About Body Be Well

Chelsea Streifeneder is a dedicated Pilates studio owner, educator, and wellness entrepreneur with three bustling Body Be Well Pilates locations in New York’s Hudson Valley. She holds a B.A. in Writing and Dance from Bard College and is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT), holistic nutrition professional, published author, and founder of Healthyish in a Hurry.

With over 18 years of teaching experience, Chelsea co-created the Body Be Well Pilates Certification Program, the Equipment Maintenance Online Training Certification, and the innovative Sticky Feet™ product. Her passion lies in helping people live well, move well, and feel their best—through mindful movement, practical wellness tools, and continuing education inside and outside of her studios.

Chelsea’s expertise has been featured in Prevention, Women’s Health, Shape, Hudson Valley Magazine, Pilates Style Magazine, and more. Beyond the studio, she is committed to empowering women in the wellness and Pilates industries, especially fellow local female entrepreneurs, through mentorship, collaboration, and community-building. Above all, Chelsea loves guiding others to build strength, vitality, confidence, and purpose—in both their bodies and their careers.

Meet our amazing and knowledgeable team.

Shannon Schober

Certified Pilates Teacher, NCPT

Studio Manager

Shannon Schober manages and runs all three locations of Body Be Well Pilates. Shannon is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher through the Pilates Method Alliance® and holds a B.M. in Music Recording Technology and a B.A. in German from Lebanon Valley College.

Suzanne Hazelton

Certified Pilates Teacher, NCPT

Head of Pilates Education

Leaving behind a 25-year corporate career in technology, Suzanne became a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) in 2015 and later pursued certifications to train future instructors. Now, as Head of Pilates Education and co-creator of the Body Be Well Certification Program, she is dedicated to empowering others through movement.

Karley Libertini

Pilates Instructor

Karley lives in the Hudson Valley and has a special passion for running, swimming and paddle boarding. In 2019, she completed her personal goal of running the NYC Marathon. When she isn’t practicing Pilates or running all over the Hudson Valley, she is managing a taproom at a local brewery.

Riley Cornelison

Certified Pilates Instructor

Riley is a Fletcher Pilates Certified Teacher and a highly trained mover with a B.F.A. in Dance from the University of Arizona. His background as a classically trained dancer led to professional experience dancing for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and performing in various regional theater productions across the country. Riley’s deep appreciation for Pilates began in college, where he discovered its profound power to not only enhance his athletic performance but also improve his overall quality of life.

Andrew Makenzie

Pilates Instructor

A.C.S.M. Personal Trainer

Bio to come...

Sara Sharpless

Pilates Instructor

Sara’s Pilates journey began in 2011 when recovering from significant joint pain. It was amazing how Pilates immediately improved her health, strength and quality of life. From that moment on she has been hooked! Sara is passionate that Pilates can help all no matter what age or condition they are when they begin their journey.

Ilona Viczian

Certified Pilates instructor

BASI

Ilona completed her training in Zurich, Switzerland. A recovering broadcast journalist she brings curiosity and compassion to her clients and teaching. With a strong focus on anatomy and functional movement, Ilona designs classes that challenge the body and center the mind. As a mom of two little ones, Ilona understands the realities of busy life and uses Pilates to help others rediscover strength, stability and presence through movement.

Kaitlyn O'Halloran

Certified Pilates Teacher

With 6+ years of dedicated Pilates practice (fun fact; her first ever class was with Chelsea at BodyBeWell where she fell in love with Pilates!), Kaitlyn recently earned her mat Pilates certification to begin teaching and giving back to the community that has inspired her. She is committed to helping clients build strength, find balance, and experience the uplifting benefits of mindful movement.

Our Body Be Well Pilates instructors are trained in the classical techniques of Joseph H. Pilates in addition to contemporary and evolved modalities. All instructors have completed a 650+ hour comprehensive certification recognized by the Pilates Method Alliance. All instructors are CPR and First-Aid certified and continue their education through workshops, conferences, and extra training every year. Each of our instructors brings dedication, wisdom, creativity, and enthusiasm to their teaching. Many of our clients work with multiple instructors each week giving them variety in their workouts.

At Body Be Well Pilates, we believe in investing in great people. If you have something special to offer to our studios, we want to hear from you. We’re always seeking passionate and professional Certified Pilates Instructors (must be certified on all apparatus), sales, marketing, social media creators, and community influencers. Whether you're movement-minded, people-driven, or creatively inclined, we welcome those who are committed to helping others move better, feel stronger, and live well.

Email: info@bodybewellpilates.com

Call or text 914-466-3173

If you have any Pilates or fitness-related questions, would like information about workshop presentations, or have speaking opportunities, email chelsea@bodybewellpilates.com

For media inquiries, please reach out to Helen Seslowsky, helen@transmedia.consulting