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* * * Staff * * * | Sylvia Byrd-Leitner, MFA - Co-Founder and Creative Director, Master Pilates TeacherSylvia 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 certified Pilates instructor, a member of the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), and a faculty member of Balanced Body University. |
 | Diane Grossman - Co-Founder & Business Manager, Health Coaching, Instructor 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. She is currently enrolled in the holistic health counseling program at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition-SUNY in New York City and is looking forward to sharing her passion for living a healthier lifestyle with her clients, family and friends. |
 | Archana Bhalgat - Administrative Desk Staff, Associate Pilates Instructor After facing a life-threatening illness in 1999, and spending two years in physical therapy, Archana began incorporating yoga into her daily life. Creating a new understanding of the mind-body connection, she has experienced first-hand the benefits, both physically and emotionally. Her interest in Pilates and core strength lead her to Pilates Reformer 1 and 2 training. Archana brings her history and passion for yoga and Pilates, as well as her need to understand physical fitness to the PC2 team, giving her the opportunity to share her knowledge and experiences with others. Combining her skills in accounting and MBA from Symbiosis University in Pune, India, with her unique interpretation of life, she is able to assist with the day-to-day operations of the studios while bringing a joyful and fun attitude that inspires those around her. |
 | Kelby Christ, CYTKelby's journey began as a fitness instructor. Her love of sharing wellness with others is what brought her into the health and wellness field. After finding yoga, her definition of fitness and wellness changed to a more holistic approach. her studies in Health Promotion and Fitness Management, as well as her experience in teaching group exercise have shaped her teaching style. Her classes often involve energetic sequences but also incorporate stillness in order to quiet the mind. Being active and an appreciation of nature are two of her passions that she brings into her practice. |
 | Lisa Forman, RYT and Personal TrainerLisa 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. |
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|  | 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 holds a comprehensive Pilates certification with Balanced Body 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. |
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|  | Alexis Gosewisch - Associate Pilates InstructorAlexis, a graduate of University of Delaware, has been a life long student of dance. Over the past few years her interest has expanded to the practice of pilates and yoga. After attending PC2 as a student for several years, Alexis decided to obtain her certification as a Pilates Instructor for Mat and Group Reformer classes. Her love of pilates led her to strengthen her own practice as well as want to share her passion for pilates with others. She currently resides in Medford with her husband and two young sons. |
 | Devon Marx - RYT and Mat Pilates InstructorDevon currently teaches elementary physical education in Collingswood. She graduated from Rowan University with a BA in Health and Exercise Sciences with certifications in Health, Physical Education, and Driver's Education. Devon's passion for well-being began at a young age where she fell in love with soccer continuing through her years at Rowan where she played on the Women's Soccer Team. She focuses her passion now toward children and adults of all ages. Devon recently completed a certification in mat Pilates and a 250-hour Yoga Teacher Training. Devon's classes are always fun and energetic where students participate in exciting ways to exercise, create, and learn with their bodies. |
| Rachel Pinkstone-Marx, RYTAfter years of practicing at home and in classes with a variety of teachers, Rachel answered the call to further pursue her yoga practice by completing the 250-hour Yoga Teacher Training at The Yoga Center of Medford. With a degree in Literature and Writing from The College of New Jersey, she uses her love of language and culture to enhance her classes while encouraging students to find their abilities from within, making the practice "their own." As a registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance, Rachel happily instructs a plethora of classes, incorporating interests in philosophy, dance, meditation and practices for all ages and bodies. Her goal is not only to share the transformative practices of yoga, but Rachel aspires to be a part of a community where she will forever be a student as well as a teacher - always discovering, always learning, always sharing. |
 | Melissa Roberts - Associate Pilates InstructorMelissa’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 currently holds certifications in Powerhouse Pilates Group Reformer and separate certifications in Pilates Mat Levels I, II, and III. |
| Luray Tobar - Associate Pilates InstructorA 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. |
 | Gavin Segal
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. |
 | Nyla - Belly Dancing Instructor Nyla was born and raised in Tashkent, Uzbekistan - the heart of Central Asia, on the crossroads of the ancient "Silk Road." Inspired by Erkinoy, a former lead dancer of the famous Uzbek dance troupe "Bahor," and later her private instructor, she began studying Middle Eastern Dance, along with Uzbek, Persian and Gypsy Dance at the age of 16. Her extensive training consists of various forms of folk dance, ballet, figure skating and synchronized swimming, and of course Middle Eastern Dance (Bellydance). Nyla’s unique style reflects great emotion, characteristic of the Dances of Central Asia, and sensuality of the traditional Danse Orientale. Nyla's class material includes breakdown of the basic shapes, steps, and traveling techniques; creating foundation for layering, with a focus on developing proper posture, flexibility, and muscular control. Movement, shapes and combination drills help improve technique while providing a perfect cardio workout. |
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