Hayley, NCPT
Hayley has received her 500+ hour comprehensive Pilates training and worked as a Pilates instructor at internationally renowned Manhattan based Pilates studio Erika Bloom Pilates Plus. While working in New York City, Hayley gained experience in the field, teaching private and group Pilates sessions to a diverse clientele that included athletes and celebrities. Hayley has been teaching Pilates locally since 2013, launching I•D Pilates (formerly Long + Lean Pilates) in 2015.
Hayley constantly builds on her training and expertise and has attended workshops on topics such as scoliosis, sciatica, the Alexander Technique, biomechanics, the multifidi muscle group, and pre and postnatal Pilates. She is also a Nationally Certified Pilates through the National Pilates Certification Program and a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist with Core Exercise Solutions.
During her college studies, Hayley took classes and worked as a teaching assistant in anatomy and injury prevention. Her experience as a dancer and dance instructor has given her in-depth awareness of the human body and the intricacies of its movements. Hayley strives to give her clients the ability to move their bodies the way they were always meant to move. Hayley is known for her fun yet informative sessions that restore alignment, enhance body awareness, improve posture, and build balanced strength and mobility throughout the body.
Samantha
Samantha grew up in Canandaigua, NY, graduated from Denison University with a degree in History, and Canisius College with a Master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration. Throughout Samantha’s life she has been very active; playing soccer, running, spin classes, and HIIT classes are some of her favorites. She found the strength and stretching exercises of Pilates to be a great complement to her more cardio-based workouts. She finally realized that she could pursue her passion by working in the fitness field and stepped away from working in higher education to become a full-time instructor and the Studio Manager for I·D Pilates.
Samantha is currently pursuing her Personal Training Certification through ACE, and has completed the Pilates Teacher Training Certification through I·D Pilates, Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification through The Biomechanics Method, and TRX training. Samantha’s previous positions had her working at a desk for most of the day and Pilates has taught her the importance of movement. She enjoys getting to know her clients and helping them enhance their mind-body awareness, while providing exercises that are both challenging and functional.
Ashley
Ashley grew up in Cheektowaga, NY. She has been a dancer since the young age of two and throughout her life she has studied tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, hip-hop, lyrical, and modern at Center Stage Dance Studio. Ashley had the honor of being a part of the competition team, traveling and winning many awards. Beginning with dance, she has always had a passion for fitness and health. In 2015 Ashley went to college to become an x-ray technician but did not feel satisfied working in hospitals. Shortly thereafter she found Pilates and it changed her life forever. She chose the path of teaching Pilates in early 2017 after she had experienced the benefits it had on her mind and body. Ashley became a certified Pilates instructor through Balanced Body at Northstar Pilates. She looks forward to helping her clients reach their physical goals and hopes to share the many benefits that Pilates has to offer.
Beth P.
With a passion for healing through movement, Beth delivers a unique blend of expertise in both physical therapy and Pilates. In addition to her Pilates teaching certification, Beth holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy specializing in orthopedics, pelvic health, and obstetrics. Through her PT practice, In Balance Physiotherapy, PLLC, she offers holistic and collaborative treatment helping clients return to and excel in their favorite activities at every stage of life – including pregnancy and postpartum care,
injury rehabilitation, performance enhancement, and postural improvement.
Beth’s journey with Pilates began during her years as a distance athlete, where she discovered its transformative benefits to performance, recovery and overall health. Whether in one-on-one sessions or group Pilates classes, she pairs advanced medical knowledge with an unwavering belief in her clients’ capacity to heal and thrive, creating an environment where clients feel both
supported and empowered.
As an active mother of three, Beth understands the delicate balance between life’s physical demands and optimal wellness. She brings this perspective to her teaching, offering thorough, compassionate care that helps clients reconnect with their body’s natural strength and wisdom. Beth looks forward to partnering with you on your journey to better health and movement.
Julie
Julie has a passion for achieving her personal best and halping others to do the same. As a child she loved running, swimming and riding her bike, and became involved in triathlons as an adult. She graduated college with a degree in Physical Education/Sports Management and played varsity volleyball. She finds the intricacies of the human body fascinating, leading her to pursue many certifications through the ACSM, NSCM, AFAA, Neurokinetic Therapy, and more.
