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

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.

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.