Rachel is a Native NYer with more than 15 years in the wellness industry. After graduating from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, she began her career as an actress before a diagnosis of Lyme Disease led her on path toward healing. She attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and began health coaching, while rebuilding her body through a newfound discovery of Pilates. Having been a competitive swimmer and dancer, she embraced Pilates for its incredible ability to rehabilitate and strengthen. She received her first certification through Pilates Academy International before falling in love with the classical method and bridging through Power Pilates. Afterwards, she had the honor to study with Kathi Ross Nash and attend her Advanced Teacher Training program studying the Red Thread Method. Rachel's classes are technical and fun with a strong emphasis on flow and form. She believes Pilates is for every body and will cheer you on every step of the way.