Leona

Co-Founder | Certified Pilates Instructor | Vibe Curator

🎶 Go-to song to get you moving?
Anything with a smooth groove—think Afrobeats, Sade, or a little bit of 90s R&B. Because movement should feel as good as it sounds.

💭 How did you find Pilates?
Pilates found me! Years of being a hairstylist had my neck and shoulders screaming. Physical therapy led me to Pilates, and within months, my pain disappeared. One class turned into a passion… and now, here we are.

🔥 Favorite Pilates move?
Anything that makes you shake—that’s where the magic happens.

📍 Where are you from?
Born and raised in Barbados, but NYC has been my home since ‘98. Island soul, city energy.

🌊 My vibe in three words?
Flow. Strength. Rhythm.

📖 Bio:
For over 20 years, I made people look and feel good behind the chair as a hairstylist and salon owner. But after long hours on my feet, my body had other plans. Chronic pain led me to Pilates, and the transformation was unreal—so much so that I knew I had to share it with others.

Now, as a co-founder of 718 Pilates, my mission is simple: help people move better, feel stronger, and live with more ease. Pilates isn’t just a workout; it’s a whole vibe. Let’s move, let’s breathe, and let’s make every session feel like a rhythm your body loves.