Experience the Contrology Method of
Joseph Pilates.
Where Tradition and Knowledge matter
Joseph Pilates was a visionary who believed that true health comes from the harmonious development of body, mind, and spirit. His method, which he called Contrology, was designed not just as exercise, but as a path to whole-body mastery through precise, conscious movement. Long before “core strength” became a buzzword, Joseph emphasized control, breath, and alignment as the foundation for vitality and resilience.
Contrology is more than a workout—it’s a philosophy of movement that restores natural posture, builds inner strength, and brings the body into balanced function. Explore how this timeless method continues to transform lives with relevance and precision for the modern mover.
A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE NOT ONLY CHANGES YOUR BODY, IT CHANGES YOUR MIND, YOUR ATTITUDE, AND YOUR MOOD
Joseph Pilates said
"In 10 sessions you feel better,
20 sessions you look better,
30 sessions you have a completely new body"
Explore our complete collection of classes and services
Pilates & Movement
Experience classical Pilates and movement from anywhere with in person and virtual sessions, recorded mat classes, and on-demand workouts designed to support strength, alignment, and longevity.
Education
Advanced education, mentorship, and continuing education courses for Pilates teachers, movement professionals, educators, and wellness practitioners seeking deeper understanding and practical application.
European-Style Manual Osteopathy
A hands-on, integrative approach that combines osteopathic principles, movement analysis, and manual therapy to support alignment, mobility, recovery, and whole-body function.
Celeste Zopich.
The owner/director of PILATES STATEN ISLAND, Celeste Hope Zopich, specializes in Perceptive Movement Analysis™. With her unique ability to analyze how her clients move (or don’t move) through visual and tactile measures, she's been successful in changing posture and body shape, post-rehabilitative recovery, sports and athletic performance enhancement, and overall wellbeing and health improvements. The studio hosts clients that are youth, geriatric, elite athletes, anyone looking for overall health and functional body and postural improvements and fitness, those with MS, neuralgia, scoliosis, drop foot, bunions, spine and joint dysfunction, etc. It can’t be denied that the improvements come from the genius method of Joseph Pilates' body ‘Contrology’.
Kailey McCarthy.
Kailey McCarthy has been teaching Pilates since 2008. She received comprehensive certification through Pilates Core Integration in Tempe, Arizona where she was born. Kailey joined Pilates Staten Island in 2010 when she moved to NYC for the second time following a professional dance career.
