Sylvia Byrd-Leitner, MFA - Co-Founder and Creative Director, Master Pilates Teacher, Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training Director

Sylvia Byrd-Leitner's experience in body work is extensive. She has a Masters of Fine Arts in Dance and Choreography from Temple University, and has had the pleasure of dancing, performing, and teaching nationally. She brings to her yoga and Pilates practice an acute awareness of form and body in motion. Sylvia is a comprehensive educated Pilates instructor, a member of the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), and a faculty member of Balanced Body University.

Diane Grossman, RYT, CHHC, AADP - Co-Founder & Business Manager, Health Coach

Diane's expertise is in business development, operations and management. Her career accomplishments range from the establishment of individual businesses and partnerships to a leadership role in a Fortune 100 global corporation. After being introduced to Pilates and yoga to strengthen her shoulder and rotator cuff weakness and deal with stress, Diane fell in love with the benefits she felt immediately. She has been practicing now for over 10 years. Diane is trained to teach Pilates Group Reformer I and has completed her yoga teacher training through Flossie Park. She is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and received her training at Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in New York City. She is certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and has obtained Continuing Education Units from Purchase College, State Univerity of New York. She is currently enrolled in the IIN Immersion program. Diane offers health coaching to individuals and groups. She enjoys sharing her passion for living a healthier lifestyle with her clients, family and friends.

Oi Kam Acheson - Personal Trainer, Pilates and Yoga Instructor, Massage Therapist

Megan Achey - Yoga Instructor, Reiki Practitioner

Megan is a certified yoga instructor and Reiki practitioner.  Her primary focus is on women's wellness and sharing her passion for yoga through different class styles.  It is her belief that through asana practice, meditation and honoring our strength and femininity, we can all find a peaceful place within our hearts.  Megan's classes will help guide you to find balance of body, mind and spirit.

Dee Arnold -  Pilates Instructor

I was kicked out of ballet class, but found my grace in Pilates!

Growing up, I was very athletic and was involved in various sports. I was on my township's diving and swim team for several years. But it was at 13 that I encountered my passion for running! In High School, I ran Cross Country and track under the coaching of Carl Lewis' father and I have completed several marathons as well as numerous half marathons and various other races. In 2001 I decided to take the leap into the fitness world and become a Group Exercise Instructor. In 2003 I became a Certified Personal Trainer. I was introduced to Pilates after sustaining various injuries, especially to my back. I am completely convinced that Pilates is the missing link with most people, especially when it comes to rehabbing injuries. I am currently working on my Comprehensive Pilates training through Balanced Body University so that I can take the skills of movement and pass them on to my clients.

Kristin Bilotta - Administrative Staff, Yoga Instructor, Reiki

Kristin is a devoted yogi who was drawn to teaching after developing her deep love and appreciation of her own yoga practice.  She is passionate about aspects of the yogic path as well as holistic healing, metaphysical studies and the mind-body.  Always deepening her education through books, workshops and trainings, her studies have also certified her as a Reiki practitioner and Holistic Health Counselor.  As a life-long dancer, Kristin is intuitively guided to use creative movement and artistic expression through yoga.  Classes are breath-based meditation in movement, using introspection to connect to the body, mind and heart.  Above all, Kristin encourages an open, supportive environment for students to flow with yoga to discover their own personal practice.

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Debbie Bodine, CYT - Yoga Instructor

Debbie is blessed with the wonderful gift of Psychic Intuition. Using this gift to guide her through her life, Debbie experienced a fall in January of 1999 shattering her sacral spine. Debbie fell in love with yoga after experiencing its healing to her back and continued her personal practice and ultimately received her certification. Debbie expanded her studies received her Certification in Thai Yoga Bodyworks Massage. Keeping true to her spiritual beginnings, Debbie became an Ordained Minister in February of 2009. Debbie continues teaching Yoga Classes, Yoga Therapy, Meditation and Stress Management. Always changing, growing and evolving her spiritual gifts and her love for God and the Angels, Debbie provides all Ministry Services for every phase of your life’s journey. Debbie also does Tarot Card Readings, conducts workshops on Spirituality, Understanding the Mystical Journey of the Soul, and Dream Interpretation.

