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.
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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 and holds a degree in History from Denison University and a Master’s in College Student Personnel Administration from Canisius College. After beginning her career in higher education, she felt called to pursue her lifelong passion for movement and transitioned into the fitness industry full-time.
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A former soccer player and recreational runner, Samantha was drawn to Pilates as a powerful complement to cardio-based training. She quickly fell in love with its precision, strength, and restorative qualities — and the way it builds both resilience and body awareness.
Samantha completed her Pilates Teacher Training through I·D Pilates and has continued to deepen her expertise with certifications in Corrective Exercise (The Biomechanics Method), TRX, and ongoing study toward her Personal Training Certification through ACE. Her background in both education and movement allows her to blend thoughtful instruction with clear communication and individualized progression.
As Studio Manager, Samantha is passionate about creating an environment where clients feel supported, challenged, and seen. She believes movement is not just about exercise — it’s about longevity, confidence, and building a strong foundation for life outside the studio.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
Mary
Mary recently completed her comprehensive Pilates certification education but has long been involved in group and personal fitness. Her fitness career began with group instruction at the BAC, including step, cardio kick, strength and Spinning.
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After an ankle injury, Mary dove into lower impact exercise and mind body connection. She earned certifications in yoga including a 200 hour program, children’s yoga, teen yoga and trauma informed yoga. Pilates certification felt like a natural progression and Mary likes to blend Pilates exercise with the important breath to movement connection you can find in yoga. After her injury, she treats movement like a gift and values the many facets of Pilates from strengthening to stretching and alignment.
Outside the studio, Mary is an elementary school counselor and enjoys the outdoors as much as possible.
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.
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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!
Lori
Lori has come home to Buffalo to be closer to her family, after 25 years in New Jersey. She discovered mat pilates through a lunch time fitness class and fell in love. After being introduced to the Reformer in 2020 at Club Pilates, she made it her goal to become as instructor and received her training through them.
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Lori is thrilled to be part of the group of professional instructors at ID Pilates who care for each and every client and
their individual needs.
Maddie
Maddie is a Buffalo native who discovered Pilates during college when she was looking for a practical way to stay active through the pandemic. Studying public health as an undergrad, she understood that movement plays an essential role in overall well being and was drawn to Pilates for its thoughtful approach to strength, mobility and mind-body connection.
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At the beginning of her master’s program she dove into reformer Pilates as dedicated time to reconnect with herself. The challenge of the reformer drew her in, as she fell in love with the depth, precision, and the purpose of the practice. Wanting a deeper understanding of the movements and methodology she enrolled in teacher training with ID Pilates shortly after completing her masters degree.
She enjoys guiding students as they show up for themselves, teaching with the same intention, connection and care she brings to her own practice.
When she is not in the studio, you can find her walking her dog, golfing or searching for the best iced latte in Buffalo.
Katarina
Katarina was first introduced to Pilates as a teenager after being diagnosed with scoliosis. What began as a way to support her back and improve posture eventually became a lifelong practice. After attending college in Toronto, she spent five years there starting her career in advertising, before recently moving back to Buffalo.
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She rediscovered Pilates in her twenties as a way to stay strong, mobile, and connected to her body. Katarina loves guiding clients through workouts that feel like a reset from the outside world – time to focus on breath, movement, and building strength in a supportive environment. Her goal is to help clients move with more ease, confidence, and awareness both in and out of the studio.
Outside the studio, she can often be found skiing, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
Shannon
Shannon is passionate about holistic wellness. She moved to Buffalo from northern California in 2021 and is a former elementary school teacher. Shannon obtained her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in 2021 and began teaching children’s yoga. She completed her Reformer Pilates certification through I•D Pilates in 2026, and is currently completing a comprehensive certification.
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In addition to teaching Pilates, Shannon also provides state-funded in-home yoga to children and adults with developmental disabilities through her organization, Yoga4Every1.
Shannon’s classes are based on a thoughtful balance between classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. She strives to be intentional and detail-oriented in her teaching, and her style is influenced by her yoga and dance background. Shannon’s goal is for her clients to enjoy the mental health benefits of Pilates just as much as the physical. She is also a strong believer in the power of the playlist!
Shannon lives in Lake View with her fiancé, Justin, and she also enjoys reading, travel, and eating (but not cooking).