Leslie McNabb was introduced to Pilates as a ballet dancer. After retiring from the Joffrey Ballet and restoring her own body back to health, she began her studies to help others. Leslie's original Pilates certification was through Balanced Body Education, and she remains grateful and heavily influenced by her studies with Biomechanists Katy Bowman, M.S. and Jules Mitchell, M.S., Anatomists Irene Dowd and Tom Myers, and Master Instructors Lesley Powell and Benjamin Deganhardt.
Leslie's clients usually fall into two categories. Many clients who come to Leslie are currently sedentary or complete movement novices and wish to start safely moving for better health. Other clients are advanced movers with current workout regimens that are no longer working for them due to pain or discomfort. These clients often just need a few tweaks in their movement patterns that once learned, will help get them back to the movement modality or group class they enjoy the most.
Leslie's clients usually fall into two categories. Many clients who come to Leslie are currently sedentary or complete movement novices and wish to start safely moving for better health. Other clients are advanced movers with current workout regimens that are no longer working for them due to pain or discomfort. These clients often just need a few tweaks in their movement patterns that once learned, will help get them back to the movement modality or group class they enjoy the most.
Lexie Palasciano is a Polestar Pilates Certified Pilates Instructor and Educator. While earning an MFA in Dance Performance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London, she investigated somatic embodiment through the lens of dance performance, which now informs her approach to teaching.
Lexie is passionate about facilitating movement rooted in mind-body connection. By integrating multidisciplinary movement and mindfulness practices, she aims to help clients discover pain-free movement that can translate to their everyday lives. In addition to her Pilates certification, Lexie is also a certified Vinyasa and Yin/Restorative based Yoga Instructor, Certified Breathwork Facilitator, and Retreat Leader.
Caitlin Scranton began practicing the Pilates Method in 1998 in order to complement and sustain her training in dance. After completing a BA in History at Smith College in Massachusetts, she came to New York City where she completed her classical Pilates certification at Core Pilates NYC. She dances professionally in the city and abroad, and teaches ballet, modern dance, and Pilates.
Caitlin’s teaching style focuses on the knowledge and discovery of functional alignment, efficiency in motion, and encourages a deeper interest and understanding of one’s own unique anatomy.
Stephanie Vovou completed her Classical Pilates Certification in 2006 at Power Pilates New York under the teachings of Master Trainers Bob Leikens and Susan Moran.
She has an extensive background in many disciplines of movement including Dance, Acrobatics and Martial arts. She has a keen eye for alignment and experience working with clients who are injured, pregnant or suffering from chronic ailments. She specializes in bringing the Client’s attention to detail and alignment while still maintaining a hearty workout.