Michele Bozzini, RYT and Senior Pilates Instructor

Michele brings her diverse background in dance, choreography, yoga and
fitness to her Pilates practice. These experiences shaped her desire to
study Pilates and Yoga. Michele believes in the importance of a body, mind
and spirit connection and that Pilates is the foundation of core strength
which enhances all other forms of exercise. She has a reputation for being
meticulous and precise about form along with a passion and commitment to
health and fitness to herself and for others.

Toula Cucinotta, Yoga Instructor

Toula is a certified Vinyasa Teacher and graduate of the Dhyana Yoga School and has been teaching and practicing yoga for 10 years.  Toula appreciates Vinyasa's ability to cleanse both the external and internal body through increased circulation.  The diversity and philosophy of Vinyasa has provided Toula with a deepening respect that she enjoys sharing with her students.  Her passion and energy promotes a safe and fun practice while prompting subtle alignment and relaxation cues for her students.  In addition to teaching yoga and running, Toula is a full-time student as well as a devoted wife and mother.

Dani Durante, Associate Pilates Instructor

Classically trained in ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance including hip hop, Dani has been dancing since the age of four. After years of performing, and receiving a BA from Seton Hall University she served as a ballet mistress for a Northern NJ dance studio. As she evolved from dance to Pilates, her newly found passion seemed like a natural transition. Currently a certified Zumba instructor, Dani is educated and trained in Pilates Mat I and Mat II and Reformer I and II training through Balanced Body at Pilates Core Center.

Lisa Forman, RYT and Personal Trainer

Lisa is an Advanced Certified Personal Trainer, is certified in sports nutrition and holistic healing. She has been practicing yoga for over 12 years and has found that YogaFit is the perfect type of yoga for her to incorporate into her fitness lifestyle.

Carole Gorman-Swift - RYT and Master Pilates Instructor

Carole is an experienced dance and exercise instructor with over 35 years expereince. She has a Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance from West Chester University, a Masters of Education in Dance from Temple University, she is comprehensive trained in Pilates through Balanced Body and is 200 Hour certified Yoga Teacher. Locally, Carole has taught dance at Cherry Hill East and Haddonfield Memorial High Schools and was the previous owner and director of Dance Beat Dance Studio of Haddonfield, NJ for twenty years. “As a lifelong dancer and exerciser the high quality of instruction within PC2’s Pilates classes has enabled me to regain and maintain my strength and flexibility.” Carole is pleased to continue teaching her love of “mindful movement” through Yoga.

Lauryn LeCates - Administrative Staff

 After having three girls in less than four years, Lauryn's passion for fitness was reinvigorated by a simple goal: compete in the 2009 Broad Street Run.  The 10-mile run was her first race.  Crossing the finish line ignited a passion for distance running that she enjoys to this day.  Happily married with three young girls, Lauryn is a working Mom who loves exploring new fitness options and applying her people and organizational skills at Pilates Core Center and Dragonfly Yoga.

Kristy McAdams - Administrative Support, Psychic/Medium, Angel Card Reader/Practitionertioner

Kristy brings her administrative and studio management skills to PC2/Dragonfly Yoga.  In addition, Kristy loves to teach others how to empower themselves by sharing what she's learned as an Angel Card Reader, Psychic/Medium, spirit-inspired artist, jewelry designer, Angel Certified Practitioner, Reiki 1, 2 & IET 1, 2 practitioner and loves to play the crystal healing bowls. 

Jessica Moss - Senior Pilates Instructor and Professional Dancer

Diane Myles - Senior Pilates Instructor

Tori Puff -  Associate Pilates Instructor and Yoga Instructor

Tori has been dancing for her entire life and feel in love with it at a young age. Having a teacher who focused on anatomy and kinesiology Tori soon found both topics fascinating. She received her BA in Dance from Muhlenberg College where she further studied the body and it's movements. She now uses this knowledge to help individuals understand their own body. She realizes that your body, her body, and the body of the person next to you is different in both it's strengths and difficulties. She approaches each class with this understanding and an energizing can do attitude!  She continues her Pilates teacher training through Balanced Body at Pilates Core Center.

