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Carol Beringer

Carol Beringer

Owner

BIO

Carol Beringer became enchanted with Pilates 15 years before the opportunity presented to study the method! After her first session in 1996, Carol knew this was how she wanted her body to feel. Within months she began training in earnest by joining an instructor certification program…culminating in what is now an award winning Studio. Carol has worked with professional athletes covering ice hockey, basketball, golf, karate, dancers, musicians, singers – and everything in between through professed couch potatoes. Carol delights in the fact that she learns some new dimension to Pilates every week and has continued her own education by completing 2 additional teacher training programs and has furthered her expertise in 2013 by becoming a certified Movement Specialist and in 2014 by completing a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training including Breathing Techniques and Meditation… Over 2015/16 Carol has completed Yamana Body Rolling courses including Face, Feet and everything in between…making her one of the most diverse instructors in the field. Carol is an avid hiker and cyclist…childhood spent studying ballet…has played tennis competitively and swings a solid golf club. She will or has tried just about every outdoor activity! Her most repeated proclamation is “People simply do not know how good they can feel!” – her youthfulness, energy and enthusiasm are contagious.

 Meghan Purdy Martin

Meghan Purdy Martin

Instructor & Massage Therapist

BIO

Meghan has always been interested in bodies and how they work! She fell in love with Pilates after her first class. Meghan studied and worked hard to become certified in Pilates in 2005…as well as a personal trainer. After a few years, she decided she could further help her clients achieve their fitness and wellness goals by becoming a massage therapist. Meghan has been living her dream since 2008 as both a Pilates instructor and massage therapist.

Meghan earned her BS in Nutrition and Dietetics with a Fitness focus from the University of Delaware. She stays active doing Pilates, yoga, Crossfit(ish) workouts, jiu jitsu, rock climbing, running and cycling. In addition, Meghan has completed one full marathon and two Olympic distance triathlons. She is no stranger to the aches, pains, highs, lows, injuries and joys that come with leading an active lifestyle. Living the dream has continued with her marriage to Patrick Martin in 2014 – and the birth of Lily Meadows Martin on September 6, 2016!

Meghan will work with you to keep your body in optimal working order!

 Kim Sylvester

Kim Sylvester

Instructor

BIO

Kim began her affiliation with Pilates and More over 8 years ago when she first moved to the area from Manhattan. Kim’s dance background fueled her interest in Pilates and she began to train as a teacher at that time. Kim’s training was interrupted when she became pregnant with her first son, Sam, born in 2008 … followed by Will, born in 2011. Kim never lost her desire to complete her teacher training and kept up with her Pilates practice through the years. She dedicated 2014 to rejuvenating her teacher training and completing all requirements. Kim has become an accomplished teacher and is expanding her schedule at the Studio. Pilates and More is proud add Kim to the teaching staff and encourage you to seek her gentle, patient…yet challenging, guidance.

 Liz Seaden

Liz Seaden

Instructor

BIO

Liz Seaden attended Conestoga High School and graduated from Temple University. Liz married soon after and moved to the UK for the next 21 years. Liz’s passion for yoga began in a pre-natal class there in 1998. She immediately enjoyed the calming benefits as well as the physical sense of well-being. She practiced various styles of yoga over the next decade ~ often falling out of her practice when life became too busy. Liz soon realized that when life is too busy and stressful … it was exactly when it is needed most. Liz also began studying Mindfulness as an extension of her yoga practice. Liz completed her RYT200 in 2013 as well as becoming a ChildLight Yoga teacher. As a former elementary school teacher, Liz is committed to bring yoga and mindfulness to children and teenagers ~ and is proud that she is part of a program that brings both to Philadelphia schools called Mindfulness through Movement. Yoga is a vital part of her physical and mental well- being. Liz loves being able to share that with others. Most recently Liz has studied Restorative Yoga and is excited to have the opportunity to bring it ~ and her vast array of skills to Pilates and More.

Carol Weiss

Carol Weiss

Instructor

BIO

Carol walked into her first Mat Pilates class over 25 years ago. She immediately recognized this exercise system was exactly what she was looking for to find full mind and body strength. She has now been teaching and sharing the Pilates method for over 18 years. Carol completed Peak Pilates Level 1, 2, and 3 Comprehensive Training and she recently added Peak Pilates Master Instructor and Teacher Trainings to her schedule.  She enjoys working fulltime teaching Reformer, Mat, and chair classes working with a wide range of private clients from athletes, including a running coach, to older population and special cases specializing in Breast Cancer (after her own Mastectomy). She is a health and exercise enthusiast and enjoys exploring health ways of eating. Over the years she became certified and enjoyed teaching Spin, Barre and TRX. Carol lives in Collegeville, PA with her husband Gary. She has 2 children, daughter Jessica 28, who is a Personal Trainer and son Jimmy who passed away with Cerebral Palsy years ago. Jimmy taught her the most important thing in life is kindness and compassion. She hopes to bring that feeling to all her classes along with the magical peace of Pilates

Piera Raffaele

Piera Raffaele

Instructor

BIO

Education is an important part of her life. She has been teaching in parochial and public schools for over twenty years. Presently, she teaches stone sculpture at the Wayne Art Center and has exhibited her work in many juried shows around the mainline area. She graduated from Moore College of Art with a bachelor’s of fine arts and art education, a teaching certificate in elementary education from Immaculata University, and Masters in Special Ed from Cabrini University.

