Our Instructors

Anna’s background in dance introduced her to Pilates at a young age. After college, she had the great fortune to study Pilates at Joseph Pilate’s original studio in New York City. There, she learned the movements and apparatus under the rigorous and exacting tutelage of Romana Kryzanowska, Joseph Pilate’s protégé, and her daughter Sari. Anna was instantly entranced by the method — how fluid movements became with the reformer and other apparatus. She knew that this was something she wanted to pursue for the rest of her life. The journey from Pilates student to teacher involved a few detours along the way: Anna earned her MFA in Creative Writing from Cornell and had 2 children, but eventually found her way back to teaching.

Anna is certified in Pre and Post Natal Pilates (In addition to standard certification), and has extensive experience working with people with Chronic Pain (back, shoulders, knees and hips), elderly students, individuals seeking to increase their fitness level and quality of life, and people with Parkinson’s Disease.

“I am endlessly fascinated and happy to see the way people’s lives and bodies improve when they start doing Pilates. Even active people find that they function at a much higher capacity and their stamina increases. I’ve seen countless people find their way out of chronic pain through Pilates. This is why I am completely committed to my career and my own practice. I feel honored to work with such a diverse and wonderful clientele.”