Our Pilates Instructors
Karly Decker, PT, MSPT, NCPT Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor
Karly Decker, PT, MSPT, NCPT Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor
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 minute intro session)
Intro 3 Pack: $270
(50 minute follow up sessions)
Duet Semi-Private: $60
5 Pack: $275
10 Pack: $500
Trio 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
Please schedule all Restorative Pilates Privates and PT sessions via above link.
Liesl Burnham, PT, BSPT Certified Pilates Instructor
Karly Decker, PT, MSPT, NCPT Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor
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: $85
5 Pack: $400
10 Pack: $750
Duet Semi-Private: $60
5 Pack: $275
10 Pack: $500
Trio Semi-private Rate: $50/pp
5 Pack $240
10 Pack: $450
(up to 3 clients)
Please contact Liesl directly (518-469-7833) to request an appointment or fill out survey below.
Talia Valente, CPT Romana Certified Pilates Instructor
Christine Pupke Edwards, LMT, CPT Certifi
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: $85
Duet Semi - Private: $60
5 Pack: $275
10 Pack: $500
Trio Semi-private Rate:
$50/pp
5 Pack $240
10 Pack: $450
(up to 3 clients)
Please contact Talia directly (518-779-0603) to request an appointment or fill out survey below.
Christine Pupke Edwards, LMT, CPT Certifi
Christine Pupke Edwards, LMT, CPT Certifi
Christine Pupke Edwards, LMT, CPT Certifi
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
Christine is only teaching virtual classes at this time..
Kimberly Healy, CPT
Christine Pupke Edwards, LMT, CPT Certifi
Tammy Thomas Faist, CPT, NCPT Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor
As a lifelong multi-sport athlete and fitness enthusiast, I have always loved exploring and learning new ways to enhance my lifestyle with fitness routines that make my body look and feel strong and increase my core strength and flexibility. My Pilates journey started in 2021. I recently completed my 100 hour pilates mat certification with a Fit4Function certification and continue to take classes and plan to continue teacher training with the goal of becoming a better practitioner and teacher of the work I’ve grown to love… I can’t wait to share my passion with you! I am continually amazed at the wealth of benefits classical Pilates offers. I am excited to announce a new series of Pilates mat classes at Free Movement Pilates in Delmar. See you in class!
Contact information:
Cell: 5189611407
Tammy Thomas Faist, CPT, NCPT Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor
Christine Pupke Edwards, LMT, CPT Certifi
Tammy Thomas Faist, CPT, NCPT Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor
Tammy became certified in Pilates Mat through Power Pilates in 2015, certified through Balance Body in Anatomy and Reformer I & II through Balanced Body in 2016. In 2017, she returned to Power Pilates in 2017 for her Comprehensive Pilates certification and has been teaching ever since. Tammy is passionate about Pilates, and helping others discover what it offers the body, spirit and mind. Being an Energy Practitioner since 2012, she was struck how this method moves energy throughout the body and system all on its own. Witnessing people find connections they hadn’t before, increased mobility and strength, and increased confidence really lights Tammy up. In 2021, she became Mat certified through The Vertical Workshop as well, a program whose foundation is in healthy BioMechanics and functional mobility. Tammy believes in the method Joe Pilates gave the world to grow, heal and strengthen with, and has found that all styles of his work can emerge into effective and meaningful change.
(518-366-7440)
ttfaisty17@gmail.com