Tracey Ricci, RN - Reiki Master and Vedic Thai Bodyworker

Tracey is a rgistered nurse with a Bachelors of Arts degree and a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Rutgers University. She is a Reiki master/teacher and Vedic Thai bodyworker. Her mission, while recognizing the value of traditional medical intervention, is to increase society's awareness of holistic therapies such as reiki, Vedic/Thai bodywork and meditation, for a more balanced approach to health and wellness. Her sessions, whether reiki, thai bodywork or a merging of the two, coupled with her intuitive and visual abilities to assist her clients in improving their clarity, balance, and awareness.

Melissa Roberts - Associate Pilates Instructor

Melissa’s classes have been described as both a “Grown Ups Play Date” and “A Party” – Often you’ll hear her say “Come play with me!” and she means it! She brings her passion for Pilates alive with a class filled with fun positive energy and exercises that are both physically and mentally challenging. Always striving to play hard and laugh often. Melissa's Pilates training is through Powerhouse Pilates Group Reformer and Mat Levels I, II, and III.

Alyse Rutkowski - Zumba Instructor

Alyse grew up taking dance classes in ballet, jazz and modern, as well as traveling to Puerto Rico to visit her grandparents and absorb the language and culture.  Alyse is a full time HS Spanish and ESL teacher who majored in  Spanish and Hispanic Studies at Rutgers University in New Brunswick.  her passion for the Hispanic culture and language has been lifelong.  She started taking Zumba classes as a fun way to stay in shape after college, and became certified to teach about five years ago.  She brings her enthusiasm for the language and the culture to each and every class.

Gavin Segal - Personal Trainer, Total Body Reactivation Level 2

Gavin received his bachelor degree in exercise science and holds personal training certifications in NSCA(CSCS) ,ACE, M.A.T. Jumpstart, and Total Body Reactivation Level 2. Gavin has been a personal trainer for the past 15 years, helping his clients accomplish their health and fitness goals. As he was helping clients’ bodies improve, his own body was breaking down fast. Playing football for 12 years and heavy weight training for 20, was a big contributing factor. Gavin’s journey then began by looking into how to heal his body naturally, without the use of drugs and/or surgery. This led him to Total Body Reactivation. Gavin’s body felt 15 years younger in just one session. After being told that drugs or surgery was his only option to feeling better, he was amazed at the results of what his body was able to do again. Gavin’s goal was to now share this amazing discovery with his clients, friends and those who wish to follow a similar path by seeing how powerful their bodies are at healing themselves. Now certified as a Level 2 Specialists in TBR, Gavin would like to help as many people realize the amazing benefits of Total Body Reactivation.

Jaya Shahani - Administrative Staff, Body Treatment, Waxing

Jaya was born and raised on the island of Barbados in the Caribbean. After graduating college with a BS in biology, she moved to Trinidad and Tobago where she worked as a research assistant conducting studies in the field of Neuroscience, with a specific focus on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. She moved to the US in 2009 after getting married at which point she decided to swtitch career paths. Her fresh start in New Jersey inspired her to pursue her true passion for beauty and wellness by becoming a licensed esthetician and freelance make-up artist. She is a nurturer by nature and enjoys taking care of others and making them feel beautiful inside and out. She is also a disciplined yoga practitioner and firmly believes in the benefits of her practice. She believes that one can achieve optimal wellness by maintaining harmony of the mind, body and spirit which is what she strives to do each and every day.

Meg Zirm - Associate Pilates Instructor and Yoga Instructor

Classically trained in ballet, Meg translates her love of movement to teaching Pilates, yoga & ballet fusion classes. A student of Yoga & Pilates for nearly 15 years, Meg’s teaching style has grown from her sense of body awareness, love of movement and union of body and mind. Meg received her Pilates mat & Reformer training through Balanced Body at PC2. She is a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher through the Yoga Alliance. She received her yoga teacher training at the YogaLife Institute in Wayne, PA. Meg furthered her training with Sadie Nardini’s Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga Immersion program at YogaWorks, NYC. Fusing her classical training, knowledge and experience, Meg strives to empower her clients through the freedom and strength of mind-body movement.

Nyla - Belly Dancing Instructor