Joshua Margolis

Founder

Joshua Margolis is a personal trainer with a Bachelors Degree in Sports Psychology. He holds certifications from A.C.E., A.I.F.E., and N.A.S.M, and is also prenatal and postpartum fitness certified. Joshua has been working in the health and fitness arena for over 8 years designing personalized fitness programs which incorporate motivational techniques to enhance performance. Joshua is also the fitness model in “THE DUKE DIET”: World renowned health and fitness book. His fitness philosophy: “Your self image and habits go hand in hand; change one and you will automatically change the other.”

Other venues that Joshua has influenced are within the Corporate Sector and the great Outdoors. In the past Joshua has  provided corporate fitness plans to improve the overall health of private companies and their employees. For those clients interested in workimng in the outdoors Joshua has gone everywhere from nearby parks to surfing the beaches of the Atlantic and Pacific to the Rocky Mountains. Whatever your fitness goals are, he will help you realize your dreams. 

Alan Baron

Personal Trainer

Alan believes in creating a professional, positive and supportive working relationship with each client. His ideology?: To meet you at your current fitness level and assist you in achieving your individual exercise goals. Depending upon your particular needs, Alan will create a comprehensive regime that tones muscles, increases cardiovascular endurance, incorporates strength training and, if desired, work toward any weight loss goals.

As a trainer, Alan specializes in rehabilitation, injury rehabilitation, postural distortions and working with the elderly and the physically challenged. He’s certified in CPR with AED and first aid, and by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and New York University. Alan is also a continuing member of the Greater New York Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine.
 
 

Nolan Chace

Personal Trainer / Yoga

Nolan’s strength lies in developing exercises for better outdoors sports performances. His work emphasizes core stability training.

A personal trainer for the past 10 years, Nolan has worked with private clients as well as spending a year as a full-time trainer at Equinox.

Nolan has also taught rock climbing safety and technique at Go Vertical in Connecticut for five years and spent two years snow boarding in Colorado.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Christopher Curreri

Yoga

Although Chris boasts a background in dance and Shaolin kung fu training, a college yoga course eight years ago changed his life’s path. During that semester, Chris embraced the power of yoga and came to realize its subtle internal changes. After his class, Chris went on to complete six teacher trainings in Hatha, Kundalini yoga and yoga philosophy and three Vipassana meditations. Combined with the study of ayurveda — the science of self-healing — Chris’s intent is to help you balance various elements in the spirit of mind and body.
 
 
 

Jacqueline Fritz

Pilates / Yoga

Jacqueline complements her Pilates workouts by incorporating principles of dance and yoga. Jacqueline works with her clients on proper alignment and breath, and finds that integrating Pilates with yoga and dance moves facilitates a dynamic movement quality and physical agility.

Jacqueline began her dance training with Marjorie Thompson at Seattle’s Pacific Northwest Ballet. She developed her Pilates technique at such renowned centers as The Pilates Studio, Power Pilates, Drago’s Gymnasium, and Movements Afoot. Jacqueline finally received her teacher certification in 2004 at the comprehensive Kane School of Core Integration in New York City.

Along with working for Mind Over Matter, Jacqueline has taught at Mongoose Bodyworks, Ground Floor Pilates, Kevin Heaphy Fitness, Flow Yoga Center, and to private clients both nationally and abroad.
 
 

Lori Gabay

Certified Personal Trainer

At Gilder, Gagnon, Howe & Co., Lori analyzed and provided dynamic one-to-one fitness training sessions, and presented fitness seminars to individuals and corporations. These topics included overall nutrition, exercise plans, general health issues, and healthier ways of living. She also trained various athletes and business professionals with sport specific needs including speed, agility and strength training. In addition to this work, Lori also assisted physical therapists with individuals requiring medical rehabilitation, such as back injuries, MS patients, and general sports related injuries.

Lori attended University of Hartford, Hartford, CT and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing with a minor in Communications. In addition, she attended Marymount College and her coursework included Anatomy, Kinesiology, nutrition, exercise physiology, exercise for pregnancy and post partum, and exercise for older adults.
 
 

Alexander Galvez

Personal Trainer

Alexander specializes in strength training, rehabilitation, pre and post natal, balance/stability core training, and boxing. While embracing traditional fitness components, he also focuses on health and lifestyle modification.

As a trainer, Alexander strives to help his clients by connecting them with appropriate members of his ‘team,’ which includes a massage therapist, yoga teacher, Pilates instructor, Reiki, physical therapist as well as other healing professionals. Alexander’s various colleagues work together to help the client achieve optimal health and fitness.
 
 

Barbara Kaminsky

Yoga

Practicing yoga has transformed Barbara’s life, allowing her to pass on the benefits to her various clients. “I love that with every breath in yoga, we get to begin again,” she says. “No matter where we are or where we want to be, doing yoga shows us a way to be present and in the moment.”

Barbara has ten years of yoga practice behind her, and is certified in the Barkan Method. She also enjoys Anusara and Vinyasa.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hilary McLemore

Personal Trainer

A personal trainer and swim instructor certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Hilary specializes in weight loss, corrective exercise, and endurance training for triathletes. A swimming, surfing, running, and outdoor enthusiast, she believes that when working out, there should never be a dull moment!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Najla Said

Pilates

Najla has been doing Pilates for over ten years, and was certified as an Authentic Instructor in 2004 through the New York Pilates Studio. An avid runner and lifelong athlete, she discovered Pilates method while recovering from knee surgery and a hip injury. Pilates was the first truly tough and satisfying workout she was able to do (and enjoy) despite her injuries. SInce she began, she has been virtually pain free, and now is thrilled to be able to watch her clients achieve the same relief as they also build a strength, flexibilty and endurance that allows them to succeed in any other athletic endeavor they choose. She wholeheartedly believes that anything is possible; no one should feel that an injury prevents them from getting a safely, effective, challenging, and fun workout.
 
 
 
 
 

Jackie Sizemore

Pilates / Personal Trainer

Jackie is a certified personal trainer through NASM as well as a certified yoga instructor and a member of The National Yoga Alliance.

Recreationally, she enjoys racquetball, water skiing, jump roping, and many sports. Jackie is also an actress and dancer with over fifteen years of ballet and jazz dance training.
 
 
 

Anna Surwillo

Personal Trainer

During the past five years, Anna has been working as a trainer with clients at homes, gyms and in the outdoors, while focusing on fun, effective and functional training. She emphasizes the importance of cardio, strength training, nutrition and the body’s recovery process.

Anna’s extensive training experience stems from working in several New York City-based fitness clubs, including New York Sports Club and New York Health & Racquet Club. She’s certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and holds certifications in NASM-CPT, prenatal, postpartum and flexibility.

Aside from her work as a personal trainer, Anna is currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Studies and Massage Therapy. Anna also holds a B.A. in Psychology from Hunter College.

Barbara Evans

Personal Trainer

Barbara is a certified personal trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.  In addition to her personal training certification through the NSCA, Barbara is pre/postnatal and CPR-AED certified and is a former top-level trainer with Equinox Fitness Clubs.  She holds a BS in Dance from George Washington University and has toured with professional dance companies nationally and abroad.  This dance background helps Barbara bring a heightened awareness of posture, form and efficiency of movement to her sessions, allowing her clients of any age or fitness level to quickly and safely achieve their goals.  Barbara still takes dance class for fun, along with hiking, biking, and recently, surfing!