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DANIEL LOIGEROT

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Daniel Loigerot brings over 20 years of international experience to the fitness industry. Along with being one of the foremost Wellness trainers, Daniel has owned & managed successful fitness centers in France and in the US.

 

Presently, Daniel overlooks the development and execution of the growth strategy of Daniel Loigerot Inc. Daniel Loigerot Inc. specializes in providing Health, Wellness and Stress Management Programs through its newly launched DL FIT Brand. Individual and group Wellness classes are organized both at the conveniently located DL FIT Pilates Wellness Studio in Downtown Manhattan and in retreats organized in Spas/Resorts internationally. DL FIT Corporate-programs have also been catered exclusively to fit the ever-changing stressful work environment. Through this, programs are available in short sessions, at the click of a button. Daniel Loigerot Inc. also merchandises its own range of DL FIT wellness-related products (Balls, Bands, DVDs, PhotoBooks, Clothing, etc.) to complement the programs offered. All DL FIT wellness programs offer a comprehensive, scientific approach that evaluates the complete individual through a formal assessment methodology from which Daniel designs a specific development plan that addresses both the individual’s mental toughness and the individual's physical performance. Daniel works closely with the client to execute the plan and collaborates with their coaches throughout the development process. Daniel's clientele includes Wall-Street Bankers, CEOs, Professional Athletes and Principal Dancers, to name a few.

 

Prior to launching the DL FIT Brand, Daniel co-owned The Pilates Edge Studio (SoHo, New York) from 2001-‘04 and Gymnastique Loigerot (Marseille, France) from 1987- 2000. Both centers have specialized in body conditioning and fitness training through its highly-trained and certified staff.

 

Daniel has been responsible for management of all the fitness centers along with development, execution and implementation of all marketing and financial plans. He has also been responsible for Instructor-training and ensuring the continued standard of top-notch wellness programs.  Core to Daniel’s presence in the fitness industry is his expertise and background training. Daniel has multiple degrees from the University of AIX-Marseilles and its School of Medicine.  Daniel holds an elite certification in the Pilates Method for Body Conditioning from Master Teacher Romana  Kryzanowska, the last remaining Pilates disciple who was personally trained by Joseph Pilates. From 1990 to 1996 he was a National French Triathlete and participated in the World Championships.  He subsequently became the strength coach for the National French Basketball Team from 1996 to 1998.  Finally, from 1997 to 1999 he was the strength coach for the National French Cyclist Team.  In 2000, he studied the Pilates Method with Master Teacher Kryzanowska. 

 

Daniel is the co-author of the Pilates Edge - An Athlete's Guide to Strength and Performance (Penguin Putnam, 2004).  The book applies Pilates to specific sports disciplines, such as  golf, tennis, cycling, running, swimming, and skiing. This application demonstrates Pilates' enhancement of sport performance, and its ability to prevent and rehabilitate injuries.  Pilates Excellence, his video, provides an in-depth roadmap to this training approach.  He is also the creator of http://www.liveworkout.com (2003-2005), his on-line training product, enabling his clients to access his training method virtually.

 

Daniel's expertise has been widely recognized by the media.  His work has been featured in People Mag, US Weekly, AM NY, FITNESS Mag, Parent Guide, Pilates Style Mag,  Time Out New York; Hers Muscle and Fitness; Beyond Fitness; Healing Lifestyles; Ski; Hers  ("How Pilates can compliment weight training for women"); Instyle Mag, www.USATodayPGATour.com; Bookreviewcafe.com, Sheknows.com and the TV News 12 Connecticut.

 

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JACKIE LEVIN, RN, MS

 

Jackie brings to the studio over 20 years of experience in the Health and Wellness field. With a Masters in Holistic Nursing, Pilates certification by Master Teacher Romana Kryzanowska, and a background in Pain Management, overall fitness and increased sense of well-being are the cornerstones of her practice. Jackie will develop an individualized program to facilitate achieving your goals through the principles of Classical Pilates and holistic health. Jackie received her Masters in Holistic Nursing from the College of New Rochelle in New York and her Bachelor’s of Nursing Science from the University of Vermont. She also holds certifications in Hypnosis, Healing Touch, provides courses in Mindfulness Meditation and is Program Coordinator for the MindBody Patient Care Program at NYU Medical Center.