Piera fell in love with Pilates and decided to become a certified instructor in 2008. Her outside interests keep her involved with cycling and kayaking in Maine. She knows aging is an inevitable and a challenge, so she strives to keep herself in great condition, that is why she chooses Pilates as her core exercise program. And this passion she wants to share with our clients. Recently, Piera is working with Pilates and More to bring Balanced Athlete training to our program. We love having her on staff.

Jen Mihok

Jen Mihok

Instructor

BIO

When Jen took her first Pilates class, she recognized that this method of movement was something remarkable. With each class, the precise movements had her feeling better and better. In 2017, Jen decided that she wanted to bring this feeling to as many others as she could. Jen completed her full comprehensive certification in classical Pilates at Body Precision in Bryn Mawr, PA and is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA). She takes pride in fully educating clients how the movements affect and improve their bodies. She enjoys teaching a wide range of clients, matching their needs to the movements and apparatus ~ and watching them constantly improve.  Jen lives for a challenge and has taken on the creativity of ZOOM sessions, as well as in person privates and small group classes.

Melissa Funtanilla

Melissa Funtanilla

Instructor

BIO

Melissa is a Pilates Instructor focused on leading a balanced lifestyle. She grew up in California, moved to Philadelphia for grad school, and ended up staying here.

Melissa is a former ballerina and has always loved movement. She fell in love with Pilates after her first class and decided she wanted to share her passion for Pilates by teaching it. She enjoys teaching a wide range of clients.

When she’s not teaching or practicing Pilates, Melissa likes walking her dog Maddie, practicing yoga, and trying new recipes.

Jamie McAllister, M.Ac., L.Ac.

Jamie McAllister, M.Ac., L.Ac.

Licensed Acupuncturist

BIO

Jamie is a practitioner of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Wayne, PA. Her mission is to co-create comprehensive well-ness within her local community. It is guided by the conviction that well-ness is a collaboration created together in partnership. Jamie learned, observed and researched at the Won Institute, which was founded on the principles of Won Buddhism. The word spiritual is a specialized term that expresses the calm, clear awareness of the awakened human mind. This spiritual development manifested her perspective with practical skills of mindfulness, wisdom, compassion, experiential meditative practices to promote health and healing.

Jamie’s goal is to provide quality Acupuncture treatments with practical applications of traditional Chinese medicine. People often ask if acupuncture will help them with pain. The answer is yes. Acupuncture works with the body, to enhance the ability to heal itself. People who have – joint pain, muscle pain & weakness, allergies, depression, and anxiety can benefit from acupuncture. Benefits are limitless.

We are excited to add Jamie to the Pilates & More team. Jamie and Carol co-created a beautiful environment to serve as another healing space in the Studio. All are welcome!

Teresa (Groshans) Steszewski

Teresa (Groshans) Steszewski

Instructor

BIO

Teresa Groshans received her 700 hour Classical Pilates Certification at Urban Body Studios in Atlanta, Georgia in 2014, with teacher Patricia Russel, under the direction of teachers Brooke Siler and Dana Santi and the Authentic Pilates Union. She is currently studying the work of first generation teacher Kathy Grant via the Kathy Grant Heritage Training, a comprehensive post-graduate education program taught through the lens and experience of Kathy’s long-time student, Cara Reeser.

Prior to her training in Pilates, Teresa was most recently the founder and Director of Schoolyard Sprouts, a foundation providing hands on garden learning and edible education to elementary school children. She has also worked in the corporate and art and antique worlds. She currently lives in Wayne with her son and daughter.

Teresa is also qualified as a TRX instructor for both individual, as well as group training sessions. Her enthusiasm for fitness has encompassed running, swimming, tennis, weight lifting, yoga and competitive sprint triathlons. As an instructor, Teresa enjoys challenging clients, helping them achieve their fitness goals through the practice of Pilates and TRX.

Michael Bowen

Michael Bowen

Licensed Massage Therapist

BIO

Michael is a licensed massage therapist and a firm believer that everyone can benefit from the healing effects of massage and relaxation. Whether it is pain relief, stress reduction, improved sleep, or helping your immune system, the benefits of massage are available to all. Specializing in deep relaxation, Michael will work with you to address your goals.

Michael comes to the wellness community from the cycling world where he has participated in a wide variety of events including major hill climbs, 24-hour races, and multi-day stage races. For more information, please visit MichaelBowenMassage.com

Melanie Manning

Melanie Manning

Licensed Massage Therapist

BIO

Melanie Manning is a graduate of Cortiva institute school of massage, and has been in private practice since 2014. She’s earned certifications in reiki, prenatal massage, and sports rehabilitation. Melanie is able to infuse manual therapy and functional movement into personalized sessions to assist clients to achieve a gradual increase in strength and mobility.  

 Polly Matherson

Polly Matherson

In Loving Memory: 1935 – 2015

BIO

Polly’s heart beat with the beauty of a butterfly and the strength of an eagle. She touched our minds, bodies and souls – and will never be forgotten.

Polly Matherson was certified at the Pilates Studio in NYC with Romana Kryzanowka, Polly began studying Pilates in 1990. She did her apprentice work and 600 hours of training in NY and in Philadelphia. Polly has studied Chi Gong, yoga and dance and is dedicated to the true traditional, classical style of Pilates .Many of the area’s best Pilates instructors owe a great debt to Polly for sharing her vast knowledge and experience.

           

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