Gotham City Pilates at Gramercy, LLC

OWNER & MASTER PILATES TRAINER
Joy Karley, MA holds a Master’s Degree in Biomechanics and Athletic Training from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Modern Dance from Kent State University. Joy studied at the School of Cleveland Ballet and has performed with dance companies in Ohio, California, Washington D.C., New Jersey and New York. She is an AFAA and IFTA certified Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer, as well as a Certified Zumba & Zumba Gold instructor. As a Master Trainer, international fitness presenter, and writer for over 15 years, Joy has designed programming and training curriculum for major club chains and for Jazzercise, an international fitness franchising company. Joy is fully certified in both Pilates Mat and Reformer/Apparatus, and has trained in both contemporary and classical Pilates styles. She is a Balanced Body University Faculty member, training new Pilates instructors throughout the US & beyond. Joy also teaches ballet and pointe at Broadway Dance Center in NYC. Visit www.broadwaydancecenter.com for more information & schedules.

OUR CERTIFIED TRAINERS

Allyson Gracie, RYT is fully certified in Mat, Reformer/full apparatus, including contemporary and classical Pilates styles, and a BBU Assistant Master Trainer. Allyson is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), Reiki Master, Personal Trainer with 20 years experience of meditation/wellness and holds a BFA from Pratt Institute.

Emily Tremaine holds a BA in Dance and Theatre from Sarah Lawrence College. At The Boston Conservatory, she studied Pilates as a supplement to her dance training. Emily received her Pilates certification from The Kane School of Core Integration in NYC, training in both mat and Reformer/Apparatus. She has also studied pre- and post-natal Pilates, physioball, and myofascial release techniques and enjoys teaching from both the therapeutic and fitness aspects of Pilates.

Blayne Gregg-Miller is a Certified Pilates Instructor from Body Arts and Science International, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Chapman University. A multi-talented dancer, Blayne has an impressive repertoire instructing a wide range of dance styles to all ages and skill levels. In addition to dance performance she is also an accomplished choreographer.

Frances Darnell is a fully certified Pilates instructor in both Mat and Reformer/Apparatus from the Kane School of Core Integration in New York. She is certified in the Tupler Technique by Julie Tupler, RN. She is also certified in pre-natal and post-natal exercise by Debbi Goodman, MSPT, and Foot Fitness from Yamuna Body Rolling. She was first introduced to Pilates at Sarah Lawrence College where she studied dance and nutrition. Frances continues to study under Irene Dowd. Her classes are fun and challenging. She enjoys helping others reach their goals in health and fitness. Her philosophy in teaching is to inspire the joy of moving and living a healthy and balanced life.

Laetiçia Emmanuel is earning her Pilates Certification at Pilates Sports Center with Ela Ben-Aharon. She comes from a dance background and was introduced to the Joseph Pilates Method as a tool for strengthening her training. Laetiçia holds a BFA in Arts Management from Long Island University and works as a teaching artist and Pilates instructor in and around New York City.

Nancy Byrne is a Licensed Acupuncturist and a Certified Personal Trainer. She earned her Masters Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College in New York City.
She enjoys teaching “mindful movement” and practicing “mindful medicine” to empower others to achieve their wellness goals. Nancy teaches Yamuna Body Rolling and is presently completing her full Pilates certification with Balanced Body University at Gotham City Pilates.

Elana Zarenczanski has worked both with groups and individuals, focusing on total body health, including general fitness and nutrition. She believes in integrating fitness and nutrition practices towards achieving a full sense of happiness and well-being. Elana has earned certifications in personal training and group fitness instruction, and holds a BFA from the University of New Mexico. She completed her Mat Pilates Certification through Core Pilates NYC, and is currently completing her Full Pilates Certification through Balanced Body University.

Nityda Coleman A former professional ballet dancer, Nityda was first introduced to Pilates at her Norfolk, VA based performing arts high school, Governer School for the Arts. Nityda studied Pilates for four years before discovering her first yoga class as a college undergrad. She was fascinated by this new way to move, but it wasn't until four years after she had been teaching vinyasa yoga around the country that she realized Pilates and yoga would make an outstanding combination. Nityda is quite excited to bring Yolates, a fusion of both methodologies to Gotham City Pilates. She is grateful to have connected with Joy Karley, her mentor in the Pilates Method technique.

Susan Bek-Troy has been a dedicated yoga practitioner since 1999 in Singapore, eventually became a certified yoga teacher after moving to NYC and completing Yoga Teachers Training-200 hr program with OM Yoga in New York City. She believes in providing individuals with the tools and knowledge of Yoga to apply compassion to all aspects of life in a fun and non-judgmental environment that encourages individual growth, exploration and learning. Her Vinyasa flow-style class connects asana focusing on breath, alignment, balance, strength, flexibility, and body awareness. She finds great joy in teaching a variety of classes that encourage a fun environment for exploration to all levels of Yoga experience in Hatha Vinyasa style.

Jacquie Rivera has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years. She is Yogafit certified, an Ace Group Fitness Instructor and NASM Personal Trainer. She received her Pilates training through The Pilates Coach, IMX Pilates and Stott Pilates. Jacquie is constantly increasing her knowledge, skills, and repetoire through workshops & seminars. She is known for her positive attitude, high energy & her focused, attentive approach to teaching. Her classes are dynamic and challenging, combining elements from all aspects of her well-rounded background Jacquie looks forward to working with you in this upcoming New Year at GCP!

Corinna Wilson has been teaching yoga for one year and practicing for about ten. She did her 200-hour teacher training at Yogaworks in Manhattan and is currently enrolled in a second 300-hour teacher training. Originally from Northeastern Ohio, Corinna came to New York after college in 2003 to pursue a career in fashion design. She eventually realized that the fashion industry wasn’t emotionally fulfilling enough and began teaching English as a second language in 2007. She then knew she had found her calling. She started teaching yoga to friends and family members, inspired by the sense of peace and well-being that people achieve after practicing yoga. Her teaching style is very technical, moving gracefully and mindfully through each asana while paying close attention to each body part from sternum to arch. In our busy lives as New Yorkers , we’re often so focused on the end result, that the appreciation and reflection for the building blocks along the way are often lost. For Corinna, yoga is a pathway to retrace and reflect upon those litte parts of ourselves that can sometimes get swallowed up by our modern world.