I came to Marcy in search of relief & the prevention of increasingly recurrent, debilitating back spasms. I would find myself stuck at half-mast staring at my feet. Having been a dancer earlier in life, I was confident I could simply follow the brief series of doctor recommended exercises and YouTube videos to heal myself. Turns out, I was actually making a bad situation worse. I needed the specialized help Marcy & Pilates offer. Marcy created personalized Pilates workouts tailored to my very specific body and needs.
I have practiced Pilates under her highly skilled care for 17 years now...never doing the same workout twice and always craving our next session. She is a vital gift to myself. She has guided, protected and strengthened my whole body, mind, and spirit. She heals me. She challenges me. I always leave our sessions together feeling exhausted, invigorated, empowered and taller.
Grateful to share I have had no back issues in nearly 2 decades now.Audrey Wasilewski - Actress
I have been a student of Marcy’s for over 15 years. She is kind, thorough, knowledgeable, and targeted. I would recommend her highly.
One of the things I most look forward to with my sessions with Marcy is walking out feeling more aligned, and even taller. Her series strengthens both the front of your core and the back, and it has helped me immensely with both posture and pain. Currently, she has helped me nurse a neck and shoulder injury while keeping me strong.
Marcy has helped me through three pregnancies- I was in a session with her the day before I delivered! I am a firm believer that her expertise in prenatal Pilates and the care she gave me eased not only my three deliveries but my recoveries as well.
I trust her explicitly and am thrilled that with the courses she is offering, others will be able to reap the benefits of her talents from the comfort of their own homes.
Yes, her credentials and her classes are excellent, but also, she is also a profoundly good human being. She is always looking out for the well being of those she loves, and after all of these years, I find myself lucky to be on that list.
Ashley Bininger - Stylist & Mother of 3
Before doing Pilates with Marcy, I had consistent back pains since my job requires a long time sitting throughout the day. The main reason that I first initiated Pilates was to prevent any further rupture in my disc that causes lower back pain.
Fast forward 11 years, now, as a working mom with the job that requires tremendous concentrations on others’ stories, doing Pilates with Marcy is the time that I only think of being presence with myself and focusing on breathing again. It strengthens my body, try to work on balance, and awareness of my core. As a pony back rider, Pilates helps me to stay on my pony as well!
I would say you found the one. I started as a beginner (0 knowledge about Pilates), and pregnant woman. And now years later, I am not a beginner anymore, but there is always some areas that I can still grow and strengthen. I believe it is important to find the right match where you are and Marcy makes every level of your (Pilates) game better and fun.
Elaine Oh - MFT, Art therapist, & Mom
The Pilates for Back pain & Beginners Course: A 10 Week Roadmap to Long Lasting Relief from Back Pain.
THIS COURSE IS INSPIRED BY THE WELL KNOWN JOSEPH PILATES' QUOTE...
"You will feel better in 10 sessions, look better in 20 sessions, and have a completely new body in 30 sessions."
With time, consistency, and commitment, I am confident you too will see the change!
Before I started Pilates with Marcy (which was 15+ years ago), I didn't really have a consistent workout. I hate gyms and it's often too hot for hiking. So I was looking for a consistent way to strengthen and tone, and decompress after stressful work days. My friend had me try a Pilates session with her and Marcy, and I was hooked!
In addition to class with Marcy, I do her 10-minute quick daily back stretch video to help manage the lower back pain I've developed due to helping take care of my elderly bedridden mom. That daily 10-minute stretch is now the life-saver. It’s quick, easy and helps strengthen my back so I don’t do further damage.
Marcy is not only a great Pilates instructor but also an excellent human. She cares about her clients and works really hard to help you get the most out of every workout. She is great at gently pushing you to exceed what you think you're capable of (or sometimes want to do) on any given day, while also providing excellent movement modifications if you have pain in certain areas.
Kim Lockhart - Entertainment Executive
I sit many hours a day for my work and I was suffering from chronic shoulder blade pain and carpal tunnel pain. I was approaching the age of 30 and was not exercising regularly. When I started doing Pilates and working with Marcy I remember everything was hurting. I could not easily complete a full set of “hundreds” or keep up without getting winded. Slowly I became stronger and slimmer. Marcy helped me strengthen my shoulder muscles and wrists and the chronic pains were bothering me less and less until they were completely a thing of the past.
Marcy is a versatile trainer. Each class is a bit different, so she keeps the exercise varied and interesting, always introducing new variations and routines.
When I was getting ready to conceive and throughout my first and second pregnancies, Marcy tailored the workout to the different stages of my pregnancy and helped me prepare my body for delivery. I was lucky to have 2 very easy vaginal deliveries and I credit that to Pilates and Marcy.
Whereas 15 years ago I used to complain and avoid tough exercises, now that I’m in my late 40s, and probably in the best shape I’ve ever been, I enjoy when Marcy pushes me harder to maintain and increase my strength and balance.
Pilates with Marcy is the best investment in yourself - time, sweat and money well spent on your well being.Inbal Lessner - Film Producer, Editor, and Mother of 2
Prior to Pilates with Marcy, I did not have any sort of consistent workout regimen and felt like I'd never find a workout that I would enjoy.
For over 15 years now, I've been dedicated to my Pilates practice with Marcy, and it's a testament to her exceptional skills and warmth as an instructor. Beyond her expertise in Pilates, Marcy exudes a genuine kindness that makes every session enjoyable. Despite the intensity of the workout, her approach makes it feel more like an engaging experience than a rigorous exercise regimen. The inevitable soreness the days after pilates are a constant reminder of the effectiveness of her sessions. The consistent progress I've experienced, feeling stronger week by week, is incredibly motivating.
To anyone embarking on their Pilates journey, I wholeheartedly recommend sticking to your routine – the results will speak for themselves in no time.
Frances Zapanta - Entertainment Executive