness of the classical method while recognizing that meaningful teaching begins with the individual. We value thoughtful instruction over trends, substance over spectacle, and lasting progress over quick results.
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We want every person who walks through our doors to feel that they matter, that the work is meaningful, and that they have room to grow.
Vision
We envision an enduring community built around a deeper understanding of Pilates—one where people can develop a lifelong practice and instructors can build meaningful, supported careers.
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We want to preserve the depth and integrity of the method through teaching that is grounded in experience, curiosity, and continued learning. We aspire to create a teacher training and apprenticeship path that gives new instructors the mentorship, practical experience, and ongoing support they need to become truly skilled teachers.
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We believe the future of Pilates should be built on more than its popularity. It should be built on depth, care, and respect for both the people who practice and the people who teach. We want Inspire Movement to be part of making that future possible.
Cours particuliers
Start with our Introductory Package. It includes three one-on-one sessions for $360.
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Three sessions give you time to become familiar with the studio, learn the fundamentals, and experience the value of individual instruction. Your instructor can get to know how you move and begin building a practice around your needs.
The package is valid for one month.
Cours particuliers
Private sessions don't have to be the only way you practice. You might come in for one private session a week and join a small-group equipment class for another workout, or combine your sessions with mat work at home.
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Your instructor can help you find a rhythm that works for your goals, schedule, and budget. What matters most is building a practice you can keep coming back to.