Congratulations! By visiting our site means you have taken the first step toward making positive changes in your life and to your health! Body Wise is a studio that offers a full complement of Pilates, CoreAlign, GYROTONIC® and specialized Personal Training. 

As a Pilates certifying studio for Balanced Body University and with a GYROTONIC® Master Trainer in residence we are able to offer both exceptional Pilates and GYROTONIC® teacher certifications. In addition we offer a wide range of continuing education programs including our exclusive anatomy certification – “The Body Wise – a dynamic look at the body in motion”. 

We are pleased to introduce the CoreAlign.  CoreAlign is a new apparatus designed by physical therapist Jonathan Hoffman, BPT.  The CoreAlign is a totally unique, functional and exceptional apparatus which challenges and strengthens in a way which complements other forms of training offered at our studio.  Check out our CoreAlign page for more information.

We strive to educate you, whether client or student, and to teach you healthy posture, movement patterns and strengthening techniques.  You will not only look leaner, stronger and more flexible, but you will understand that the body mind connection creates the physical, emotional, and spiritual change that is the true meaning of health care.

On a daily basis our bodies take a beating. The constant pounding and tension in the body negatively effects circulation, tone, flexibility and endurance. Our lives are so full and hectic that when we exercise we “throw it in”, usually at a frenetic pace which is loud, rushed and hard. We believe that hard work does not require beating yourself up! On the contrary, it’s working WELL to be WELL!

Which is why we recommend:

For every hour you spend running, spinning, weight lifting, driving the kids, doing laundry, cooking and or gardening you need 15 minutes with us! 

The Healing Nature of Movement

We believe that movement not only strengthens the body and gives you strong abdominals, arms, legs, whatever it is you desire, but also heals the body.  So often back pain, arthritic pain, discomfort in legs and shoulders are related to the way we literally wear our bodies.  We are committed to helping you reach your fitness goals and to help the body find its own healing potential.  We accomplish this by strengthening you from the inside out.  From the muscles which support your joints and skeletal framework to the pretty muscles which we all see in the mirror.  You will be hard pressed to find someone who has worked with us who has not loved the experience.  As a matter of fact, our rate of client attrition is so low that each year we need to expand in order to meet the growing needs of additional clients!  The reason, we believe, is simple…This stuff works!  And we work hard at being sure we are on the cutting edge regarding the information and education that is available.

Our Clients

We are very proud of the fact that our clientele ranges in ages from 14 to 84! Many clients are generally healthy with a desire to strengthen and gain in flexibility, but many also find us to deal with chronic pain issues such as arthritis, spine and disc issues such as herniations and degenerative disc disease, and post rehabilitative joint replacements. We have also had clients dealing with various diseases and injuries. 

Testimonials

I have been taking one-on-one Pilates sessions with Joy for over two years. During that time, I have experienced many positive changes, including greater strength, increased energy and improved flexibility. In addition, working with Joy has resulted in the improvement of two physical conditions: sciatica and scoliosis. When I first began working with Joy, I had been suffering with sciatica for six months and was hoping that doing Pilates regularly would ease the pain. After one month of Pilates sessions, the pain started to diminish, and to my amazement, after three months it was gone. That was over two years ago, and the sciatica has never returned. In addition, Joy discovered that I had scoliosis, which is a curvature of the spine. While this condition cannot be completely cured through Pilates, the curvature in my spine has been substantially reduced. I know this because when I recently wore a dress with a low-cut back, my husband asked me if my scoliosis was gone because he couldn’t see the curvature in my spine!   

 

These are only two examples of the real benefits I experience as I continue to work with Joy. For me, what makes Joy an exceptional Pilates instructor is that she combines her high level of skill, knowledge and training with a talent for designing customized Pilates programs that meets the specific needs of her clients.

 

Rita Weiss, Executive Coach

Chappaqua, NY

"Pilates has changed my life!  I had agonizing back and leg pain every day as a result of back surgery done as a kid.  I started Pilates with Theresa Goehring over 3 years ago and my pain has steadily lessened.  I don't know what I'd do without Theresa's sessions!"

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Dena

Our Unique Studio

221 North Greeley Ave, Chappaqua, NY 10514  - (914)238-8397

Our studio is situated in a quaint turn of the century home in Chappaqua, New York. Our training is largely private ensuring that every one of our clients receive the best individualized care.

Semi-private training and small group training also available.

 

****Check out our renovations and expansion beginning Winter 10****