Our Team
Kristen Londoño
Kristen Londoño is a comprehensively certificated classical Pilates instructor through The NY Pilates Studio of the United States Pilates Association, certified by Master Teacher Brett Howard (Pilates Haus, New Jersey). Prior to opening L Studio, Kristen acted as the Pilates Manager for Equinox Southport and a Lead Teacher Trainer for Equinox Pilates Training Institute.
Kristen believes the best teachers never stop learning; she attends continuing education seminars regularly and keeps up her own Pilates practice by taking sessions with well-known and highly respected Master Teachers, including Mejo Wiggin, Simona Cipriani and Brett Howard.
Erica Mara
Erica Mara is a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor through STOTT and Pilates Academy International (Pilates on Fifth, NYC). Throughout her 15+ years of teaching, Erica helped establish and implement the Pilates program at Manhattan Plaza Health Club in NYC. She has also been a Senior instructor and mentor at many different studios throughout NYC and CT, most recently at Equinox Southport. Erica is always learning and growing as a Pilates Instructor and movement educator. She has extensive continuing education with many well-known classical and contemporary teachers. She is fully certified on all apparatus, as well as Pink Ribbon certification, Pre/post natal, injury and special populations.
Jess Gray
Jessica Gray is a comprehensively certified Classical Pilates instructor through Equinox Pilates Training Institute. With more than 20 years teaching Group Fitness, Jess turned to Pilates to deepen her commitment to improving people's lives through exercise.
An avid athlete, Jess has first hand experience in the positive impact Pilates can have on strength, flexibility and protecting joints. Enthusiastic to have others experience these benefits, Jess enjoys working with clients of all ages and levels of experience.
Raquel teixeira
Raquel Teixeira is a comprehensively certified Classical Pilates instructor through the Art and Science of Contrology, directed by second generation master teacher Simona Cipriani. Raquel is also a AFAA group fitness instructor, TRX suspension training instructor and works with clients of all ages and experience. She is from Rio, Brazil and she can also teach classes in Portuguese.
KELLY MCcusker
Classically trained through Peak Pilates under the tutelage of world-renowned teacher trainer Clare Dunphy, Kelly has over 17 years of studio experience teaching a diverse population including athletes, long time practitioners, special needs clients, beginners and those who consider themselves "pilates-curious". This experience began with comprehensive training that required 600+ hours of observation, personal practice, and apprentice instruction. And it continues with workshops and continuing education seminars that allow her to improve and evolve in her own practice and instruction.
Jen Pollack
Jen Pollack was a dance major when she was introduced to Pilates. She found herself growing stronger and more flexible as she progressed through the many levels of exercises. Jen was certified to teach Pilates in 1996 by Romana Kryzanowski, a Master Teacher in the Classical Pilates community. In 2008 Jen continued to grow her knowledge base, garnering her second certification through Power Pilates. Merging the experience of these two well-respected certifications allows Jen to offer a unique session geared toward each client. She loves teaching Pilates and helps her clients to reach their goal, including strengthening weaker muscles, balancing the body, recovering from injuries and decreasing stress.
tracy bloom
Tracy Bloom is comprehensively certified as an Authentic Pilates’ instructor through The NY Pilates Studio, a licensed massage therapist, and an ACE certified trainer. As a competitive weightlifter, triathlete and rower, Tracy shares the belief that healing occurs in the presence of movement and that Pilates is the perfect adjunct for any activity or sport. Tracy continues to train and study with Simona Cipriani, Mejo Wiggin, Kathi Ross-Nash, Shari Berkowitz, and many other respected second-generation Pilates teachers. Tracy is also an alumna of Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College.