PILATES!
Once upon a time there was a man named JOSEPH PILATES born in 1883. A German boxer, circus performer, and self-taught anatomist who began with hospital bed springs and a big idea to create a life changing form of exercise, originally named “CONTROLOGY.”
This technique of exercise is practiced today as “PILATES.” A controlled, mindful strength training than lengthens your body, strengthens your core, and keeps your joints HAPPY!
Pilates is a perfect form of exercise for clients in all stages of life to add to their health and fitness journey! It is gentle enough for beginners, yet challenging enough for athletic individuals, and smart enough to improve alignment, balanced strength, coordination, and true longevity.
OUR TEAM:
MARY
ft. KYLE
As Mary began practicing (and falling in love with) Pilates over 15 years, she found it was the best form of exercise to make her feel like her best self! In 2020 Mary decided to pursue this passion and create a career by training with Power Pilates NYC, and begin teaching her own Pilates classes!
In addition to Pilates, Mary owns SUNSHINE MASSAGE THERAPY and has been working as a massage therapist for over 25 years. Through her experience with massage, she is highly knowledgeable in anatomy and client’s needs.
MATTIE
Mattie additionally began training to become a Pilates instructor in 2020 with Power Pilates NYC. Through practicing and teaching Pilates she was eager to continue learning about anatomy and movement of the body.
To further this passion Mattie studied Physical Therapy and graduated from ISU in 2025. In addition to teaching Pilates, she works in physical therapy as a PTA. Her studies in physical therapy improved her Pilates career through increased knowledge to reach client’s needs and goals.
NYC TRAINING
Mary and Mattie completed all their Pilates training through POWER PILATES with months of training and traveling to NYC. Though the travels were exciting, the goal was always the same: train with the best and bring back the real thing.
Pilates is one of the few programs worldwide that preserves and teaches the pure, classical Pilates system as taught by Joseph Pilates as he opened his studio in NYC. Beginning with Mat 1 training in 2020 and further increased to advanced and comprehensive exercises Mary and Mattie continue to constantly increase education through Power Pilates.
When training with SUNSHINE PILATES STUDIO you are getting the real thing: authentic exercises, sequences, and teaching style designed by JOSEPH PILATES
