Jay Grimes

Jay Grimes began his studies with Joseph Pilates in the mid-sixties. After Joe’s death he continued with Joe’s wife, Clara, for another 10 years until her death. Jay began teaching in the original 8th Ave studio in New York, then moved with the studio to 56th Street where he taught alongside (as well as studied with) Romana Kryzanowska and John Winters.

Over the years, Jay’s clients have ranged from stars of Broadway and Hollywood, music and opera, to politicians, businessmen and housewives. He currently provides ongoing training to instructors, conducting workshops and master classes around the world. He has made numerous TV appearances, including the Discovery Channel’s Fit TV with Marilu Henner, with whom he also made videos for her Body Victory program.

Peter Fiasca

Peter Fiasca, Ph.D., founder of Classical Pilates Inc., is from Southern California and began the Pilates method during 1988 in New York City. He continued training with 1st generation master Pilates instructor Romana Kryzanowska and was certified by Romana in 1998. Over the years, Peter has continued to study with 1st generation master Pilates teachers Jay Grimes and Kathy Grant, as well as other notable instructors in the field.

In addition to producing the well respected award-winning Classical Pilates Technique series of six DVD titles, Peter is a guest instructor at training centers all around the U.S. and internationally. Peter demonstrated Pilates, and periodically was a guest co-host on QVC cable television from 1997-2002. In 2001 Peter demonstrated a Pilates Mat workout taught by Romana Kryzanowska on her first commercial DVD project.

During the 1980s & 1990s Peter earned two masters degrees as well as a Ph.D. degree in psychology, and worked at well respected health centers in New York City and the Philadelphia area until 2001. Since then Peter has devoted himself to helping preserve the traditional technique & spirit of Mr. Pilates’ original method.

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Siri Galliano

Siri Galliano is one of the leading Pilates trainers in North America and Europe, via her Live Art Pilates Studio in West Los Angeles. A renowned “New York Pilates” instructor with over 20 years of experience, she has trained actors on location in feature films such as “The Matrix 2,” “The Matrix 3,” “Batman,” and the “Kill Bill” films. In addition to her studio and film work, Ms. Galliano has traveled the world helping to sculpt the bodies of celebrity clients such as Madonna, Sting, Uma Thurman, Cameron Diaz, Carrie- Anne Moss and Jessica Lange.

A protégé of Romana Kryzanowska, the Master Pilates teacher who was trained by Joe Pilates, Ms. Galliano is also certified in Kundalini yoga by Yogi Bhajan. “She is a brilliant teacher,” shares Ms. Kryzanowska, “and one of my favorite people in the world.”

Ms. Galliano’s unique approach to fitness brings students an awareness of Pilates techniques and health traditions regardless of their age or physical condition. Her instruction incorporates a combination of focus, joy and a refreshing sense of humor.

Famed for getting tangible results, she is one of the most sought-after experts on Pilates, and has been featured on television and in several major magazines, entertaining and informing audiences with her passionate views.

To read more about Siri Galliano, visit http://www.liveartpilates.com.

Edgar Tirado

Edgar Tirado, founder of The Work Pilates Studio in Anderson, South Carolina, and creator of Tirado Pilates Apparatus complete line of traditional studio equipment, began studying the Pilates method in Atlanta in 1997, and was certified by Romana Kryzanowska in 1998. Edgar upholds the integrity of Mr. Pilates’ original method by teaching students in his beautiful 2000 square foot studio, training apprentices, giving workshops and seminars for instructors, as well as manufacturing Tirado Pilates Apparatus traditional studio equipment.

External Links

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