Hi, I’m Michelle Fama, founder and creator of Core Pilates NYC. I launched the flagship Core Pilates NYC studio in 2002, and since then, Core (as it’s now known) has grown to be one of the city’s most beloved studios and one of the most respected names in Pilates teacher training worldwide. 

I was first introduced to Pilates as a student at NYU and then later, it kept me toned and in shape as an overseas journalist and educator in sub saharan Africa, and globe-trotting travel author. I left my journalism career and combined my love and knowledge of Pilates, story-telling, branding and education to create the force that is Core. Today, myself, my team of world class instructors, teacher training faculty, and hundreds of CPNYC certified graduates share the magic and transformative power of Pilates all over the world. I’d love you to join us!