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Studio Uma's trainers strive to stay updated, informed and involved with the latest updates in fitness training,
nutrition and health related issues in order to offer the most advanced and effective services to our clients. Our team is composed of professional instructors
with diverse backgrounds. In addition, each of our trainers has being personally trained by Peter Knue in the better understanding
of biokinetics and Studio Uma's mission.
As founder of Studio Uma, Peter dedicated himself to create the most comprehensive
exercise and rehabilitation programs available in the fitness industry. Bringing the art of healing
and performing to use in creating not only inner and outer beauty, but as well strength and resilience to cope with today’s
urban lifestyle demands. Peter is a former classical dancer and
a R.N. for more then 24 years in Germany and USA.
He specializes in eating disorders and weight and
stress management. Peter has extensive experience in neurosurgical intensive care, drug and substance abuse and psychosomatic
medicine. He worked in dialysis, gastroenterology, diabetes and with the terminally ill. In addition Peter studied theater-sciences,
musicology and publizistik at the Free University of Berlin. Peter’s extensive
experience and training in so many different areas of clinical rehabilitation and prevention have helped improve or totally
reestablish the health of a wide range of clients.
Jessy is the director of Studio Uma in Greenwich
CT. She has been
training, with Peter, at Studio Uma in Manhattan since 2001. Jessy first discovered her love for the Biokinetic method after experiencing the results on her own
body, health and overall wellbeing. Jessy is a Certified Biokinetic Instructor. She received her Fitness Instructor Certification
from Marymount Manhattan College, where she received training in the areas of anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, nutrition,
first aid and CPR and exercise training for older adults, pregnancy and post partum. Most
recently, she completed an additional Personal Trainer Certification and Sports Nutrition Certification. Jessy offers a dynamic & focused teaching style. By incorporating
anatomy and kinetic information, she intends to inform and awaken the body-mind awareness of her clients. Her
goal is to challenge each client to safely work toward his or her goal without stress or strain. Jessy
has worked with people with a wide variety of needs. She has trained clients as young as 7 yrs old and as mature as 96 yrs
old. She has also worked with clients recovering from injury and/or dealing with chronic conditions as well as others
who are just looking to stay in shape and achieve their fitness goals.
Kathy Alcoba has been with the Studio since May 2005, and with a broad background in various
forms of fitness,
she has found biokinetics to be one of the most beneficial, gentle, and versatile. She holds a personal training certification with NASM, and trains at the New York Health and Racquet
Club as well. She is also certified through ACE in Post-Rehabilitation for the Lumbar Spine Complex, the Shoulder
Complex, and Knee
Complex. She specializes in cross-training with clients, including cardiovascular, pilates and core, weight training, calisthetics, and plyometrics.
Her
background includes a Vassar Education with a BA in Psychology, concentrating mainly on Developmental and Sport Psychology, and plans on pursuing this career field. She has played sports all her life, participating in water sports, cheerleading,
soccer, crew, and
basketball. In her free time, she coaches soccer to young children, edits books, and sings in a cover band.
Elena fell in love with yoga while
living in Moscow, Russia. In 2002, Elena came to New York in the pursuit of her American dream. While in New York
City she continued her yoga practice and obtained her certification as a yoga instructor. She also studied
and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Elena completed her studies and is now a licensed registered
nurse. Elena's yoga journey introduced her to Biokinetics and she joined the Studio Uma family in 2007. Now
she is delighted to teach and practice yoga and the Biokinetic method in Greenwich, CT. Whether practicing vinyasa, hatha
or restorative yoga, Elena is committed to offering personalized attention to the unique needs of each client. Elena draws
from her training in biochemistry, anatomy and physiology to provide safe and effective results in both Yoga and
Biokinetics. Elena's desire to help clients
reach their personal physical goals led her to also develop an expertise in esthetic treatments including state-of-the-art
micro-current therapy and lymphatic massage. Her goal is to help people incorporate the principles of physical activity,
nutrition, and emotional well-being into their daily life so they can enjoy a healthier, happier and more fulfilling lifestyle
at any age.
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| Rosie Cohn (Pic coming soon) |
Professionally instructing
in the fitness world for over 20 years, Rosie has been teaching Pilates since 2006. Through dance, and a subsequent injury,
Rosie was introduced to the Pilates method and discovered the many benefits of a Pilates body. She has
a background in education and has extensive studies in anatomy/physiology, kinesiology, and exercise physiology from NYU and
Florida Atlantic University. Rosie obtained her first Pilates certification
from Polestar Pilates, (based on the principals of physical therapy), and her second from Power Pilates. She
is also a certified group fitness instructor through the American Council on Exercise. Rosie continues
to update her knowledge by attending workshops and seminars taught by world renowned master trainers and teachers. Rosie has worked with chiropractors, orthopedists and physical therapists teaching post-rehab exercise to
their patients. She has worked with a wide variety of clientele including celebrities, athletes, corporate
executives, and has helped many of her clients with their specific ailments through the knowledge she has gained during her
Pilates training. Rosie’s goal is to promote a positive, healthy, mind-body connection through
the practice of Pilates. Her approach to teaching is supportive, uplifting and energetic.
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