Allegra Lopez, Pilates Instructor PMA® - NCPT

Allegra has had the pleasure of teaching at Mind Your Body since 2006 and is our Pre- and Post-Natal specialty instructor. She teaches a variety of clientele, ranging in levels and is often found doing her own (Advanced Practice) in the studio. Allegra is a client favorite and books rather quickly because she focuses on specific alignment, body awareness, and developing core strength, and encourages this to be part of daily life. She has a hands-on approach, supportive, patient, yet persistent. 
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Arielle Medina, Pilates Instructor

Arielle wants her clients to build a movement vocabulary for everyday exercises that can help in their daily routines. She is a living testimony to Pilates; seeing how her body has changed throughout every stage of her Practice. She wants all of our clients to have a better sense of body awareness after each session/class. Arielle is your “cheerleading” instructor who celebrates your biggest and smallest achievements together. Classically and formerly trained as a student of Pilates, she will take you through the steps needed to help you achieve your goals and go far beyond your movement expectations.

Caitlyn Morgan, Pilates Instructor

Caitlyn appreciates the concept that Pilates works all the muscles and improves posture and well-being for all. With minimum effort and maximum results, she enjoys the journey most experienced with the Pilates methodology. Caitlyn teaches with precision and flow with a pleasant approach. She understands the need for a consistent practice to aid in physical change. Being a professional dancer, Caitlyn knows that movement truly improves the quality of one’s life. She has made her home at Mind Your Body and is a class favorite!

Elisabetta Minutoli, Gyrotonic Instructor

Originally trained in Italy, Elisabetta is now a New Yorker! Elisabetta teaches GYROKINESIS and GYROTONIC at MYB studio. Her expertise as a movement instructor leaves every client feeling wonderful! She teaches with detail, patience, and organization. Elisabetta brings a calm and spirited style, which allows all to progress at their own pace. Catch a class or a private and let GYROTONIC become your new movement language. Elisabetta loves the MYB community and feels the joy in teaching in a place which has support from the studio and community of clients.

Fosca Tezzat, Gyrotonic Instructor

Fosca was the youngest certified Gyrotonic graduate, at age 17! She enveloped the Gyrotonic technique as a student in Venice, Italy until New York City became her home. Fosca’s experience as an instructor is diverse, with students’ age range from 14-88. She enjoys teaching dancers, athletes, those recovering from injury the elderly, those with physical disabilities, and those who simply enjoy the movement. Fosca enjoys witnessing her clients enhance their physical stage, while also benefitting from expanding their bodies through movement.

​James Duus, Pilates Instructor

​While working with James, one can expect to focus on the basic fundamentals of physical fitness. He encourages broad concepts and increases the details with practice. James guides each client with a hands-on approach to help releasing and letting go while working for maximum results free of tension. James has enjoyed his twelve years at Mind Your Body and his warm, positive demeanor makes it easy to keep a consistent Pilates practice.  James is trained in Activated Isolated Stretch and with approval, will convert a Pilates lesson to an AI session.

Jillianna Richcrick, Pilates Instructor

Jillianna's love for Pilates is supported by her passion for education. Clients can expect a challenging but safe full body workout at any level, as Jilly will adapt to a client's specific needs or "body mood" for the day, and work toward one's farthest goals. With Jilly, our clients are reminded to enjoy the physical journey, that the mind control precedes muscular control. Jilly holds several trainings and also loves Mind Your Body’s family spirit and devotion to Continuing Education. Jilly is a consummate athlete and former dancer, and her work reflects her dedication to the serious athlete or the novice.

Laura Anders, Pilates Instructor

Through a mixture of classical and contemporary Pilates, Laura focuses on how everyday movement can improve through corrective practice. She customizes each workout for the individual based on long term goals as well as how one is feeling that day. Laura brings focus to her clients’ minds through corrective and specific exercises, pushes clients to new limits and helps all her clients feel good in their bodies. Laura creates a calming environment making the Pilates practice safe for all resulting in a positive and productive workout space.

Lois Steining, Pilates Instructor

True to the Pilates method, Lois connects the mind control over muscles. Lois’ devoted instruction will help you focus your mind on the precision of the exercises.  She will lead you to a road to health and an avenue to love your body. Lois has specialized training in post-operative for breast cancer awareness through the "Pink Ribbon Program." Lois finds that teaching Pilates is her calling. She is also trained in myofascial release and Pre/Post Natal exercise.

Melissa Wong, Pilates Instructor

As an athletic individual, Melissa understands how important Pilates is to keep the entire body moving well and safely. She motivates and energizes each lesson and focuses on the Pilates concepts, leaving clients with a new awareness utilizing stability, mobility, and strength. Melissa fits the lesson to any need of the body in front of her, no matter the age or level. She loves to encourage people to their optimum goals and to observe clients in feeling amazing! Melissa is a great fit for someone just starting to learn Pilates one on one and she will progress the client to flow!

Suzanne Oliver, Pilates Instructor

​Suzanne has been on both sides of the reformer at MYB; first as a client beginning over ten years ago, and now as an instructor, having trained with studio owner Gail Giovanniello since 2020. Pilates has helped improve her performance on the tennis court and ski trails, and appreciates the opportunity to help clients reach their own movement goals using the range of tools and exercises available in the Pilates system to improve strength, control, and body awareness. She has worked with many clients with special conditions including osteoporosis, debilitation due to stroke, and recent surgeries.