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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 Instructor, NCPT
Studio Manager
Shannon Schober manages and runs all three locations of Body Be Well Pilates. Shannon is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) and holds a B.M. in Music Recording Technology and a B.A. in German from Lebanon Valley College.
Suzanne Hazelton
Certified Pilates Instructor, 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.
Andrew Makenzie
Certified Pilates Instructor
A.C.S.M. Personal Trainer
Bio to come...
Sara Sharpless
Certified 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
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 Instructor
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.
Raina Levy
Certified Pilates Instructor
Alexis Aull
Certified Pilates Teacher
Pilates Events Coordinator
Alexis discovered Pilates in 2020 and was immediately hooked. The practice challenged her while also giving her permission to slow down and reconnect with her body—something that felt both grounding and empowering. A few years later, she felt called to teach, wanting to share the physical strength and emotional clarity Pilates brought into her own life with others.
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