Hi, I’m Susan. It’s nice to meet you.
As a 40-year veteran of the health and wellness industry, I have many years of experience as a fitness educator and life coach.
After my son was born in 2002, I found Pilates in NYC through “STOTT” Pilates, now Merrithew Fitness. 5 years later I launched Pivotal Pilates Fitness and Wellness, a 2,800 square foot facility dedicated to both general and special populations. It grew into a highly-successful Pilates studio in New Jersey, which offered a variety of classes and specialized fitness instruction.
Over the last 2 decades, In pursuit of more knowledge and expertise, I took 2 more comprehensive Pilates certifications, (PMA and The Kane School), in addition to a plethora of advanced studies with anatomists, PT’s, surgeons and other specialists who helped me understand movement and biomechanics in a much deeper way.
In 2021, I realized it was time to widen my horizons and teach new Pilates teachers and clients. I sold my Pilates studio and dedicated myself fully to this new chapter. I am now a Master Trainer with Club Pilates ushering in a new generation of Pilates instructors.
I will always be proud of the reputation I built as a rehabilitation specialist and educator but even more excited to share what I know to new and upcoming teachers.
My certifications:
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Master Trainer Club Pilates
Master Trainer The Kane School
Pilates Academy International (PAI)
STOTT Pilates (Merrithew Fitness)
Pilates Method Alliance (PMA)
The Kane School, Kinected NYC
Special populations, STOTT PILATES
FAMI I: Functional Anatomy and Movement Integration Specialist awarded by Mt. Sinai and Kinected Center NY
FAMI II: The Older Client Comprehensively Trained Mt. Sinai, The Kinected Center NY
Certified YUR Back Specialist PHI Pilates
Osteoporosis in-depth w/Rebekah Rotstein
Pre-Postnatal Certified with Debra Goodman
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Certified Health and Wellness Coach CHWC
Certified Nutritional Consultant, CNC
Certified Holistic Health Coach, AADP
ASFA Master Health and Wellness Coach
My values:
Being authentic is a priority for me. I like being the “real deal”.
Going deep into any subject brings clarity and confidence.
Merging the image of who we think we can be, and the person we are, is a journey worth taking.
Any incremental effort today is one step toward a healthier life. Change happens incrementally