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.

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 Maurer earned a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography from the University of Southern Mississippi. Soon after moving to New York in 2004, Emily was introduced to Pilates while rehabilitating a shoulder injury. The benefits and complements to her dance training and performance longevity, as well as improvements in her overall wellness became increasingly clear, and in 2008 she was certified through Steele Pilates with Teri Steele at Dance New Amsterdam. In 2010, her deepening interest in the Method prompted her to begin her comprehensive certification through Balanced Body University with Joy Karley at Gotham City Pilates.