Jennifer Lancaster
Founder, The Pilates Solution
Jennifer is a trained dancer, dance teacher, and Comprehensively Certified Pilates instructor. She has trained in various forms of dance throughout her life including ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and tap. She studied at The Boston Conservatory to receive her BFA in Dance performance before moving to NYC after graduation. Jennifer spent 8 years in NYC performing and teaching young bodies how to dance.
Jennifer fell in love with Pilates soon after moving to the city where she discovered how beneficial it was to her dancing and the overall wellness and strength of her body. She received her Pilates Mat Certification from Core Pilates NYC in June 2015 and continued on to complete the 600-hour Comprehensive Certification Program at Core Pilates NYC in April 2018. Jennifer is also certified to teach prenatal and postnatal Pilates and Advanced Work on the Mat and Reformer/Cadillac.
Soon after graduating, she joined CPNYC's staff of instructors in May of 2018. Jennifer has been a member of the CPNYC Faculty of Teacher Trainers as well as the studio's Director of Education for 4 years and feels honored to have been a part of so many people's journey into the world of teaching classical Pilates. She has also taught at The Yoga Room LIC, TONE Pilates and Wellness, Positively Pilates, Aline Pilates in Carroll Gardens, and privately in Sunnyside, Queens.
Jennifer's goal as an instructor is to use her knowledge of the body to help her clients feel stronger and bring them closer to their personal body goals while walking away from their session feeling amazing about themselves. She believes Pilates is for EVERY body type and instills confidence in those who work with her. Jennifer loves Pilates, meeting new people, and can't wait to work with you!
Dana Estin Berk
Dana began her professional Pilates career after being introduced to the unbelievable benefits experienced through her practice since 2017. In order to avoid additional surgeries, she was introduced to her first mentor and has been obsessed with Pilates ever since. After years of being a Pilates student, it was apparent that Dana drank the ‘Pilates Kool-Aid’ and never looked back.
Dana earned her 600-hour Comprehensive Training Course certification from Core Pilates in NYC and has been devoting herself to clients looking for a change in their mind and body through classical Pilates.
The introduction to Pilates has changed the entire way Dana holds her body and how she moves through the world. She integrates the six principles of Pilates into her daily life and has never felt more connected to her mind and/or her body.
Denise Maloney
Denise is passionate about all things holistic, with a background in Massage Therapy. Mat Pilates, yoga, and strength training were favorite forms of exercise for many years. After feeling the therapeutic benefits of the Pilates apparatus during mat Pilates teacher training, she absolutely knew she wanted to be comprehensively trained.
After completing her 488 hour program through Balanced Body in 2015, she was teaching at health clubs, PT offices, and boutique studios, making a career out of helping others discover the health-giving possibilities of the full system.
Other restorative modality certifications of her’s include Low Pressure Fitness (Hypopressives), ELDOA, Myo-Fascial stretching. Denise also continues her education through on-going SOMA training courses.
Tash Vasilyeva
Tash is a certified Pilates instructor and a mental health advocate with a profound understanding of individual needs and goals. With over a decade of expertise in movement and currently pursuing a graduate degree in mental health, specializing in trauma-informed care, she brings a unique perspective to her practice.
Tash creates a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore movement, deepen their mind-body connection, and foster self-awareness. Her trauma-informed approach ensures that she recognizes the impact of personal backgrounds and experiences and provides appropriate support and guidance, addressing potential triggers on the path to self-improvement. Tash firmly believes in the transformative power of Pilates for individuals of all fitness levels, ages, or injuries.
Whether you're starting a fitness journey or an experienced practitioner, Tash's expertise and genuine care will support you every step of the way. With her deep understanding of mental health and trauma-informed care, she offers a comprehensive and personalized approach to unlocking personal growth and guiding you toward a fulfilling path of self-discovery.
Joanne Goldstein
Joanne has been living in Westchester for 26 years. Born and raised in Brooklyn, she worked as a graphic designer in Manhattan after graduating from college with a BA in Art and Education. Putting her career on hold for her three children, she discovered the world of Pilates existed right here in her backyard at the Art of Control on the campus of SUNY Purchase.
Joanne became a student at the studio and loved the changes she saw in her body. With the prospect of an "empty nest" approaching, she decided to study and became a certified instructor. With her certification and many continuing education workshops, she is a devoted teacher of the original method and continues to be a dedicated student because there is always more to learn.