Elevated Pilates instructors
The Founder

Where the Method Began

Founder & Master Trainer

Gendyliss — "Gen"

Certified Comprehensive Pilates · All Apparatus

With over 20 years of experience in both athletic and classical Pilates, Gen brings a rare blend of strength, grace, and soul to every session. While serving as a New York City police officer, she practiced Pilates as a personal refuge and form of self-care. Now retired from the NYPD, she channels that strength and resilience into building a space where everyone can thrive.

What started as a hobby became a calling, and eventually a community. Elevated Pilates is the realization of that vision — a soulful, welcoming space dedicated to holistic living, purposeful movement, and personal transformation. Gen's approach is rooted in authenticity, community, and a deep belief that movement is medicine for the body, mind, and spirit.

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The Team

Your Instructors

Every instructor trains under Gen's evolving Elevated Method.

Brianna

500-Hour Comprehensive Pilates Certification

Briana brings years of experience and a lifelong passion for fitness. With a strong foundation in both mat and reformer work, she helps clients move intentionally and connect deeply with their bodies. Her classes build strength, foster community, and inspire women to feel their absolute best.

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Maria

500-Hour Comprehensive Pilates Certification

Maria brings a creative, energetic style to the studio, blending classical foundations with contemporary flow, intentional cueing, and breathwork. Her sessions are built around thoughtful movement, strength, and connection — balanced, fun, and effective — helping clients feel empowered and deeply aligned.

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Michelle

500-Hour Comprehensive Certified · Certified Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor

Michelle has a powerful, strength-forward approach to Pilates. Training under Gen's method, she combines functional movement, breathwork, and mindful muscle activation to support long-term strength and alignment. Her classes are challenging, supportive, and designed to help you move better and feel stronger.

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Zoe

500-Hour Teacher Training Apprentice

Zoe brings years of dedicated Pilates training and a strong foundation in intentional movement. Currently completing Elevated's 500-hour teacher training, she blends classical technique with a modern, athletic approach. Her sessions are focused, controlled, and designed to leave you feeling stronger and aligned.

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Michael

Certified Pilates Instructor · 500-Hour Comprehensive (Mat, Reformer, Chair, Barrel)

Michael has over a decade of dance experience. His teaching is precise, athletic, and rooted in full-body engagement. His classes emphasize strength, control, and fluidity — designed to challenge and support clients at every level.

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Dina

500-Hour Comprehensive Pilates Certification

Dedicated to fitness since 2009 and Pilates since 2017, Dina is known for her form-focused approach — believing proper alignment is the key to real, lasting results. Her sessions emphasize quality over quantity, empowering each client to feel strong, capable, and confident through mindful movement.

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Kristen

500-Hour Teacher Training Apprentice

Kristen brings dedication and a detail-oriented approach as she completes Elevated's 500-hour teacher training. She helps clients move with control and intention, building strength and alignment in a welcoming, motivating space.

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Zayneb

500-Hour Teacher Training Apprentice

Zayneb is completing Elevated's 500-hour teacher training, bringing energy and precision to every session. She focuses on strong fundamentals, intentional alignment, and helping clients feel confident and capable on the reformer.

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Kim

500-Hour Teacher Training Apprentice

Kim is training through Elevated's 500-hour apprenticeship with a passion for mindful, controlled movement. Her sessions emphasize form, breath, and steady progress — supportive and focused from start to finish.

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