Herald Square STUDIO

instructors

marcela bragagnolo   (Owner)

 

Marcela is a STOTT PILATES^® Instructor Trainer, a GYROTONIC^®  and  GYROKINESIS^®  Teacher, and a certified ACE Personal Trainer.  Marcela trained in classical dance in her native Argentina and in contemporary dance in New York City. She danced with Ballet Proarte (Argentina), Ballet Nacional de Cuba, and Ballet de l’Opera de Paris. She holds a French National Diploma in Ballet Teaching, and has taught ballet in Argentina, Geneva, Paris and New York.  Marcela’s passion is an integrated education with a focus on strong technique, a healthy body and a free spirit. This passion has led to her research in bio-mechanics, energy training, breathing and psychological preparation for performance (ISA Cuba, NYU USA, IFEDEM France).  Marcela speaks English, Spanish and French.

Patricia casteran milieris

Patricia is a fully certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor. She was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, where she graduated as a physiotherapist from the School of Medical  Technology.  She later moved to the U.S. and became a New York State licensed physical therapist in 1992.  She was introduced to Pilates in 1999 and immediately saw the strong link with rehabilitation.  She has been teaching Pilates since 2002 in studios in Manhattan and Queens, and also works with  physical therapists to combine Pilates and rehabilitation for a wide variety of clients.  Patricia is committed to an active lifestyle and loves to run and strength train in addition to her daily Pilates.

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