Science Meets Soul
The Science of Pilates
Pilates is a rejuvenating practice that immeasurably improves posture and alignment by conditioning the body and bringing awareness to the core (the deep abdominal and back muscles). Pilates’ unique ability to activate the body’s supportive musculature, dynamically stabilizes the spinal column and pelvis structure, helping clients to alleviate physical discomfort and improve functional movement. Clients experience improved strength, posture, and quality of life.
No two bodies are alike.
We Celebrate Individuality
Our classes are client-driven and immersive. We use carefully chosen Pilates props and focused, full body movement to create entirely unique strengthening exercises for each client, every class. Skilled in recognizing imbalanced movement patterns, we teach you to reorganize how you sense your body, resulting in better alignment, increased flexibility, and a sculpted physique.
“The Mongoose Bodyworks method reorganizes the neuromuscular system to work with efficiency and grace. As a result, your body grows stronger and you become healthier, happier, and more clear-headed.”
Halle Clarke, Founder
Intelligent Care with pilates
Our reputation is well established: physical therapists, orthopedists, and surgeons frequently refer patients to Mongoose Bodyworks for the treatment of complex conditions. Our wealth of knowledge, comprehensive training, and holistic approach makes us the studio of choice for those experiencing any of the following: scoliosis, pre- and post-natal, osteoporosis, post-rehabilitation, arthritis, hypermobility, spinal pathologies, stenosis, spodylothesis, spondylolisthesis, disc pathologies, degenerative disc disease, rotator cuff injuries, knee and hip replacements, neck and cervical spine issues.
(Pilates is not a substitute for medical care.)
The Mongoose Bodyworks Pilates Collective
Mongoose Bodyworks instructors are seasoned professionals with unrivaled training and a deep understanding of anatomy and biomechanics. We are highly experienced, and our education runs the gamut of somatic disciplines, including Pilates, yoga, dance, massage, reiki, and energy work. This advanced skill set informs our work with clients, so as best to elevate your fitness practice, address dysfunction, and alleviate any pain. By nourishing the mind / body connection, we guide you to achieve lasting improvements to your physical and mental wellbeing.
Halle Clarke, NCPT
Born in New York City, and raised in the hamlet of High Falls, New York, Halle recalls a carefree childhood in motion: “My body and movement were my connection to the world. My career as a dancer and as a movement educator is an extension of that immersive mind/body connection.”
Read More
Her extensive knowledge is manifold and interdisciplinary: Ballet, Modern Dance, Pilates, Biomechanics, Idiokinesis, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Method, Cranial Sacral Therapy and others. Halle sees a full roster of loyal clients and treats for a multitude of conditions.
A noted teacher’s teacher, Halle also regularly instructs physical therapists, yoga teachers, and Pilates teachers, helping them to deepen their respective understanding of biomechanics, and hone their teaching skills.
//
Halle’s ability to work so it depth with your particular issue by way of clear, meticulous explanations and encouraging mental concentration teaches me something new about my body and what I am capable of every session. I take it with me through my day and feel aligned, balanced and in control.
//
Grace Gummer, Actor
Kathy S.
Level: Senior
View Bio
Cathy came to the practice of Pilates more than 10 years ago, first as a dancer and then in pursuit of rehabilitation following a back injury. Over time she discovered that strengthening her core was the key to remaining pain free, while increasing overall body strength and range of motion. She became certified in Pilates Mat in 2014 through Power Pilates in NYC, and has recently immersed herself in the study of anatomy, fitness and choreography, biomechanics, rehabilitation and injury prevention at the Kane School of Core Integration, Kinected.
It is her goal to work specifically with clients, tailoring each session to their needs and desires, while pushing them through perceived limits to increase body strength and awareness. She knows how important it is to work both global and local muscles, and she believes that once you understand and correct postural alignment, everything else falls into place.
“What I love most about Pilates is that the journey is simply the destination. You may feel immediate results but stick with it and the progression to greater strength and health is assured.”
Cathy’s movement background is in modern dance, ballet and choreography. She currently enjoys swimming, short distance running, yoga and is always looking for new challenges. Cathy lives in New York City in the East Village with her Staffordshire Pitbull mix, Cherry.
Mikayla S.
Level: Senior
View Bio
Mikayla was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She moved to NYC to pursue a degree in Drama at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. After a series of physical injuries, she realized she was lacking a true foundation for movement.
Fortunately, she met a movement teacher who reshaped her perspective about movement training for actors and formally introduced her to Pilates. Through this teacher and the core principles of Pilates, she began building a disciplined movement foundation that opened up her body for her work as an actor. After graduation she continued doing Pilates, started weightlifting and running, and became certified, so she could give the gift of the freedom, healing, and fun she found through Pilates to others.
“I take a detailed, biomechanics-oriented approach, but I like to balance that by creating an environment where clients can feel the freedom to ask questions, laugh, have some fun, and be creative. Pilates changed my life, and Pilates has also challenged me to trust my body and to try (safe!) things that otherwise would have scared me.
“I enjoy interacting with people in a one-on-one environment. I love helping people manage pain, recover from injury, or even teaching clients who just want to learn the Pilates Teaser. I love helping people achieve their goals. “
Heather D.
Level: Expert
View Bio
“My specialty is blending yoga concepts with Pilates and applying these ideas to back pain and scoliosis. My sessions are cohesive, focused and challenging. I help clients achieve comfort where they are physically, and encourage them to move forward.”
Amy G.
Level: Expert
View Bio
Amy is a Kane School of Core Integration Certified Pilates Instructor. She enjoys helping others to heal from injury and pain and improve their overall fitness through a holistic approach. Her comprehensive training allows her to create customized Pilates wellness programs for those suffering from: hip and knee pain, pre and post joint replacement surgery, osteoarthritis, and back pain. She holds certifications in Functional Anatomy for Movement & Injuries ( FAMI), level one and two. She is also a Certified Holistic Health Counselor through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.
Emily B.
Level: Expert
View Bio
Emily Bartsch is a teacher, performer and lifelong movement lover. She was introduced to Pilates while studying dance at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee when a professor suggested the technique as a strategy for managing chronic aches and pains stemming from hypermobility. She began taking mat classes as a way to augment her dance training and fell in love with Pilates as a healing modality and a mindfulness technique. After college, she moved to New York City and began her Pilates teacher training at the Kane School. Here, she developed a detailed eye, and learned how to guide others towards efficient use. In addition to Pilates, her movement practices include Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, and Klein Technique. She believes that Pilates has something to offer for every body and aims to help others achieve a more balanced state of being through her instruction.
New to Mongoose Bodyworks?
We are delighted to offer new clients an introductory package
of three private sessions for $265.
* Three months expiration
pilates soho, pilates in soho, pilates studio soho, Pilates nyc, Pilates in nyc
