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09 Sep

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Last month I had my 21st anniversary of teaching fitness. I count this as it's easy for me to remember. I graduated from college in 1999, moved to NYC and the Lotte Berk Method was my first REAL job. I had taught dance in High School and College and danced since I was two years old. However alike you think they are, fitness and dance are very different. As I reflect on this labor, as most of us have been asked to do with Labor Day just passing, I find it challenging to skip over the fact that my teacher training...

18 Jul

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Recently while in a conversation with my sister, Laurel, she told me that I should write a book. I answered with “I wouldn’t know where to start.” She quickly replied, “at the beginning, silly!” This has stuck with me for the last week or so. Not because I’ll be writing a book anytime soon, but because I often find it challenging to find the beginning, or see the forest through the trees. This fault of mine, let’s just call it that because I cannot see how this would be a strength, has me understanding more now exactly why teaching BarSculpt & Pilates...

31 May

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What a difference time can make. Anyone who has ever lost a loved one knows it takes seconds for life as you know it to change forever. However the last time I experienced collective change to this scale was when I watched from the roof top of 501 Fifth avenue building as the first twin tower was being engulfed in flame. I could look down at Fifth avenue and see the standstill. Cars stopped, some standing outside looking down the island in complete disbelief. September 11, 2001 will always be a struggle for me, and I know I am not...

21 May

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Dear dedicated BarSculpt community member, I hope this finds you well and enjoying sprummer. The warmth has arrived and I am hoping it will stay. The sunshine shed light on the fact that Covid-19 has definitely changed my business and it is time for me to make an announcement. It is almost impossible to express my love for this community of movers and to thank you all for your undying support. When I opened 14 years ago I had no idea what a lovely group of people would gather around my passion. I watched clients become friends, I mean besties, not...

01 Apr

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It is hard to say when the brick and mortar studio classes will be able to be held again, but i do know we all need to move! I have moved the studio to a virtual platform, I will teach from my home straight to yours. Both Privates and classes are available. All sessions available through Zoom and are now being schedule on our Mindbody site, link below! Once you are signed up I will send you a zoom link via email. Please register, as always, in advance (at least one hour please) because if I’m in session with other clients I...

15 Jul

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In 1999 I started at the Lotte Berk Method. I was told not only do I need to wear socks but they have to match or be darker than my pants. No joke this commonly got me in trouble (I had some wild pants and a lot of white socks). The sock rule stemmed from my time at The Lotte Berk Method. It is hygienic and it keeps the heat in so your muscles stay warm when you are exercising! Also.. feet are gross...

25 Jun

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My husband and I were on the motorcycle this past weekend. We drove to a near by lake view restaurant, played mini golf (I lost by 2 points but I did get one hole in one 🤩) and then it started to rain. Alright it wasn’t a full on rain, but it was more rain then I have experienced before on the back of a Harley. So we decided to stop At a bowling alley near by. The bowling alley was AWESOME!! Not only can you choose to bowl Candlepin or Big Balls, but they have corn hole among other games...

14 Jun

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About this program: The program is designed to share my barre class and experience teaching it to clients. The program is broken down into training blocks in coordination with the 6 sections of my barre class. The information should take you, approximately, 13 weeks to complete if you do one hour per day (or 7 hours per week). If you would prefer to combine these hours into one long stream of information, that is your prerogative. Your learning style is uniquely your own - I just want you to be your best. At the end of each section you will have to complete a quiz...

10 Jun

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As I sort through the old photos for this website, that the studio has taken over the last 13 years, it’s a struggle to be kind to myself. In some I see how much younger I was. In others I feel like I should have been happier with my appearance then. I should have been kinder to myself. Especially now as it’s older and changed I need to remember this kindness. I guess we all have before and after pictures. That concept isn’t just for exaggerated changes. The amount of growth, both personal & professionally since these photos have been taken...

07 Jun

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Today marks the two year anniversary of meeting my husband. We connected through Match.com and we kept communication to a minimum before we set a time to meet. We met at a Starbucks. I walked there from work, it was the middle of the day and I didn’t even change out of my work clothes (yoga attire). I’m not actually sure what I was expecting, but I can guarantee I was not prepared for what I got. I always wanted to believe in love and first sight. I now have proof it exists! Chris is my person. He is the person...