SARITA ALLEN

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Sarita Allen is a world-renowned professional dancer whose career has spanned across three decades. Sarita began her studies in Seattle, Washington at the acclaimed Cornish School of the Arts. She then moved to New York City on scholarship with the Dance Theater of Harlem. It was here that she began her two parallel careers - of performer and of fitness teacher. Having met her mentor Kathy Grant, who is considered one of the two grand dames of the Pilates technique and was taught and certified by Joseph H. Pilates himself, Sarita began her career as a personal fitness instructor.

 

To retain and develop her competitive edge as a professional dancer, Sarita realized the absolute need to continuously seek innovative teachers, who worked on both the physical and the mental development of the individual. She then began to train directly with Julio Horvath, the inventor of the Gyrotonic Expansion System. To give a brief history of her growth as a professional fitness teacher in the last few years, Sarita was in Tokyo, Japan (2000) where she was a guest teacher/instructor for the top academics in Japan as a part of their training into fitness. In 2002 she taught at the University of Salvador in Brazil, teaching both Dance and Pilates, as a part of the International Dance Festival in Bahia. In 2003 Sarita was in Istanbul, Turkey at the Planet Health Spa to teach their trainers in the philosophy and technique of traditional Pilates. In the United States she has taught master classes and extensive fitness workshops at UCLA, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, Dean college, Spellman college, just to name a few. During her tenure as principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, she also served as their company teacher. Her relationship with the company has spanned more than twenty years. Most notable performances include The Metropolitan Opera house, The Paris Opera, La Scala, The Pyramids at Giza, Tivili Theater in Copenhagen, The White House for the inaugurations of Presidents Bill Clinton and Gerald Ford. In 2004 she received an award for her contribution to the international dance at the Bolshoi Theater during the Moscow Ballet Festival.. She currently teaches in New York City at The DL FIT Pilates Wellness Studio, formerly ThePilates Edge Studio and performs with COMPLEXIONS Contemporary Ballet, where she is embarking on a tour of Italy, Athens, Greece, and Seoul, Korea.

 

Besides pursuing her professional growth, Sarita has also worked in community development as her wish to give back to the society that she has learned so much from. She served for four years as Artist-in-Residence for the Dorothy I. Height Leadership Institute under the auspices of The National Council of Negro Women where she produced four productions entitled "Reflections of the Soul." Sarita has also been an instructor with the Alvin Ailey Company at public schools across the country as a part of the outreach program.  At present Sarita is an integral member of the Outreach programs hosted by COMPLEXIONS Contemporary Ballet, which aim at fostering creativity and freedom of thought across the youth in the United States.

 

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PATRICIA MOYA

 

Patricia Moya is a dedicated fitness educator, specializing in the art of movement. Her background includes over 20 years practicing Pilates, Dance and Yoga. She received her Pilates certification under the tutelage of Master Teacher Romana Kryzanowska. She has taught private Pilates instruction at Grasshopper Pilates, NYC, The Art of Control, Mt. Kisco and Can Do Health Club, Short Hills, NJ. Since then she has focused on teaching exclusively with Daniel Loigerot at The DL FIT Pilates Wellness Studio, formerly The Pilates Edge Studio.

 

Patricia trains a wide variety of clients and designs specific fitness programs to fit the needs of each individual. Blending cardiovascular, strength and endurance training, with an emphasis in core conditioning, flexibility and balance work, Patricia thoroughly enjoys her calling: helping people reach their fitness goals and find freedom through movement.

 

Additionally experience includes 2 years in the Theatre/Dance Program at Smith College, 4 years apprenticeship with The Walter Schalk School of Dance in Fairfield County, CT and 3 years as Director of The Summer Dance Program in Nantucket, MA. She graduated with a certification in dance from The Alvin Ailey Dance Center, NYC and is a member of IDEA and Pilates Method Alliance. She is CPR certified and has completed advanced workshops in pre/post natal fitness.

 

For over a decade, Patricia toured professionally in Broadway productions, both nationally and internationally, as well as appeared in numerous TV programs and advertisements.

 

Most recently, she has also featured in Lifestyle and Fitness Advertising campaigns for the U.S. Dept. of Health, Royal Caribbean, Propel Fitness Water, Nabisco and Aquafina and has contributed editorial content to Wellness publications which include O, Real Simple, Body & Soul and Redbook. She is commercially represented by CESD and Reich, NY.

 


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BARBARA SAMPSON
Barbara Sampson, Certified Pilates Instructor.
Barbara has been teaching Pilates and Yoga for over 10 years. She studied with Romana Krysanowska and Mary Bowen.She has worked with many professional athletes and dancers. She was a teacher trainer for the Physicalmind Institute, traveling  throughout the us, canada and germany teaching various workshops, and wrote many of the materials used by the institute.