Cheryl is certified by the Pilates Method Alliance, the PhysicalMind Institute of NYC in "The Method" Pilates, as well as, Yamuna Body Rolling® . She has suffered from years of low back pain due to a rollover car accident at the age of seventeen. Despite the help of doctors, chiropractors, accupuncturists and various excercise programs only temporary relief was acheived. Since practicing Pilates she has been pain-free and enjoyed an improved quality of life uncommon for someone with spinal stenosis, degenerated disks and a partially fused spine. Pilates has allowed her to participate in any activity she desires without fear of pain.

Cheryl takes advantage of every opportunity to attend workshops and take classes with the first generation teachers: Kathleen Stanford Grant, Lolita San Miguel, Ron Fletcher, etc. Over the past 4 years Cheryl demonstrates her love of learning by taking weekly classes to study classical Pilates with Holly Bozzelli who was certified by Romana Kryzanowska.

Mary McCarthy, PMA certified instructor
Mary spent 15 years teaching Step, Sculpt and Aqua Aerobics in six African countries while also working full time teaching English and French. On a whim, Mary certified in Mat Pilates when she returned to the US in 1999. She became hooked on the genius of Pilates and decided to obtain a full equipment certification through PhysicalMind Institute in Santa Fe, NM. She has followed up with further study with Mark Trudeau, owner of Quantum Pilates in Washington, DC and Mary continues to teach there throughout the winter. In 2007 Mary obtained additional certification through the Pilates Method Alliance, a prestigious international designation created to assure the quality and safety of Pilates. She faithfully fulfills her continuing education by attending conferences to further enhance her knowledge. Taking classes with Mary will assure that you will be entertained with her wit and humor as well as stories of her time in Africa.

Holly Bozzelli, Romana Certified Instructor
Holly graduated from the University of the Arts with a degree in dance in 1988. After years of performing and teaching dance, Holly opened her own dance studio in 1996. While on vacation Holly discovered a Pilates studio. After only one session she was hooked. She knew she had discovered the perfect method of exercise.

Holly moved to New York City and enrolled in a 600 hour apprenticeship with Romana Kryzanowska, protege of Joseph Pilates making Holly a "second generation" teacher continuing to teach Joe's "original" work as he intended it. Despite many obstacles, she completed her certification in 1998 and since then has continued teaching Pilates in her our studio in Absecon, NJ. Holly continues her education both domestically and as far away as San Paulo, Brazil.

Jennifer Leight, Gold Certified instructor
Jennifer has been actively involved as a fitness instructor for over 20 years.  She received her first fitness certifications as an aerobic instructor, from AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) in 1987 and from IDEA (International Dance Exercise Association) in 1988.  In 1989 she received certification as an Exercise Leader from ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), and also earned the credential of Elite Gold Certified Personal Trainer from ACE (American Council on Exercise).  ACE has also recognized her as an AARP Certified Personal Trainer.

Jennifer has provided over 5,000 hours of private Pilates instruction.  She is the only instructor in the State of New Jersey to have obtained Gold Certification from the PMA, and is one of only 225 instructors world-wide to hold this distinction.

Jennifer Bergh, instructor
Jennifer has been a fully certified Pilates instructor since 2002. She trained with Beth Downey, owner of Body Precision in Rosemont, PA. Jennifer began her Pilates career in 1999 with a PhysicalMind Institute certificate, after previously teaching aerobics for ten years and being a competitive gymnast. She has continued to study with master Pilates teachers including Rachel and Amy Taylor and Cara Reeser. She is currently teaching full-time at Main Line Pilates and Yoga in Paoli, PA, and continues to learn about the body through various body workers, methods, and classes.

Michelle Craven, instructor
As a teenager Michelle sustained spinal fractures in a riding accident.  As she aged, all that scar tissue was turning into arthritis and other problems.  She started doing Pilates - loved it right from the start and became a fully certified instructor.

Michele is a walking advert for The Pilates Method, because without it she would be in chronic pain, unable to have an active life. She has been training at Cheryl’s studio since 2004. Summer of 2009 is her second season teaching at Mindbody Pilates.

Ramune Lacewicz, massage therapist
Ramune has recently joined our staff as a massage therapist. A resident of Cape May County for the past seven years, she is pleased to join the Mindbody Pilates group and looks forward to sharing her enthusiasm and expertise with all who frequent this studio. She is a certified massage therapist who graduated from Atlantic County Healing Arts Institute in Mays Landing and continues her education by reading and taking relevant courses to expand her knowledge whenever possible.

Her areas of specialization are Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Hot Stone Massage. Ramune’s deep commitment to massage, plus her sincere and personal interest in the health and well being of her clients provides both a wonderful and relaxing massage experience for our customers.  Massage will double your Pilates and Yamuna rolling benefits by further reducing stress, enhancing blood circulation, decreasing pain and stiffness, promoting sleep, reducing swelling, enhancing relaxation, and increasing lymphatic drainage and oxygenation of the blood. All of these benefits will help you to maintain your body health and spirit.