While personal training and working as the Director of Group Fitness and Programming for Buffalo Athletic Clubs, she became interested in Pilates. Julie received her training and certification at the prestigious STOTT International Headquarters in Toronto in 2002. After opening and running the Pilates studio at the BAC, she opened her own studio, Core Concepts Pilates and Wellness, which she owned and operated for 14 years. In 2023, Julie sold her studio to I•D Pilates and continues teaching at the studio currently. She has had the privilege of working with a wide spectrum of clientele, ranging from therapeutic to high level athletes. In addition to Pilates, Julie enjoys long walks and runs with her dog Owen, Yoga, and playing Billiards.
Breanna R.
BreAnna was born and raised on the east side of Buffalo, NY. She is currently a PhD Candidate at the University at Buffalo. Her research investigates how embodied practices such as yoga and Pilates are crucial to the healing of the Black community. BreAnna holds a 200+ hour Pilates mat and Reformer certification from I•D Pilates and received her 200 hour Vinyasa Yoga certification from Yoga Union Bali.
She aspires to make her classes fun, healing, and liberating. Her all time favorite Pilates exercise is The Rollup!
Vanessa V
Vanessa has always loved sports and fitness, coupled with a deep interest in science and nutrition. She has an Associate’s Degree in Health and Wellness Promotion with a focus in community health and education, primarily working with people over 65 years old on falls prevention, strength in later life, and maintaining independence, along with nutrition and diabetes education. She then obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in biomechanics and strength and conditioning education to build sport-specific exercise plans. She has worked with both college and professional athletes. Vanessa also minored in nutrition, where her studies focused on autoimmune disorders and an anti-inflammatory diet.
After being diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Vanessa started her fitness lifestyle and coaching in the gym setting, focusing on building strength through movement, in an effort to relieve her joint pain. Building strong muscles in order to protect the joints is pivotal to those with joint conditions! Because of her diagnosis, being in proper alignment is absolutely required in order to avoid being injured, so she became a yoga instructor in order to learn more about true joint range of motion, joint safety, flexibility vs hypermobility, and how being both strong and flexible builds a healthy life.
After all this, Vanessa found Pilates. She believes Pilates is a perfect coupling of both the strength and “gym world” as well as the flexibility, stretching, and mindfulness of the “yoga world”. With Pilates, we are building a healthy foundation and lifestyle for the rest of our lives by focusing on maintaining healthy spinal alignment and a focus on core strength (and pelvic floor strength) in order to stay healthy, better perform habitual movement patterns, and staying injury free, feeling vibrant even into later years of life.
By combining her unique knowledge of strength, flexibility, and proper alignment, she can help you create a balanced lifestyle with all of the above. She could not be happier to be a part of your journey!
Molly
Molly has completed a 600 hour certification course through Power Pilates, TRX training and ID Pilates teacher trainings.
Molly has always enjoyed physical activities, going to the gym, fitness classes, swimming, biking and hiking.
After taking a mat class at the BAC, Molly loved the way it made her body feel stronger and more flexible and began taking regular classes. In 2019 she decided to begin her work to become a teacher. She loves to learn and challenge her clients with new exercises and modifications.
Beth M
While finishing her 32-year career as a Special Education teacher, Beth began a new chapter in her life excited to become a Certified Pilates Teacher! She received her qualifications locally, which enabled her to receive the internationally recognized PMA-Certified Pilates Teacher status.
Beth has been teaching Pilates since 2007. Since that time, she has had experience working with clients of all ages, teaching private sessions as well as group classes. Beth incorporates a variety of Pilates equipment and props in her sessions. After being part owner of a studio in Clarence for 2 years, she chose to do privates and duo’s in home settings.
To keep up with the latest developments in the Pilates field, Beth attends national Pilates conferences and workshops. In 2014, she received certification to teach MOTR, a unique state of the art piece of equipment sold through Balanced Body.
With today‘s technology, we are sitting more and moving less. Beth’s goal as a Pilates Teacher is to give her clients the opportunity to move more, increase core and back strength, become more flexible and feel better about themselves!
Beth is a lover of cats, live music, dancing, traveling, golfing and listening to her husband play keyboards with several local bands!