Our Pilates Instructors

Karly is a licensed physical therapist and has been teaching Pilates since 2005. Karly completed her mat and apparatus comprehensive certification from the Professional Health and Fitness Institute, a contemporary teaching method in 2005, and pursued an additional comprehensive certification through Power Pilates, a classical teaching method in 2015. Karly is a Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor (NCPT) and maintains an active Pilates Method Alliance membership.

In 2019, Karly pursued a Tai Chi Instructor certification through the the Tai Chi for Health Institute and is certified to teach Dr. Lam's Tai Chi for Health and Wellness and Tai Chi for Rehab programs.  

During COVID-19 pandemic, when Free Movement Pilates was shutdown for 4 months, Karly took the opportunity to brand her teaching approach to Pilates, and  Fit4Function™ Pilates Teacher Training program was born.  Free Movement Pilates will launch its first teacher training program in spring 2023.  Fit4Function™ Pilates blends both classical and contemporary teaching methods with mobility and strength exercises inspired by current research in movement efficiency, with a focus on restoring modern day biomechanics, core efficiency  and  fundamental movement patterns back into the body through Joseph Pilates's system of exercises. . 

Karly, a Bethlehem Central graduate, relocated back to Delmar to be closer to family and friends.  Karly hopes to encourage people in Delmar with chronic pain or fear of exercise and Pilates to come out of the woodwork, and allow themselves to benefit from transforming their bodies with Pilates.  Once an active member of the triathlon community, triathlons have been put on hold while she focuses on raising her  2 daughters, Mia (3) and Olivia (6) with her husband, Marc.

Karly teaches is currently teaching mat and apparatus group Pilates classes, and taking semi-private Pilates clients. 

Pilates Intro & Assessment: 

Functional Movement Assessment & 1st Pilates Session - $110 

(75 minutes)

Single Pilates Session: $95

4 Pack: $360

Semi-private Rate: $50/pp; 5 Pack $240

10 Pack: $450

(up to 3 clients)

To read more about working privately with Karly, visit: www.fmpphysicaltherapy.com 

Liesl is a licensed physical therapist with over 16 years of experience, primarily working with repetitive use injuries, rehabilitation, and sports medicine. Liesl originally received her Pilates training through Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI) and continued with Classical training through Power Pilates. Liesl's continuing education focus has been on lumbosacral dysfunction and stabilization. Her primary interest is teaching how to maximize individual function so you can enjoy life! Liesl works as a Physical Therapist at the Eddy Home Visiting Nurse Association and also offers private manual therapy at the studio.  In addition, she teaches Pilates Mat, Tower and  private Reformer classes.  In 2019, Liesl pursued a Tai Chi Instructor certification through the Tai Chi for Health Institute and is certified to teach Dr. Lam's Tai Chi for Health and Wellness and Tai Chi for Rehab programs.

Liesl teaches mat, apparatus group classes, privates, and semi-private groups at the studio.   

Private Session: $75

Semi-private Rate: $50/pp; 5 Pack $240

10 Pack: $450

(up to 3 clients)

Please contact Liesl directly to request an appointment: 

518-469-7833

Talia entered the apprentice program at Romana's Pilates in New York City at the age of 18. Romana Kryzanowska was Joseph Pilates' protege. After Talia took classes at the original Pilates studio in NYC and met Romana, Sar Mejia Santo (Romana's daughter), and Daria Pace (Romana's granddaughter), Talia believed in The Method because she experienced first-hand how it changed her body and life. Talia's been teaching since she was 19, and she received her certification in 2007. She has continued with Pilates and believes in the ability of the Pilates Method to change the body, mind and life. Talia enjoys watching the bodies and minds of her clients transform from session to session. Since 2007 she has taught in various studios in NYC, including the Romana's Pilates training center, after graduating from the program there. Talia has taught in Madrid, Spain, Saratoga Springs, Albany and now Delmar. Talia teaches is currently teaching private clients, and duet (Semi-Privates groups), 

Private Session: $75 

Semi-private Rate: $50/pp; 5 Pack $240

10 Pack: $450

(up to 3 clients)

Please contact Talia directly to request an appointment:   518-779-0603

Christine has been teaching Pilates Mat classes at Free Movement since 2015.  She started her Pilates training in 2003 as a student locally studying under: Monica, Jana, Nicola, Karly, Sharon, Clare, Sara and many others.  While she enjoys Pilates apparatus classes and yoga classes, her favorite class has always been the simple, yet effective Pilates Mat class.  

After giving birth to her 3 children, Christine was introduced to the world of Bodywork.  She studied at the Center for Natural Wellness, becoming a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist in 2012.  Practicing massage in both Rensselaer and Albany Counties,   Christine also spends time visiting patients weekly as a community hospice complementary therapist volunteer.  

"Pilates gave me my abs back after pregnancy, increased my flexibility and kept my sciatica at bay.  For these reasons, and many more, Christine loves to channel her energy towards sharing the Pilates Method with others. 

Private Rate: $60

Private 4 Pack: $160 

Teaches Buff Bones Pilates Mat Class Virtually: Wednesday & Sundays 8:30pm

Please contact Christine directly to request an appointment:  

518-421-4375

Donna trained at the Kane School of Core Integration in New York City under the tutelage of Kelly Kane.  She received her Pilates Mat certification in 2005 and in 2010 she was certified to teach Pilates Equipment. Throughout the years she has worked with Michelle Cohen-Coté, RSMT/E, MA, founder of the Movement Forest Pilates and Dana Slamp, founder of Prema Yoga Therapeutics in NYC. Donna was licensed in 2019 to teach Buff Bones, founded by Rebekah Rothstein. 

Private Session: $75

Private 3 Pack: $210

To schedule directly with Donna:

dtafro@hotmail.com

917-301-2654

Available by appointment: Wednesday & Thursdays after 3:00pm

As a former distance runner who overcame a series of injuries, Kiersten found Pilates to be life changing.  From her first lesson, she was drawn to the mind-body connection and precision of each movement. Pilates not only helped heal lingering injuries, but it also made her stronger and more flexible than ever before.  Wanting to learn as much as possible, Kiersten completed over 500 hours of training under the guidance of Lisa Yakel. In 2021 she completed her comprehensive classical training through Beacon Pilates.  Kiersten is thrilled to share her passion for Pilates with others and watch as it changes their lives, just as it did hers.  In addition to Pilates, she is an experienced yoga practitioner who completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health.  Kiersten is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the College of Saint Rose.

Private Session: $75

Private 3 Pack: $210

Semi-private Rate: $50/pp; 5 Pack $240
10 Pack: $450
(up to 3 clients)

To schedule directly with Kiersten: 

518-421-1917

Available by appointment: Sundays