Meet Our Wellness Partners
We bring skilled, personable and professional instructors and trainers together who are united by a commitment to deliver a superior experience.
They include professional ballerinas, performers, endurance athletes, educators, chefs and nutritionists.
Manny
In my field, I have come across people with ravaged joints, tendons, and ligaments from over-training or moving incorrectly. I help correct those improper movement patterns so people can be pain-free and move again.
I teach not just physical fitness, I show people how to move their bodies correctly with regards to posture and how to properly engage the right muscles in the proper sequence to avoid injury. I use multiple forms of movement-based exercises and overall movements found in multiple disciplines to provide an overarching approach that covers flexibility, mobility, balance and coordination, strength, power, and recovery.
Personal Trainer
Olga
Personal Trainer, Prenatal and Postpartum
Olga holds two college degrees in Physical Education. She has earned numerous certifications, including ACE (American Council on Exercise-Personal Trainer), AFP (The American Academy of Fitness Professionals-Medical Exercise Specialist), and specialized training in Pre and Postnatal Exercise and Exercise for Senior Citizens, CPR.
With 35 years of experience in the fitness industry, Olga established and managed the fitness center "Grace" in the former Soviet Union. She has successfully served as a personal trainer at prestigious locations such as Reebok Sports Club, Equinox, and NYSC in NYC. Olga is an avid snowboarder, skier, and cyclist. She enjoys teaching and passing her knowledge to her students. Her priority is injury prevention through proper body movement and muscle engagement. Olga uses her background in track and field and weight training as an essential tool to design the fitness program that helps to achieve desirable goals.
Kareem
Yoga, Meditation, Sound Bath
Kareem is an ever evolving student of sound and movement holding certifications for studying the ways of the gong and a CYT-200 hr. He continues to expand and grow within his years of wellness facilitation. He possesses a teaching style that beautifully blends ancient and modern philosophy.
Through intentional cues, creative sequencing, and grounding breathwork, he bestows an easing of the nervous system to each guest. Whether in person or virtually, you'll receive quality guidance.
Joel
Personal Trainer, Tai Chi, Prenatal and Postpartum, Running, Triathlon
Joel is a Master Chi Running™, Chi Walking™ instructor, certifying Master, and is the Director of Continuing Education at ChiLiving, Inc. He uses highly communicative, person-to-person methodology to help clients reach their maximum performance. His specialties include working with children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Joel is an Ironman™ triathlete, marathoner and rehab specialist.
Additional certifications include: ProNatal Fitness™, TRX™ training, Pilates, Assisted Stretching, BodyART™ fitness, Yoga, Radaroller SMR (self myofascial release), Tai Massage Specialist, Radaroller SMR (self myofascial release), Post-rehab Specialist, ACE life and health coach, personal trainer and group fitness instructor. He’s also an ISSA Youth Fitness coach and Spartan Race™ coach.
Julie
Personal Trainer, Yoga, Prenatal and Postpartum, Dance, Pilates
Julie first discovered yoga back in high school, when she was literally dragged to class one Sunday morning. As an ambitious musical theater performer and also self-professed type-A overachiever, yoga helped her learn to accept the flow of things, and to rediscover joy not only in her art, but in her life as well. Julie received her 200 hour certification at Princeton Center for Yoga and Health in Skillman, NJ in 2012. Additional certifications include Personal Training (AFSA) Kids' Yoga (Harlem Yoga Studio), and RYPT (Prenatal Yoga Center).
Julie has taught vinyasa yoga to all levels, absolute beginner and alignment-based yoga, exercise and chair yoga to seniors, and kids’ yoga to all ages. She has also taught both dance and mat Pilates. Julie’s classes balance flow and fun with breathing and letting go. She believes that fitness is for everyone, and loves helping her students find and embrace what works best for their bodies!
Mitch
Personal Trainer
Mitch is a personal trainer with a background in strength training, street dance, and theater, bringing a well-rounded, mind-body approach to his work. He is also nutrition certified and integrates movement, fueling, and recovery to support sustainable progress.
Drawing from experience in yoga and Pilates alongside strength training, Mitch focuses on how the body moves, not just how much it lifts. His sessions emphasize mobility, control, and muscle development, helping clients build strength while feeling more connected, capable, and confident in their bodies.
Mitch believes training should be challenging, intentional, and adaptable — supporting long-term health, performance, and confidence rather than quick fixes.
Boo
Personal Trainer, Yoga, Meditation. Pilates
Boo is an Integrative Wellness Professional and Holistic Lifestyler whose philosophy — “Health and wellness is not any one thing, it’s everything” — reflects her integrative approach to mind, body, and life. Drawing from a corporate background and extensive wellness training, she brings a comprehensive understanding of human well-being, recognizing that self-care and self-advocacy are highly dynamic, non-linear processes.
Nate
Personal Trainer
I am a native to this vast city (New York) I have had the privilege of playing a wide variety of sports such as racquetball (throughout my life), baseball, karate, tae kwon do, boxing, and wrestling. Part of the reason I became a trainer was my fascination with human performance and injury prevention. I have struggled with many injuries myself and I made it part of my mission to help people prevent injuries. I received my personal training certification through ACE and my strength coach certification through NCSF.
Diana
Personal Trainer, Prenatal & Postpartum, Senior Fitness, Running, Triathlons
Fitness has been an integral part of my life, evolving from my gymnastics training to completing the New York City Marathon, two NYC Half Marathons and NYC Triathlons, and numerous Spartan Sprints.
