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owner Michelle Els

My love for working out and teaching others inspired me to become an Instructor. My career in the fitness industry began in 1998. What better way to live my life loving what I do as my job.

There is nothing more gratifying than being able to use your knowledge to help transform another persons perceptions of themselves from not believing to actually doing. Seeing them celebrating their ability to overcome obstacles and believe in themselves and make life changes that will extend their years beyond their expectations.

Formats: Pilates Mat, Tower and Reformer, TRX, Personal Training, Privates & Semi-Privates

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instructor Nadine Kern

All the steps along the path of Nadine’s life has led her to Pilates. Her first stepping stone, as a Respiratory Therapist and Cardiac Ultrasound Technician, gave her the knowledge and understanding of the body that she now applies to her Pilates clients. Her years as a student of ballet and jazz gave her an appreciation of the endless possibilities of the human body. Years as a public high school teacher awoke in her the love of teaching and continuous learning. With the advent of sciatica pain, Nadine remembered that Pilates had always been whispered about in the dance world for rehabilitation and strengthening. She sought out a certified Pilates instructor and started on the path that two years later led her to the prestigious New York Pilates school, started by Joe Pilates himself, and to Romana Kryzanowska, one of his proteges. After auditioning and a year of arduous studying, she became certified.

 

For Nadine, watching Romana teach was a spiritual journey of knowledge, intuition and connection with the client. This is what she strives for in her approach to teaching. In addition to Pilates, Nadine’s other passion is her Border Collies and nationally competing in dog agility.

Formats: Pilates Privates, Semi-Privates, Tower, Apparatus and Mat

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instructor Alyssia Saporito

Alyssia has been a student  and instructor of yoga for over a decade.  After seeing the positive changes physically and mentally from her regular yoga practice, she decided to take her 200 Hour training in 2011 to share this practice with others. “One of my favorite teachers, Jason Crandell, has said ‘The nature of Yoga is to shine the light of awareness into the darkest corners of the body.’ I find it an honor to be able to help others begin to tap into their physical, mental and emotional awareness through their practice.”

 

For each class she creatively crafts sequences for all bodies, incorporating props and modifications where needed, and promoting a strong emphasis on safe alignment throughout asana (poses). She primarily teaches Vinyasa Flow but also has a restorative background.

Formats: pureFLOW, pureFLOW Stretch, pureFLOW Stregnth, pureRELEASE, TRX, Privates & Semi-Privates, Special Events, Workshops,.

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instructor  Kimberly Bumber

Kim has been teaching since 2016. Her love and appreciation for the BeyondBarre format as a student for almost 5 years is what inspired her to become an instructor. She loves teaching because seeing and helping others feel accomplished and great about themselves makes her genuinely happy.

Formats: pureLYBarre, Privates & Semi-Privates

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instructor   Liane Puchino

Lianes fitness career began over 20 years ago when she went from fitness enthusiast, to fitness professional. She was the Director of group exercise and Personal training manager at the Litchfield Athletic club in Litchfield, Connecticut for the bulk of her career. While these roles were meaningful and fulfilling, Liane will tell you, her heart and soul is in teaching classes and personal training to help people reach their goals. She believes in appreciating your body, steering away from comparing yourself to others, and making yourself the best you possible. “It’s such a privilege to work with people in calling out the greatness they have inside themselves and to be a part of their journey and transformation.” Liane is certified through the Athletics and Fitness Association of America as a Personal Trainer and Group Exercise instructor. She holds specialty certifications in Pound, TRX, Jillian Michaels Bodyshred and Les Mills Bodycombat.

Formats: Spinning, pureSTRENGTH, Personal Training, Privates & Semi-Privates

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massage therapist  and instructor  Leslie Dondarski

Leslie has been a massage therapist since 2004 and a NJ Licensed Massage Therapist since 2012. She graduated with honors from The Institute for Therapeutic Massage formerly in Pompton Lakes, NJ, now located in Haskell and has had extensive training in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pre/Post-Natal Massage, Massage for the Aging and Geriatric Client, Hot Stone Therapy, Chair Massage, and Manual Lymph Drainage. She is also a Reiki II Practitioner. 

