Fiore Pilates provides the highest level of instruction. All teachers are certified through the authentic Pilates method. The certification program provides extensive knowledge of all exercises and equipment. The training includes safety, injury prevention, improvement of existing health conditions, and working with physical limitations. All instructions have completed 600 apprentice hours under the supervision of master teachers such as Romana Kryzanowska, Sari Pace, Bob Liekens and others. They look forward to sharing their knowledge and experience with you.
 Tracy Fiore Lingeza
Tracy Fiore Lingeza is a recognized Pilates instructor, dance teacher and fitness expert in Westchester County. She established, owns and operates Fiore Pilates in Mamaroneck New York since 2004. After graduating from Hofstra University, Tracy took her BA in Dance to the Pilates Studio in New York City. In 2000 she became an authentically certified Pilates instructor under Joseph Pilates' protege and master trainer Romana Kryzanowska. Tracy continued her education with distinguished instructors Sari Pace, Brooke Siler, Michael Fritzke, Ton Voogt, and Bob Leikens among others. In 2006, Tracy received a second certification with the Pilates Method Alliance. Since 2008, she has been providing continuing education courses for instructors and apprentices. Tracy spent years balancing both a successful Pilates career and a professional dance career. She has danced with numerous companies and the New York City Opera. She has been recognized for outstanding achievement in the fitness field both locally and nationally. She is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce and a frequent volunteer in fitness programs at local schools.
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Tracy Augustine
Tracy Augustine is a native of Larchmont and currently resides in
Mamaroneck. She was first introduced to The Pilates Method in 1999 while
attending SUNY at Albany, where she studied philosophy and sociology. After
returning to Westchester, Tracy continued to practice The Pilates Method
studying different training techniques and teaching philosophies. Tracy was
certified through the Stott Pilates program and in 2003, she furthered her
education in the authentic/classical method. She is excited to be a part of
Fiore Pilates and is grateful for the opportunity to work with and learn
from this talented team. Outside of the studio, Tracy enjoys reading,
swimming, and scuba diving.
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 Sharon Cannava
Sharon Cannava was born in Boston and raised in Suburbia. Sharon was introduced to dance when she was about 10, and has been following its lead ever since. This passion, along with her pursuit of higher education and an affinity for city life, brought Sharon to NYC where she found herself enrolled in New York University. Four years later, she was released into the world, equipped with a well-deserved (and very expensive!) degree in Dance Education, and an all-consuming, new-found appreciation for the art of modern dance. Sharon later studied her craft at the Ailey School and Dance Space Center, and performed the work of talented choreographers including Earl Mosley and Jaclyn Moynahan (JaxDance). She was certified in the authentic Pilates method under the unofficial queen herself, Romana Kryzanowska. She is pleased and honored every chance she is given to share her interest in human movement and physical potential with others.
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Kristin Kalchbrenner
Sports and exercise have been a foundation of Kristin’s life. She has always led an athletic lifestyle competing in various sporting events up to the collegiate level - field hockey, softball, diving and running. She has been practicing Pilates for over ten years while working in the television (CNBC) and the corporate financial industry (PaineWebber, UBS, Morgan Stanley).
Over ten years ago, Kristin’s brother, a physical therapist, handed her a photocopy of Joseph Pilates’ mat exercises and said to her “this is the wave of the future”. At that time, she did not realize how Pilates would ultimately change her future.
It was not until Kristin was stricken with Lyme disease that she truly was able to comprehend the power of Pilates. Pilates helped her to work through several challenges of the disease. With that experience, she decided to study Pilates on the side, so that one day she could share with others what Pilates had done for her. She currently works with fibromyalgia, sciatica and herniated disk clients and has witnessed first hand how Pilates has helped to transform their lives.
Kristin received her Mat Certification from Power Pilates in 2005 and continues her education each year with Power Pilates seminars. She also has since completed a 600-hour authentic Pilates certification “Keeping the Method Pure” under the tutelage of Romana Kryzanowska’s direct students (Tracy Fiore being one of them),as well as the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) certification.
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Claudia King
Prior to becoming a teacher, Claudia worked in human resources for a hedge fund for many years. It was during her career at the hedge fund when she discovered Pilates.
Claudia had always had an interest in staying healthy in mind, body and spirit and a love for movement. She took many years of dance through her late teens and spent years practicing yoga as well, but it was Pilates that seemed to make the most significant impact. The precision and grace of the work had a real connection for her. So after four years of taking lessons and learning a lot about the method, she decided to go through the training to become a teacher. Claudia is certified by Romana’s Pilates in New York City and is very happy to be working at Fiore Pilates with such a wonderful, supportive group of teachers and great clients.
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Jennifer Meegan
Jennifer Meegan was born in Georgia and raised in Florida where she was introduced to dance at an early age. She studied it for several years and attended a performing arts high school to further her knowledge of dance. After high school, she decided to pursue her passion even further by moving to New York and enrolling in SUNY Purchase dance conservatory where she studied ballet and modern dance. She graduated with a BFA in dance performance and it was during this time that she discovered Pilates.
Unfortunately, from all the years of dance she had injured her lower back and had to take some time off. A few years later her back had healed and she remembered Pilates from college and how beneficial it would be for her to start and regain her strength back. It was then, after going to many Pilates classes that she realized that she had found a new passion in her life. Jennifer then decided to become a certified instructor in classical Pilates and share with everyone her love and knowledge of it.
Jennifer returned to SUNY Purchase to attend the United States Pilates Association teacher certification program where she received her certification in the Authentic Pilates Method. She is extremely happy to now be teaching at Fiore Pilates with great clients and inspiring teachers.
