Stephanie Kochan is a central New York native.  She completed a BS in pharmacy at Northeastern University in Boston, MA and has practiced pharmacy for 20 years.Early in life she began her study of natural therapies, herbs and vitamins and later discovered a gift of healing touch.  She studied massage therapy at Fingerlakes School of Massage in Ithaca, NY and has practiced as a licensed massage therapist for 8 years. 

 

She learned of Pilates exercises through dance teachers in the 70's and 80's.  Stephanie first studied with master teacher Mary Bowen at Your Own Gym in Northampton, MA.  She completed her first 900 hour Pilates certification with Physical Mind Institute. 

 

Her curiosity for how the human body changes as a result of exercise training led her to Syracuse University where she pursued a MS in Exercise Science. 

 

From friends who completed the NYC Pilates program, she knew that her Pilates training would be incomplete without training in the original Pilates Method.  She decided to train with master instructor Romana Kryzanowska, student of and sole heir to Joseph Pilates' body of work.  She completed the 1000 hour Authentic Pilates Instructor Certification at The Pilates Studio, NYC. 

 

Stephanie has been learning and teaching Pilates exercise for over seven years,  including three years at Onondaga Community College's Excell Center.  She is a member of the AMTA, NCTMB and PMA. 

 

Stephanie regularly participates in continuing education to maintain her professional licenses and certifications.  She most recently completed Mother Massage (maternity massage) training with Elaine Stillerman, and advanced Pilates exercise training with Peter Fiasca of Classical Pilates, Michael Fritzke and Ton Voogt of Zenirgy, and Bob Liekens of Power Pilates.  Stephanie plans to educate and help as many bodies as possible through the benefits of Pilates exercise, therapeutic massage and other complementary modalities.