The Team

The people behind the studio.

Small class sizes mean you actually get to know the person teaching you.

General Manager

Nadia Gio

Owner & General Manager

As General Manager, she is dedicated to creating a warm and intimate studio experience where clients feel truly at home. Her vision is to build a thoughtful space centered on care, comfort, and community — where every visit feels personal, intentional, and inspiring.

Reach Nadia

Instructors

Charisse Bellante

Lead Instructor

Charisse Bellante

Lead Instructor

Ailey-trained and PhysicalMind certified. 17+ years teaching in NYC. Her practice draws from Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, and the original Pilates method. Certified in pre/postnatal Pilates, The Garuda Method, and Cancer Exercise.

Ailey-trained
17+ yrs NYC
Pre/Postnatal
Garuda Method

Yohanny Rodriguez

Instructor

Yohanny Rodriguez

Instructor

Dynamic energy, deep precision. 6+ years of Pilates practice and teaching at BODYROK. Her classes blend mindful movement and controlled strength — set to soulful music that keeps you present in every rep.

6+ yrs experience
BODYROK Alumni
Mindful Alignment

Joanne Farina Sacchetillo

Instructor

Joanne Farina Sacchetillo

Instructor

Balanced Body certified since 2020. Joanne blends classical Pilates with modern biomechanics — form, control, and breath over speed. Heart-centered and adaptive for every level.

Balanced Body Certified
Biomechanics-based
Heart-centered

Ready to Start

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Come meet the team in person. Your first reformer class is completely free — no strings, no pressure.

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