Move with Halley

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I have been providing private and group Pilates and functional movement / personal training sessions in NYC for the last ten years. I love sharing the gift of mindful movement and witnessing the beautiful change that happens in our bodies with this work. As a Kane School trained Pilates teacher and personal trainer, I have "x-ray vision," and a highly detailed, advanced understanding of the body. I have a gentle yet firm approach which helps clients' access their best effort while also meeting them where they are that day. I love both offering detailed, corrective and alignment-focused sessions, as well as helping you access a robust and challenging movement experience. My sensitivity and attention to detail are especially appreciated by clients working with injuries and special conditions like scoliosis. I also have experience working with prenatal and postpartum clients as well as programming for osteoporosis, severe hip arthritis and mobility issues, ankylosing spondylitis, bursitis and frozen shoulder, prehab for surgery and post-rehab from knee replacement, ankle injuries, and more. I am also a yoga and suspension training (TRX) teacher, as well as a Reiki practitioner. All of these modalities can be incorporated into sessions. Movement is healing and life-giving, and I find intentional movement with a connection between mind/body to be THE MOST FUN! This is the kind of exercise that can bring joy and health for a lifetime. As a former professional dancer for many years, I understand the downside of “beating up” one’s body, and I’m passionate about the power of connecting to and caring for oneself through deep breathing and sustainable, conscious exercise. Reach out to me with any questions at all!

Overview

Hired 4 times

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1 employee

12 years in business

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Sun7:00 am - 7:00 pmMon7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Energy healing

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My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Richard N.

Sep 11, 2016

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Hired on Thumbtack

Halley comes to our home, and trains my wife and I for an our. Neither of us is in great shape. We do stretching, Pilates and other yoga like exercises. Halley adjusts to our needs, and is an outstanding instructor. She is gentle, cheerful, and kind!

Private Fitness Coaching (for couples)

Katherine C.

Jul 14, 2019

I began working with Halley two years ago and I can say whole heartedly that working with her has changed my life. From the view of a client, it is always difficult to find a balance between an instructor’s agenda and the way you personally feel that day. Speaking to this, Halley’s professionalism is incomparable. She listens to the client with open ears and formulates a well-thought plan to help with an issue, while at the same time is able to push you forward. These are 3 amazing qualities in an instructor, which show her extensive knowledge in the field but also her attentiveness and skill. But one of the most unique qualities about working with Halley is her ability to give me strength (not only physically), but her positive energy and empowering attitude has changed the way I approach my physical limitations and daily life. Over the last 15 years, I have seen numerous individuals in the “health professional world” and Halley was the first person who saw my issues (chronic pain, scoliosis/spinal fusion, ankylosing spondylitis, chronic muscle spasms, etc) for what they were. Rather than being overwhelmed with a case that complex, as most are, she really took the time to think through how to help me personally. As I first said, she changed my life. I would not be in the wildly improved physical state that I currently live in without her.

Jill O.

May 12, 2015

Christy F.

Oct 25, 2016

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Hired on Thumbtack

Halley is an excellent teacher and can easily work around or accommodate injuries. She responds quickly and has flexibility of schedule.

Private Pilates Instruction

John R.

Nov 8, 2017

Working with Halley after my knee surgery has helped me continue where physical therapy ended. I continue strengthening my knee while improving my overall alignment and motor function, so that my knee works better than before.

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Halley Cianfarini

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What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
At the Kane School of Core Integration, my training emphasized corrective Pilates as applied to various populations. I was hired at Kinected Center, the home of the Kane School, immediately upon completing my certification. I have continued my training with workshops in Biomechanics, Hypermobility and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, and Postpartum Pilates at Elevate Cooperative. Other workshops include: The Functional Anatomy for Movement and Injuries (FAMI) Workshop at Mt. Sinai Gross Anatomy Lab, FAMI 2: The Shoulder, Healthy Neck mechanics with Kelly Kane, Balanced Body's Bodhi ropes suspension system training, and a seminar on Yoga for Scoliosis with Yoga Union founder Allison West. I have also studied with renowned Juilliard anatomist Irene Dowd, and Rebekah Rotstein. Yogaworks 200 Hour Teacher Training with Jody Rufty Reiki Level 2 Certification (including distance Reiki) with Libby Barnett
What types of customers have you worked with?
I visit you in your home or office, or virtually for personal mat Pilates sessions, or we meet in a studio space if you prefer work on the equipment. We consult so I can understand your past injuries or conditions, as well as your goals. I then design a workout specifically for you, to achieve your workout goals as well as help rehabilitate injuries and repattern your movement. I modify the workout as needed according to the needs of that particular day. Over time, we work to achieve optimal movement patterns, and progressively increase the challenge of the workout to make your body ever smarter and stronger.
Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
I'm always thrilled when I can help my clients who are experiencing back pain or pain from disc herniations. Many times, with a few simple Pilates exercises, the pain is quickly reduced or eliminated, and I can give my clients tools to manage their pain independently between sessions.