 

"I believe that incorporating massage and healing bodywork into your lifestyle, and making yourself a priority will help you enjoy your life, and live it feeling healthy and well."

Format: Massage, Pilates Mat, PilatesPLUS

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instructor  Mindy Slater

Leslie has been a massage therapist since 2004 and a NJ Licensed Massage Therapist since 2012. She graduated with honors from The Institute for Therapeutic Massage formerly in Pompton Lakes, NJ, now located in Haskell and has had extensive training in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pre/Post-Natal Massage, Massage for the Aging and Geriatric Client, Hot Stone Therapy, Chair Massage, and Manual Lymph Drainage. She is also a Reiki II Practitioner. 

 

"I believe that incorporating massage and healing bodywork into your lifestyle, and making yourself a priority will help you enjoy your life, and live it feeling healthy and well."

Format: TRX, Pilates Mat, pureSWEAT, pureSTRENGTH & Core, Privates, Semi-Privates

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instructor  Shanna Haverly

Leslie has been a massage therapist since 2004 and a NJ Licensed Massage Therapist since 2012. She graduated with honors from The Institute for Therapeutic Massage formerly in Pompton Lakes, NJ, now located in Haskell and has had extensive training in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pre/Post-Natal Massage, Massage for the Aging and Geriatric Client, Hot Stone Therapy, Chair Massage, and Manual Lymph Drainage. She is also a Reiki II Practitioner. 

 

"I believe that incorporating massage and healing bodywork into your lifestyle, and making yourself a priority will help you enjoy your life, and live it feeling healthy and well."

Format: pureLYbarre, Privates & Semi-Privates

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instructor  Michele Caws

Leslie has been a massage therapist since 2004 and a NJ Licensed Massage Therapist since 2012. She graduated with honors from The Institute for Therapeutic Massage formerly in Pompton Lakes, NJ, now located in Haskell and has had extensive training in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pre/Post-Natal Massage, Massage for the Aging and Geriatric Client, Hot Stone Therapy, Chair Massage, and Manual Lymph Drainage. She is also a Reiki II Practitioner. 

 

"I believe that incorporating massage and healing bodywork into your lifestyle, and making yourself a priority will help you enjoy your life, and live it feeling healthy and well."

Format: pureCALM, Privates & Semi-Privates

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instructor Sabrina Olivieri

Leslie has been a massage therapist since 2004 and a NJ Licensed Massage Therapist since 2012. She graduated with honors from The Institute for Therapeutic Massage formerly in Pompton Lakes, NJ, now located in Haskell and has had extensive training in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pre/Post-Natal Massage, Massage for the Aging and Geriatric Client, Hot Stone Therapy, Chair Massage, and Manual Lymph Drainage. She is also a Reiki II Practitioner. 

 

"I believe that incorporating massage and healing bodywork into your lifestyle, and making yourself a priority will help you enjoy your life, and live it feeling healthy and well."

Format: pureLYbarre

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instructor  Mollissa LeMay

Leslie has been a massage therapist since 2004 and a NJ Licensed Massage Therapist since 2012. She graduated with honors from The Institute for Therapeutic Massage formerly in Pompton Lakes, NJ, now located in Haskell and has had extensive training in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pre/Post-Natal Massage, Massage for the Aging and Geriatric Client, Hot Stone Therapy, Chair Massage, and Manual Lymph Drainage. She is also a Reiki II Practitioner. 

 

"I believe that incorporating massage and healing bodywork into your lifestyle, and making yourself a priority will help you enjoy your life, and live it feeling healthy and well."

Format: pureFLOW Stretch, pureFLOW, Privates & Semi-Privates

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