Testimonials.

Celeste gave me back my life. My doctor was so impressed that Celeste, through her knowledge and passion for Pilates, was the anecdote for helping me recover from back issues. I have three herniated discs. Nothing helped with my back issues prior to Pilates. Celeste has an innate talent for what she does. She is patient, knows her anatomy, and focuses all her attention on her clients’ individual needs. She is like a daughter to me. I wanted to name one of my children Celeste but was overruled by my other children. I always remind her, however, that I feel like I do have my very own Celeste.

I knew this was the right place for my 13 year-old daughter after talking to Celeste and observing one session of Pilates. Celeste is a friendly, professional, and knowledgeable instructor. She taught my daughter how to use her muscles properly to prevent injuries. She is genuinely concerned about my daughter’s health and well-being.

My daughter is a former rhythmic gymnast who became a performing arts student, majoring in dance. During her training as a rhythmic gymnast she developed constant pain in her hips, which did not respond to medications or traditional physical therapy.

After a few months of Pilates training my daughter has no pain in her hips even when dancing 6 days a week. She made progress with her flexibility, strength and balance. All of which was noticed by my daughter’s dance instructors. Pilates would be helpful to anyone seeking muscular balance, strength, and overall functional improvement.

Celeste has changed my life. About seven years ago I broke my leg. I wasn’t very worried about my recovery because I knew Celeste would help me as I was already doing Pilates with her prior to my injury. My surgeon couldn’t ensure that I would not have a limp but I knew I wouldn’t because of Pilates and Celeste’s abilities. Pilates is for everyone.

If you are looking for a top-tier Pilates experience, look no further than Pilates Staten Island. Led by highly skilled instructors, Celeste and Kailey, this studio offers an elevated level of expertise and professionalism. Both Celeste and Kailey are masters of their craft, bringing years of experience and a deep understanding of Pilates to each session. Their attention to detail and ability to correct form is unmatched, and they foster an environment that makes learning enjoyable while pushing you to achieve your full potential. If you wish to train with the cream of the crop, Pilates Staten Island is the place to be. You won’t just learn Pilates here, you will be guided by two of the best instructors in the field.

Pilates has been life changing. I wish I could give the gift of Pilates. It is a wonderful discipline and Celeste has innate abilities. She is magical. She is an incredible teacher and a marvelous person. I have bum knees and without Pilates they would have blown. She knows how to rehabilitate parts of the body and fix them.

The first word that comes to mind when thinking of Pilates Staten Island is GRATITUDE. At the age of 55, I entered the studio with persistent hip pain that had plagued me since my early 40s. Celeste asked me to describe what I was experiencing and carefully observed my movement and body alignment. She then put me on a unique and customized weekly program that benefitted me in ways I could have only dreamed of! I can now walk pain free and have been able to learn body awareness and mind-body connection strategies that help me to keep the pain away between visits! My one to one sessions with Celeste are never boring! She prescribes innovative sequences that directly address what my body needs at any given time. At one point, I had a very bad shoulder injury. However, Celeste encouraged me to continue to attend weekly Pilates sessions to supplement my physical therapy. Her belief in my ability to heal, coupled with her extensive knowledge of how to strengthen supporting muscle groups made me feel confident throughout the year long healing process and realize that there was light at the end of the tunnel. I credit Celeste’s warmth, motivational techniques and extremely high level of expertise as reasons I feel healthier today that I did when I was in my forties. THANK YOU Pilates Staten Island!

I started seeing Celeste almost 10 years ago because I was having problems with heel spurs. While that was the initial focus of my work with her – and it successfully dealt with that problem – we also began to work on other problem spots of my body. I have a stressful job and I am prone to upper back problems due to tension and poor posture. All of this is gone now. I haven’t had an upper back lock-up since I started seeing Celeste. Prior to my classes, I experienced them regularly. I tell people who ask me about Pilates that it is a “Life Changing” experience. In addition to the physical benefits from practicing the Pilates Method, I also receive knowledge about how my body works and mental health benefits from taking an hour per week as “me” time. I have become a firm believer in the Pilates Method and appreciate how Celeste teaches it.

“My happy place! I have been working with Kailey for some time now and I feel great! She is warm, knowledgable and supportive. Celeste is very warm and welcoming. Every other client I have met is so nice, making it the best feel good environment.”

I have been working with Celeste, having private Pilates sessions, once a week, since February 2008. I suffered an injury while moving and began having sciatica pain down my right leg.

My experience and results have been wonderful.

Not only is Celeste a true professional in all things healing, but her ability to teach the art of Pilates to me (a complete novice with no relevant background) was done with understanding and reassurance.

My Pilates ability over the years has grown to include even some of the more difficult exercises. This is absolutely related to Celeste’s ability to express to me the proper techniques. At this point my body has become dependent on the weekly sessions and if a session is cancelled, I truly miss it. Through my Pilates experience, I no longer experience the same pain in my right leg and certainly “stand taller”. My posture and stability of my hips has greatly improved.
I am happy that I started sessions with Celeste and am especially happy that I have been able to continue working with her for the past 5 years.

I began my journey with Pilates Staten Island after the pandemic. My lifestyle had become more sedentary and as a result I started to experience changes in my body which were affecting my quality of life. A friend suggested that I consider Pilates and recommended I call Celeste and explore how Pilates, or rather Contrology, might be able to help me.

My journey at Pilates Staten Island has been life changing. The experience is not only physical but a mind-body practice that has helped me on so many levels. Through my individualized sessions, I have learned, or re-learned, how to correct movement patterns and old habits that were causing me to experience chronic pain. I have also learned how to engage my mind and improve my focus with movement and coordination.

It is through the knowledge, expertise and customized approaches when working with Celeste that I continue to learn about my body and make improvements every day. Today, I view my experience as a lifelong endeavor, one which helps me to continue to discover things about myself to improve my overall well-being and quality of life.

I started Pilates with Celeste about seven or eight years ago and it has been amazing. I used to suffer extreme lower back, neck, and shoulder pain because of my work. I tried to correct that by using physical therapy and chiropractic services but they didn’t work for me. Pilates did. I understand Pilates and truly appreciate the benefits of it. I have especially enjoyed the two to three inches I took off my waist. Instead of just focusing on a routine exercise regimen that focuses on the outside physical appearances I understand how Pilates focuses on my inside as well.