Pilates Instructor

Sheri has been teaching Pilates for 16 years . Sheri is certified by the Physicalmind Institute and the Pilates Method Alliance. She is also a certified member of the Yoga Alliance. She is a Personal trainer certified by NETA and ACE. She also holds specialty training in Pink Ribbon Pilates for cancer survivors, Balanced Body Core Roller and TRX.

Sheri loves the integration of the total body in movement and alignment and the quality of movement that is part of the Pilates Method. Sheri embraces the fundamental mat work of core engagement applied to the strength and stretching that the apparatus provides the participant. Sheri loves that this unique training modality people leave working with her feeling balanced and invigorated.

Pilates Instructor

Ever since childhood, Jane has loved to move! She has been able to turn her hobby of dance into a lifestyle and a fulfilling career to share with others. She began dancing at the age of 3 and two decades later was enrolled at Hofstra University among the first graduating class of Dance Educators. At Hofstra, Jane was able to study and work alongside Lance Westergard, Robin Becker, Karla Wolfangle, Giada Ferrone and Amy Marshall. Ms. Helck graduated in May of 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Dance Education. Upon her graduation, she has performed works by Claire Porter and the contemporary modern dance company Freespace Dance.

While continuing her dancing, Jane was introduced to Pilates and took a job as an instructor at Khore Studio. She was professionally trained in the Lottie Berk Method to teach barre and her attention to alignment, providing modifications and mindfulness of client’s needs was noticed by the studio owner who sent Jane to study Balanced Body Pilates with Marcy Shafler.

As of November 2020, Jane has become certified in Holistic Health Nutrition and also obtained certification as a Holistic Health & Wellness Coach. Jane has applied her knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, Pilates and dance to successfully run two dance programs, create her own LLC and teach to students young and old. When she’s not teaching you can find her outside with her family and pets or snuggled with a book and cup of tea.

Pilates Instructor

Anita took the not so traditional route of going from an Economics and Gemologist background to becoming an occupational therapist and pilates instructor!

While working in the business world, Anita felt a sense of feeling as though something were missing. So she changed careers and studied Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California. While she worked with patients with neurological and orthopedic impairments, she felt the strong sense of working in wellness and prevention. This led her to train with Polestar Pilates to become a pilates instructor and an ergonomics specialist through the Back School.

Anita's teaching style has a strong emphasis on athletic and functional movement. Her goal with her clients is to keep them strong and as functional independent, as possible!

Pilates Instructor

Anakaren received her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2018 from NYU. During her studies there she discovered the power of Pilates. She fell in love with how Pilates can be implemented for everyone regardless of their past or present injuries. Therefore, she went on and obtained her Pilates certification through Club Pilates in 2021. Since then she has been practicing Pilates and has been implementing Pilates into her everyday clinical setting. She particularly  enjoys working with prenatal and post partum individuals. She too has her Certified Strength and Conditioning certification. Outside of the clinical and studio setting, Anakaren enjoys spending time with her family and the great outdoors. She loves to hike, paddle board, and run. Her goal is to empower every individual to live to their fullest and healthiest version of themselves.

Group Fitness Instructor

Nik began his movement journey training with the Traditional Serbian Folk Ensemble Dukati and later on Biseri Folk Dance Group, where became the head choreographer.  He furthered his dance education at Middlesex College and Montclair State University through which he was introduced to the importance of fitness and longevity.  

Then, Nik went on to have a colorful career performing, choreographing and directing for various companies and institutions such as Luminarium Dance Company, Rider University, Main Street Theatre Company and the Union County Performing Arts Center. It was during this time that Nik started moonlighting in Fitness, instructing classes at companies including The Aquatics & Fitness Center, the YMCA and RWJ Fitness & Wellness.    

With a dancer’s eye for alignment and flow, Nik utilizes his meticulous technical dance knowledge to create classes that inspire clients to move with strength and grace. He strives to challenge the body with material that is both invigorating and accessible.  With this in mind, Nik’s approach supports long-term wellness while maintaining artistry and rhythm that ensure his classes feel expressive and effective.  

Pilates Apprentice Instructor