Michelle Silva

Michelle M. Silva is a New York Certified Pilates Instructor.  Michelle found what is considered the “Authentic Pilates Method” in 1999.  In 2003, she received her certification under the tutelage of Romana Kryzanowska, the world-renowned protégé of Joseph Pilates and her daughter Sari Mejia Santo through their original International New York based Pilates Certification Program.  Her certification process required a minimum of 800 hours of apprenticeship and a pre-requisite of 75 hours of personal sessions with an “Authentic Pilates” instruction.  Michelle continues her education and certification through “Romana’s Pilates” and remains true to their teaching method as handed down by Joseph and Clara Pilates.

While studying Authentic Pilates in New York City, Michelle was introduced to Gyrotonic® and in 2004 began studying the movement method.  In 2005, Michelle began her pre-requisite training under the direct tutelage of Master Trainer - Alesia Fowler.  Michelle continues to independently work and study under Alesia Fowler, who has over 17 years of teaching and teacher-training experience in the Gyrotonic Expansion System®. 

 

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