Certified Instructors
Caitlyn Cade
Equipment, Mat, Pre/Post Natal
Caitlyn has studied, choreographed and professionally performed all forms of dance for over twenty years and has been a student of Pilates and yoga for nearly ten. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Wright State University and her Pilates certification from The Kane School of Core Integration in New York City. She believes that body awareness, breath, passion, determination, discipline and joy are essential elements to a productive conditioning session, be it for fitness and strength training, overall toning or injury rehabilitation.
Caitlyn’s goal is to make fitness enjoyable and rewarding for her clients through an understanding of the bodys proper alignment, encouraging them to their optimum fitness potential while guiding them towards a happy, healthy and whole life.
Alexis Del Sol
Eqiupment, Mat, Pre/Post Natal
Alexis graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken in 2001. After working as an engineer in Los Angeles for a year, Alexis decided to make her passion of dance, her career. In doing so, Alexis earned her Pilates certification at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA. As a Pilates instructor, Alexis has worked at several Southern California Pilates studios, dance studios and community colleges. Alexis has returned to the east coast to persue her career in dance and become inspired by new Pilates ethusiasts.
Christie Freeman
Equipment, Mat, Pre/Post Natal, Doula
Christie Freeman first discovered pilates in college where she received a BFA in dance from California State University, Long Beach. After taking a course in pilates from Susan McLain (Former Graham soloist), Christie worked part time in the dance departments physical therapy room which was equipped with a cadillac, wunda chair and reformers. This is where she first realized the benefits of pilates and how much pilates can help the body. Christie suffered from chronic back, shoulder and neck pain due to a car accident. During her time in this therapy room she was able to focus her attention on herself and see the amazing results that can be achieved with a little dedication and the pilates practice.
Christie received her pilates mat and equipment certification from The Kane School of Core Integration in New York. Christie has attended additional workshops in continuation with her Pilates training; Pilates through Pregnancy with Debbi Goodman, MSPT, Pre and Post Natal Specialist Pilates Certification with Carolyne Anthony, Kinesthetic Anatomy and Biomechanics of Motion: Spine/Trunk with Irene Dowd, Relax your Neck - Liberate your Shoulders with Eric Franklin, Hip and Knee injuries with Mark Klion/MD.
After giving birth to her first child in 2004, she became drawn to the journey of birth. Six weeks before giving birth to her second child in 2007 she attended doula training through DONA in search of a natural birth experience and is currently working on completing her doula certification.
Christie hopes that all will love the way they feel as much as she does after an invigorating pilates session whether it is for fitness or injury prevention and recovery.
Melissa Lavin
Equipment, Mat, Pre/Post Natal, Sports Specific
Melissa Lavin is a former professional ballerina, contemporary and flamenco dancer, Her most recent performance was as the Blue Fairy in Pinocchio at the Royal Opera House, London.
Melissa's entry into the world of Pilates instruction began 7 years ago in London with an introductory course through Good body's Pilates instructed by Master Trainer Colleen Glenn. She went on to work directly with Zoey Trap, MSc, a leader in Pilates and fitness. Melissa is certified through Peak Pilates, teaching courses in mat and equipment internationally. Melissa has had the opportunity to conduct workshops for Peak Pilates enabling teachers to further their education and keep abreast of the latest Pilates research. Inspired by her 16 month old daughter, Melissa designed a workshop in Pre and Post natal Pilates.
Melissa enjoys the challenge of working with peoples individual needs. Her background in sports therapy leaves her ideally suited to help those who need rehabilitation. She has also had the opportunity to work with top athletes in a variety of sports such as fencing, rugby, cricket, golf, dance and hockey.
Melissa is passionate about Pilates and believes it is beneficial for everyone.
Masha Dashkina Maddux
Mat
Mariya (Masha) Dashkina Maddux was born and raised in Kiev, Ukraine
and moved to the United States in 1999. She received dance training
from the Thomas Armour Youth Ballet in Miami, FL and the New World
School of the Arts, where she graduated summa cum laude with a BFA in
Dance. Currently, she performs and tours with the Martha Graham Dance
Company. While in college she was introduced to and studied Pilates,
Anatomy, and Physiology. The combination of these fields of study
offered her a distinct awareness of the body and correct alignment
essential for strengthening and injury prevention. The excitement over
her knowledge developed a passion for continuous improvement and
inspired Masha to become a Pilates instructor. In 2007, she received
her Pilates Mat Certification from Core Pilates in New York. With her
extensive knowledge of movement and alignment, acquired through years
of dance training, Masha focuses on quality, detail, and proper class
flow that results in a healthy workout.
Sarah Smith
Equipment, Mat, Pre/Post Natal
Sarah Smith was born and raised in Fort Worth, TX. She attended Texas Christian University where she was first introduced to Pilates. She quickly realized how important Pilates was to her dance training, health and well being. In 2001 she was invited to be a part of the Broaway Theatre Project in Tampa, FL where she was able to train and work with legends such as Ben Vereen, Ann Reinking, Gregory Hines, and Julie Andrews among others. She graduated with a B.P.A. in Dance Performance from Oklahoma City University where her passion for tap and theatre dance blossomed. While attending OCU she performed and toured with the American Spirit Dance Company. She moved to NYC in 2004 to pursue a career in musical theatre. She has appeared in Regional productions of "Crazy For You", "42nd Street", and "Christmas Dreams." She was a tap soloist for "The Moveable Feast" and continues to study voice and musical theatre performance with Jen Waldman and Kim Stern in NYC. She received her Pilates Mat and Equipment Certification from The Kane School of Core Integration. Sarah believes Pilates can be used to help achieve a broad range of goals. She is excited to share her love and passion for Pilates with others.
Dianne Wise
Equipment, Mat, Post Natal
Dianne received her Pilates Mat and Equipment certification from The Kane School of Core Integration in New York City. There she has studied post natal with Debra W. Goodman. Dianne also runs a Pilates program at Orthopedic Care Physical Therapy Center in Fair Lawn to further help patients in their rehabilitation. She believes that the benefits of Pilates, whether you are rehabilitating an injury or working out to tone your body, far exceed the effort put into it. She strives to provide her clients with a fun and effective way to achieve their goals.
In addition, Dianne graduated with a B.A. in dance from DeSales University in Pennsylvania. After graduation she returned to New York to continue her passion for movement. She has performed with several companies including Bindaas and Notes In Motion, as well as Paula Paul's Isis International in Las Vegas.