My passion lies in strength training, and I'm dedicated to empowering women to embrace lifting heavy and discover their strength without the fear of becoming bulky.
My philosophy is straightforward: daily movement, balanced nutrition (with a little flexibility!), and plenty of laughter are the cornerstones of a fulfilling and healthy life. I'm excited to bring my energy and enthusiasm to each client, ensuring their fitness journey is both enjoyable and rewarding.Jess lives in Orange County, NY with her family.
Hing
My personal trainer career started in 2006 and I have worked at gyms from NYSC to luxury fitness brands like Equinox and David Barton Gym. My clients range from 10 to 86 yrs old. No matter how young and no matter how old, fitness has no age discrimination. If you’re willing to learn, I am willing to teach.
The biggest enjoyment as a trainer is seeing my clients grow stronger on a weekly basis, improve flexibility & mobility and lose body fat while increasing lean muscles.
NASM
Senior Fitness Specialist
Corrective Exercise Specialist
Bodybuilding
General Fitness
High Intensity Interval Training
Circuit Training
Bootcamp
Kettle Bell
Personal Trainer
Barbara
Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation
Practicing and teaching yoga for over 24 years, the practice of yoga in all its forms, meditation, asana and breath work have been transformative. The beauty of yoga is that it can be healing whether you're practicing a vigorous vinyasa class, a gentle class, chair yoga or mindful meditation. Even five minutes a day can make a difference. My classes include lots of variations, making it accessible for all types of situations. Each class will also include some meditative moments.
I’m certified in the Barkan Method and have a 200 hour Anusara certification, LV Chair Yoga certification, training in Yoga for Osteoporosis, as well as Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Arthritis, and an ongoing training in Mindfulness Based Stress Release.
Christine
Personal Trainer, Dance, Prenatal and Postpartum, Meditation, Yoga
Christine’s (NASM Certified Personal Trainer) journey through health, fitness, and wellness began in her childhood with dance. She received her ballet training at the prestigious School of American Ballet and at the School at Steps, where she also trained in various forms such as Jazz, Horton, Tap, and Hip-Hop and has been dancing professionally since she was in high school.
Christine currently is a company member and teacher with the Brooklyn Ballet, dances with several entertainment and theatrical companies.
Christine has a strong background in many forms of fitness including HIIT, Pilates, Yoga, Barre, Dance Cardio, Strength Building, Conditioning, and Stretching.
Jess
Jess is a dancer as well as an instructor. She teaches ballroom, latin, swing, belly dance, modern dance, and line dancing. She is also certified in SharQui, the original belly dance workout as well as West Coast Swing, Meditation, and Yoga.
Jess lives in Orange County, NY with her family.
Dance, Yoga, Meditation
Alan
Personal Trainer, Tai Chi, Senior Fitness
With over 28 years of experience as a Certified Fitness Trainer in New York City, including 15 years with Mind Over Matter, Alan’s specialties include: weight loss, pre and postnatal exercise (preconception thru all trimesters and postpartum fitness), pre-habilitation, injury rehabilitation, increasing strength/endurance; flexibility, body alignment and posture as well fitness assessments; testing.
Alan works with all adult age groups including older adults and the physically challenged. Whatever your present state of fitness may be, Alan’s training sessions will provide you with a positive, professional and personally supportive program enabling you to achieve your physical fitness goals accompanied by the philosophy of positive progressive training.
Ilona
Ilona holds a Masters in The Art of Teaching from Sarah Lawrence College. Her background in dance and martial arts grounds her training in a practical, personal, and creative approach.
A current ACE certified personal trainer specializing in functional movement. She has experience teaching in group settings and one-on-one in NYC and online. Ilona has also performed and taught dance professionally in NYC for over a decade, recently appearing as a soloist with Gamelan DharmaSwara at the New York Philharmonic Lincoln Center.
Ilona is the World Tai Chi Push Hands Tournament Champion, proud to hold two gold medals from the World Cup of Tai Chi in Taiwan 2023.
Ilona has taught youth since 2010 and seniors since 2015. In 2020 Ilona studied pre- and postnatal fitness during her own pregnancy, and since then has enjoyed working with other moms and mothers-to-be.
Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Dance, Prenatal and Postpartum
Jeannine
Personal Trainer, Prenatal and Postpartum, Senior Fitness
I’m a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Women’s Fitness Specialist who works with moms and seniors who want to feel strong, capable, and confident at every stage of life.
My passion for fitness began when I was preparing to start a family and realized I wanted to enter that chapter feeling stronger, inside and out. That decision changed everything — I’ve since done things I never imagined and met incredible people who keep me motivated and inspired every day.
I believe in thoughtful, personalized programming that meets you where you are and helps you move toward your next level. My focus is strength, balance, form, and mobility — so you can move with confidence and enjoy the active life you deserve.
Tina
Personal Trainer
As a personal trainer, I work with dedicated clients to develop strength, power and confidence through a process of mobility, stability, and motor control techniques leading to a consistent and stable strength and conditioning program.
With being an injured athlete and with close to 30 years exp in the field, I bring a host of real life lessons into my training and coaching. I hold specific certifications in Training The Older Adult; Functional Movement Systems; Corrective Exercise and Nutrition Coaching.
I take pride in training older populations, post rehabilitative and sedentary populations, along with those that are seeking a more in depth training program to enhance their own fitness level.