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 Daniela Mendes
Daniela Mendes was born in a small town outside Lisbon in Portugal. At the age of 9, her parents decided to move to the United States and create a new life. Since 1991 she has lived in Westchester County with her parents and brother. She graduated from Pace University with a Bachelors in Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing administration. Daniela has experience with careers in law, real estate, retail, and management, none of which gave her as much satisfaction as Pilates. After graduating, Daniela was set out to find herself and she stumbled upon Fiore Pilates. Her management skills were essential to the studio as Pilates quickly became popular in the community. Daniela had then begun doing Pilates almost everyday and fell in love with it. After experiencing the business, she decided to get her certification with Romana Kryzanowska, Joseph Pilates protege. Daniela is pleased to be teaching with Tracy at Fiore Pilates and is so grateful to have finally found something she loves. She will share her knowledge and appreciation with people who want to live a healthier lifestyle.
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 Dana Nelson
Dana Nelson came to Pilates through an unconventional route. After graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in journalism and doing graduate work in publishing at NYU, Dana worked for many years producing commercials and ad campaigns. After marrying, she moved into the publishing world and worked as Photo Editor of Conde Nast Traveler and finally as Photography Director of Conde Nast House & Garden magazine. She then had two boys and retired from publishing. Dana began taking Pilates several years ago and discovered her new passion. In 2007, she entered the Pilates Teacher Certification Program at SUNY/Purchase and is now a certified instructor in the Authentic Pilates Method. As a teacher, Dana looks forward to sharing the joys and benefits of Pilates with clients, friends and family.
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Maritza Olivia
Maritza Olivia resides in Harrison with her husband, four children, 2 dogs and last but not least her mom. She was born, raised and schooled in the Bronx. After High School she went to Westchester Community College and Iona College. Maritza was involved in health and fitness for many years. Her training originated with bodybuilding. After years of difficult training, she suffered a back injury that resulted in surgery. Maritza started using Pilates as a challenging and therapeutic form of exercise. She trained for years at Fiore Pilates and discovered her desire to help others obtain their fitness goals. Maritza decided to become a certified Pilates instructor. She successfully completed over 700 apprentice hours, with Tracy’s help and support. Maritza is now a Pilates Method Alliance Certified Instructor.
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Donna Pollack
I am a true city kid, raised and schooled in Manhattan. As a matter of fact, I met my husband, Conrad, when we were both in 8th grade at private school (we did wait till we were older to marry!!!)
I arrived in Harrison about 10 years ago with 2 babies, a jeep and no drivers license (thank you Formula One Driving School!) and in complete confusion about how to survive without a doorman. It took a while, but I have finally found my way around Westchester and discovered all the drycleaners, drug stores and restaurants that deliver!!!!! oh, and by the way, besides the kids we now have 2 dogs, a cat, a tortoise and a recently deceased crawfish (from my son's science class) named Boullabaise.
I spent the 1st 6 years of my fashion career in lingerie (selling it, not wearing it) and followed that up with Sales Manager positions at Swatch Watch, Charles Jourdan Shoes, L.A. Gear, and HUE and Calvin Klein Hosiery. The Fashion Industry back in the 1980's and 90's was exciting - filled with parties and trade shows and travel and I loved it. After my daughter Madison and son Austin were born, however, I decided to devote my time to them instead, a choice I am happy I made.
Some years ago, after various injuries that I attribute to a combination of weight lifting at the gym and kickboxing class, I started taking sessions at a nearby Pilates studio and instantly fell in love. I felt energized both mentally and physically and lost the "baby fat" that had settled on my waist and stomach. It was my original teacher who planted the idea in my head that I should advance myself and learn to teach Pilates and I jumped at the chance. I was fortunate to have been accepted by Romana's Pilates in NYC as she is a direct disciple of Joseph Pilates and teaches the true, original method. The fact that she is 83 and bounces around like a kid further inspired me and I am proud to be of her students.
Although I enjoy teaching in the city, I am ecstatic to have joined Fiore - it is a gem of a studio with fabulous teachers and great clients and only 10 minutes away . . . It is a pleasure to be here as part of the "family"!
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Mandy Salva
After ten years of living in New York City, Mandy is very happy to be teaching at Fiore Pilates and settling down in Larchmont. She was born and raised in Maryland and began studying dance at the age of five. She attended high school at the Baltimore School of the Arts and then went to SUNY Purchase where she graduated with a BFA in dance in 1999. While at Purchase, she was first introduced to Pilates, and it was an excellent compliment to her rigorous days of dancing.
Upon graduating, Mandy moved to New York City, where she toured internationally with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. Throughout her career, she dealt with a few injuries which led to her rediscovery of Pilates. She realized it was a great way to keep her entire body strong while healing. She was so excited by all there was to learn and decided to study with the disciples of Joseph Pilates at True Pilates New York.
In addition to Fiore, she has taught Pilates at Ballet Academy East in New York City and continues to dance professionally with the Stephen Petronio Company.
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Kathy Wolfe
Kathy Wolfe grew up in Larchmont, attended Mamaroneck High School (not recently) and is delighted to return to her favorite town to teach at Fiore Pilates. After a long career as an arts administrator with a focus on dance, she began to study Pilates and became convinced that the method provides lifelong body conditioning and health benefits.
Kathys experience in the arts included many years as Executive Director of the Dance in Education Fund/Steffi Nossen School followed by work in marketing and development at Purchase College Performing Arts Center and at the Purchase Conservatory of Dance.
For the past several years, Kathy has been teaching Pilates full time in the Westchester area. She received her teaching certification in 1999 under the direction of master teachers Romana Kryzanowska and Bob Liekens.
Kathys greatest claim to fame is that she had the pleasure of teaching Pilates to Tracy Fiore while Tracy was preparing to enter the teacher-training program in New York City.
Needless to say, Tracy was a stellar student!
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