Meet Our Pilates Instructors & Collective Wellness Team

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 - $120

(50 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 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)

Contact information:  

Liesl

        518-469-7833      

     to request an appointment 

Early Life & Introduction to Pilates

Talia grew up in Upstate New York, spending her childhood in dance classes and backstage at her parents’ performing arts company. Movement became second nature early on. Her first Pilates class—a mat class at a local dance studio—was a turning point, giving her a new and profound connection to her body. She began taking private lessons in Delmar, NY, and soon after auditioned for the classical Pilates apprenticeship program at Romana’s Pilates in New York City. At just 17, she became the youngest apprentice ever accepted and officially entered the program at 18.

Training & Certification
From 2005 to 2007, Talia trained intensively under Sari Mejia-Santo, daughter of Romana Kryzanowska—Joseph Pilates’ protégé—and was fortunate to meet and study with Romana herself, attending seminars and sessions at Drago’s Gym in NYC. She also learned from Romana’s granddaughter, Daria Pace. Through this deep mentorship and training, Talia experienced firsthand the transformative power of the Pilates Method, which she has believed in ever since.  Talia received her full certification in 2007.

Teaching Experience
After graduating, she traveled regularly between New York and Madrid for four years to teach, and also accompanied Sari to Rome and Milan. Since then, she has continued to teach and study, sharing the Method with clients across New York and Spain—including at the Romana’s Pilates training center after graduation, and in Madrid, Saratoga Springs, Albany, and now Delmar.

Continued Learning & Passions
 Talia is currently studying the Gyrotonic Method and is also a passionate dog rescuer. She fosters, rehabilitates, and helps find loving homes for homeless and neglected dogs in Upstate New York.

Current Offerings & Philosophy
She currently teaches private clients and semi-private (duet) sessions, and believes deeply in Pilates’ ability to transform not only the body, but also the mind and overall well-being. For Talia, Pilates is more than a method—it’s a lifestyle rooted in mindful movement, discipline, and balance. Watching her clients evolve—physically and mentally—remains the most rewarding part of her teaching journey.

Session Offerings & Rates

Private Session: $85

10 Pack: $700 

Duet Semi-Private: $60

5 Pack: $275

10 Pack: $500 

Trio (Semi-Private, up to 3 clients):  

$50 per person

5 Pack: $240 

10 Pack: $450

📞 Contact Talia
Phone: (518) 779-0603
to request an appointment

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:  

healstrengthenpilates@gmail.com

Cell: 518-961-1407