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 certified Pilates instructor, a member of the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), and a faculty member of Balanced Body University.

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 to strengthen her shoulder and rotar cuff weakness, Diane fell in love with the benefits she felt immediately.  She has been practicing now for over 8 years. Diane holds a certification in  Powerhouse Pilates Group Reformer I training. 

Archana joins the PC2 team with a history and passion for yoga. Assisting with the day-to-day operations of both studios, she brings a joyful and fun attitude that inspires those around her. More details on Archana to follow.

Michele Bozzini was first introduced to Pilates in 1987 while working as a professional dancer. Its form and discipline instantly resonated with her. She has been practicing or studying Pilates to some degree ever since and recently became a certified instructor. Michele is also an award winning choreographer...her knowledge of the body in motion as well as her disciplined self studies enrich her classes. She is a dedicated teacher who encourages each of her students to realize their own potential while managing to balance hard work with fun!

 

Kim Brown

Kim has been teaching kickboxing and sculpting/toning for the last five years at various facilities. Her certifications are through AFAA and Amerikick. She is a practicing RN for the last 22 years and is presently employed at Deborah Hospital . She and her husband are raising their three daughters in Lumberton.

 

 

Nancy recently received her Pilates Mat and Reformer Certification the the PC2 certification programs. She is currently teaching Pre-Natal Yoga and Seniors Yoga at various locations in our area. Her interest in Pilates began as a natural progression of her yoga training and the use of Pilates during rehabilitation following hip surgery. Nancy began Pilates as a gift to herself when she turned 50 (2.5 years ago) and found that it was not only a wonderful part of an overall workout, but a lasting gift as well! Nancy lives in Marlton with her husband Gerry, and whichever of her 3 children who happens to be breezing through!

 

Amy Debye has been in the fitness industry for the last five years teaching group fitness classes and community education programs. She has been a certified Yoga instructor for the past four years as well as a certified instructor in Mat Science Pilates, Mat Fundamentals I and II for the past three years. Amy also has completed her Powerhouse Pilates Group Reformer certification. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University where she studied marketing communications and newspaper journalism.

 

After many years as a registered yoga teacher, Dr. Kimberly Kester Friedman recently expanded her studies to include pilates.  Certified through both pilates power house and yoga alliance certification programs , Kim combines her science and anatomy background with her love of pilates and yoga to design classes with of the precision of pilates movements, the beauty of body alignment,  and a compassion for the human body. Her upbeat attitude and sense of humor make her classes enjoyable for all levels of pilates students. Kim also works as a yoga instructor and anatomy and physiology teacher for the yoga teacher training apprentice program at the Yoga Center of Medford. In her other professional life, Dr. Friedman has two Bachelor's Degrees and one Doctorate, is a doctor/owner of Moorestown Eye Associates, and serves as a medical contributor to several local and national television programs.

 

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 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.

 

Beatrice resides in Marlton, NJ along with her husband, Donald and their three children Justin, Jordan and Devon. When not working as a freelance camera assistant in the film industry you can find Bea working at the scheduling desk or following her passion toward complete health awareness - physically, mentally and spiritually. Bea has completed her Yoga Teacher Training and is certified through Yoga Alliance. She continues to study and further her education in both Yoga and Pilates and loves the connection - union - in both areas. Her passion extends to others as she loves to try new techniques along with the ancient yoga traditions instilling new ideas to others as either an assistant or as a teacher. In the past Bea has worked with student athletes exploring the mind and body connection. Her girl's youth soccer team reached a nationally ranked level through strong dedication and emphasis on training and preparing the complete athlete. She looks forward to helping anyone find a union between the physical and spiritual on and off the mat.

 

Justin Marx has been involved in the study and practice of the physical body’s relation to spirit and movement from martial arts, to playing soccer in Lisbon, London and the Algarve, to the study of yoga, pilates and the ancient arts of energy movement. His classes will always allow for freedom of expression by students while providing them with the proper approach and technique in their quest for joyful practice and living. The atmosphere will move from the playful to meditative as asanas are held with the wave of the breath and also moved through quickly as the energy centers of the body are allowed to open. In addition to teaching yoga and pilates Justin works as a soccer trainer throughout the Tri-State Area where he incorporates all these practices. He also is a writer and student at Naropa University studying for his BA in Writing and Poetics with experience in film production.

Gerlinde moved to the US from Austria in 1995. In 2001 inflexibility and muscle aches led her to Pilates where she found her passion. She turned that passion for Pilates into a career by obtaining certification in all levels of mat Pilates and completing the Polestar Pilates Comprehensive programs certification. She combines her in-depth working knowledge of Pilates movement principles with her love of movement into a fun and energetic experience for her clients.

 

Diane's diverse fitness background and love of martial arts gives her classes a unique twist. She brings a blending of yoga and martial arts to her Budokon class. With over 18 years of group fitness experience, her certifications include Pilates Mat through Pilates Core Center fitness education program, Group Fitness Certification, Kickboxing, Silver Sneakers Fitness Program, MVE Chair Certification through Peak Pilates, as well as a certifcation in Forza - sword training for group fitness.

 

After practicing Pilates for 8 years, Melissa decided to become certified where her passion for Pilates may be shared with others.   She currently holds certifications in Powerhouse Pilates Group Reformer and separate certifications in Pilates Mat Levels I, II, and III.  As the Website Administrator, Melissa updates the website keeping information current and relevant to the PC2 community.  During the week, she is busy managing meetings, conferences, and special events for multiple profit and non-profit associations.

 

Michelle Soto has been practicing Pilates and Yoga for a number of years. She is certified in Mat Pilates, and recently completed her Group Reformer certification with Powerhouse Pilates. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Pennsylvania State University where she studied Elementary Education.

 

Debbie's first certification as a Mad Dogg Spinning instructor began in May of 1996.  Her desire to help people meet their fitness goals grew and with the help of her professional body-building husband, she began personal training.  Understanding that weights and cycling do a body good; Debbie knew she needed to add flexibility.  After many Yoga & Pilates sessions and being able to FINALLY touch her toes, she decided to become Pilates Matt certified, followed by her Reformer certification.  Her success as an instructor comes from Debbie's belief in "Total Fitness":  strength from weights, endurance from cycling, and the flexibility and core strengthening from Yoga and Pilates.  Debbie takes great pleasure in helping each individual reach their goals, one class at a time.

 

Christine Sullivan has been practicing the Pilates Method for over 10 years and teaching for 4. Having trained with esteemed teachers in Philadelphia, New York and California, she brings a comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the method as well as her experience with yoga, dance and athletics, to her teaching. She is certified through the Physical Mind Institute, New York. Christine enjoys working with students of all levels to bring ease and strength to their bodies and minds.

A self-described "hippie", Luray brings her love of life, laughter, and tye-dye to her Pilates Core Center classes.  She combines her knowledge of pilates and yoga with her natural compassion and sense of humor to produce some of our most popular classes.  Certified through Pilates Powerhouse, you'll never be bored in her classes as she utilizes balls, boxes, and jumpboards to provide for a total body work-out.  When she is not teaching pilates, she is working in her "real job" as a client production support manager or managing the "Tobar Zoo" which currently consists of 3 dogs, 2 rabbits, 4 birds, 2 adult children, 1 loving husband, and any other creatures that wander into their back yard