At Rolates we believe that teaching classical, authentic Pilates is the best way to naturally balance the body. To this end we are dedicated to maintaining the original methods that Joe and Clara Pilates set forth.
Pilates conditioning requires dedication and commitment. Our promise to our clients is to teach conscientiously. This means never rushing you along until you are ready. Deceptively simple, Pilates conditions slowly and methodically while building strength, balance and posture. There are so many combinations of exercises that Pilates conditioning can be enjoyed for years with a variety of exercises.
Director Roberta Rose Kirschenbaum, a native New Yorker, is a former dancer. Working from this perspective we teach with a dancers view of grace, poise and line.
We are honored to be working in Joe and Clara Pilates' original living and working space. Rolates' 2000 sq. ft. studio has high ceilings, big windows and a warm, calming ambience. Sessions usually last just over an hour to accommodate a warm up and cool down period.
PilatesPilates is a physical conditioning system that was developed in the early part of the 20th century by Joseph Pilates. It improves strength, flexibility and awareness of your body in space. It gives you a body prepared for the unexpected. To learn more, please visit the Official website of the Pilates Method Alliance. |
ReflexologyReflexology is a modality in which the reflexologist applies pressure to the feet in order to bring balance and harmony to the body. It can be used to relax the mind and body and decrease stress. You don't need an ailment to get reflexology, you just need tired feet. |
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"I had taken Pilates with a lot of different people, but for some reason it didn't click until I found Roberta at Rolates. I have faith in everything I do knowing that Roberta completely understands what my body needs."
Maria Kowroski - Principal Dancer NYCB quoted in Dance Magazine 12/04
"After 20 years of rugby in Australia my back and knees had taken a pounding. As well I had chronically bad posture and constantly tight hamstrings. I was definitely part of the limping wounded. But in a moment of madness, I wanted to try martial arts. So I tried Rolates to see if I could get my battered body into shape. Roberta tailored my program and the results came even quicker than I had hoped. My posture instantly improved taking the stress of my lower back and getting rid of the pain in my knees. Also the Pilates greatly improved flexibility, speed and power in both in my legs and upper body. Overall, Roberta's remarkable expertise in Pilates re-structured my body to make it leaner, taller, more flexible and powerful. So whether you want to kick someone else's butt or just tighten your own, you won't find a better program than Rolates or a better teacher than Roberta."
Matt Sherring - Advertising Writer
