Raised on a farm in rural Pennsylvania, Clare Amory was a barefoot BMX racing force to be reckoned with. Her love of motion and ideas eventually led her to Bard college. She graduated with a B.A. in Contemporary Dance/Choreography and moved to NYC. She discovered Pilates while rehabilitating a knee surgery in 1999. Clare began to study the matwork and after healing her knee found that she could suddenly jump higher  and with more ease than she had ever been able to before. Her first private session on the equipment moved her so deeply that she immediately sought out instructor training. Classically certified by Master teachers Caitlin Cook (Joseph Pilates>Eve Gentry>Madeleine Black>Caitlin Cook) and Jennifer Deluca (Joseph and Clara Pilates>Romana Kryzanowska>Jennifer Deluca), she continues her study of anatomy with Irene Dowd. Clare has studied at the most recognized studios in the city including Dragos (True pilates), Real Pilates, Power Pilates, and Re:ab. She is currently studying with Steve Giordano and Cynthia Shipley and completing her second full Pilates certification with Romana’s Pilates. Before opening flesh + bone studio Clare not only taught in Pilates studios in Manhattan and Brooklyn, but also in gyms and at a Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Medicine practice. Clare has taught on location for varied clients including MTV/Viacom and in The New York City Public Schools. Clare opened flesh + bone in May 2007 and is thrilled with the response.

Liza Ard grew up in Texas with a healthy sense of curiosity and an excess of energy.  Later, she settled down and went to Princeton University to study Molecular Biology. After finishing school, she promptly moved to her dream city, New York.  She began to practice Pilates at the famous Drago’s Gym in 2002 under Edwina Fontaine, a former Balanchine dancer who taught alongside Joe and Clara Pilates.  After her first lesson she was hooked, and decided to become a teacher.  She was trained directly by Romana Kryzanowska and Sari Mejia Santos and began teaching in 2003 at Drago’s Gym (Now True Pilates).  Many other wonderful teachers there mentored, encouraged, and inspired her then and now!  She was a contributor in the April issue of Pilates Style magazine and loves teaching in the neighborhood she has called home since 2000!

Raised on a farm in rural Pennsylvania (really), Kathryn Holliday came to flesh+bone after meeting Clare during their Romana's certification program.  The long chain of events in between included a PhD in economics, a substantial stint teaching and working at a computer, finding relief and relaxation in fitness swimming. Kathryn started Pilates to be strong enough to swim more and stress less; the variety of instructors and settings made it clear that all Pilates wasn't the same.  After a deus ex machina (buyout) delivered her from finance, she wanted to become proficient in the discipline and also to share that wellness with others. She has completed her certification program at True Pilates New York (Joseph Pilates>Romana Kryzanowska>Sari Santos>Kathryn) and is delighted to continue the journey in Williamsburg.

Lynann Escatel grew up in Mesa, AZ and began dancing at the age of 4 at “Julie’s Jazz Pizzazz.” Her dance troupe of four won the Ed McMahon “1990 Star Search” Dance category as “Personality Plus”. (Yes you can utube it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYjt6ta7ZR8 ). She continues to dance passionately and is an Equity member. Lynann first heard about Pilates as a body conditioning program that would allow her to rehabilitate her many injuries related to dance. After researching the Authentic Pilates Method, she chose the certification at True Pilates, New York. (Joseph Pilates>Romana Kryzanowska>Sari Santos>Lynann). She completed her certification in 2008, and continues to teach there alongside her mentors. She furthers her education and teaching skills with Sari Mejia Santo, Kathi Ross-Nash, Cynthia Shipley, Jerome Weinberg and the instructors of True Pilates. She continues to learn and develop her own body conditioning and injury prevention program. Lynann is dedicated to helping others find their own personalized body conditioning program. She came to Flesh + Bone Studio in May 2010 and loves sharing Pilates with her classes and new clients.

L.A. woman/musician Jennifer Fraser began her Pilates training in 2001 at Studio du Corp. There she worked with renowned instructors including Diane Diefenderfer, (Joseph H. Pilates>Ron Fletcher >Diane Diefenderfer). Jennifer took up Pilates in an effort to address her back pain and after great success, chose to become an instructor. She relocated to NYC and completed her certification at The Movement Salon. Jennifer also studies Gyrotonics and because of her sheer genius , we let her get away with teaching a blend of  Pilates based movement styles.

Elizabeth Koosed has been teaching Classical Pilates in NYC since 2007. She is currently studying Alternative Health practices and Somatic psychology at NYU’s Gallatin school for Individualized study. Elizabeth began practicing Pilates in 2006 and was so inspired by the method that she decided to become certified to teach the Pilates Method to others. Through a recommendation she began training with world-renowned Pilates teachers at True Pilates NY (formerly known as Dragos Gymnasium). In May of 2007 she was formally accepted as an apprentice teacher under the watchful eye of Sari Santos, daughter of Romana Kryzanowska. (Joseph Pilates>Romana Kryzanowska>Sari Santos>Elizabeth). In 2008 She completed her 600 (+) hours of certification training. Elizabeth is a proud member of the next generation of Pilates and is excited to teach and learn this powerful method with you!

Ann Donohue was first exposed to Classical Pilates while obtaining her BFA in Dance at The Boston Conservatory.  Upon graduation in 2001, she moved to Williamsburg to dance professionally.  Pilates has proven to be the tried and true way of staving the chronic pain associated with her serious scoliosis curvature.  She began teaching mat classes and then became fully certified through Power Pilates (Joseph Pilates>Romana>Bob Liekins>Ann).  In 2007 she moved to Los Angeles where she taught at Malibu Academy of Dance, Malibu Fitness, Equinox (Santa Monica and Woodland Hills), private clients, corporations, and in several Malibu rehabs- helping recovering addicts get into their bodies. In addition to her passion for Pilates, choreography, and dance, Ann is a singer/songwriter and plays guitar and piano. Ann is so happy to be back in Brooklyn working amongst such talented, passionate instructors- and to be making dances and making music with old friends and new!

Kim Blanchard has been teaching mind/body awareness for over a decade. She was certified by Ellie Herman(Joseph Pilates>Kathy Grant, Steve Giordano>Ellie Herman>Kim Blanchard). She holds a BFA in Modern Dance and a Certificate of Nutrition from UW Milwaukee. She has dedicated herself to the study of anatomy, biomechanics and dance.  In her spare time she runs the arts collective Arts Eclectic. Kim is a fire dancer, a high flying trapeze daredevil (she’s studying on the side to teach trapeze at STREB), and  an accordion player. Kim brings a pilates based movement teaching method that is both systematic and inspired. In her sessions you’ll sculpt and move your body with grace, strength, awareness, and joy.