I’ve worked privately with Nancy for a number of years. I love our sessions of free-flowing movement exercise invention. It’s essential in helping me keep my aging body in functional condition.
Richard Daniels, Dance Artist and Filmmaker
I began training with Nancy in conjunction with my physical therapy after struggling with a major ankle injury for 3 years. After 3 ankle surgeries and multiple injuries throughout my dance career, I was desperate for help in rehabilitating my body. I would see Nancy working with clients whenever I went to physical therapy and noticed how attention to detail she was. I have worked with many professional body workers and Nancy is one of the best I have ever worked with. She teaches such functional movement in a way that I never really understood on that level and realized was exactly what I needed. She has such an understanding of the body and movement, from the deepest muscles in your body and teaching the work in a way that you can apply to every aspect in your life. I spent years in physical therapy, body work, pilates etc. but it wasn’t until I started working with Nancy that I really began to understand movement on a deeper level that not only helped me but helped me articulate these concepts to my own clients. Nancy makes me feel muscles I never knew I had and I always leave our sessions feeling stronger and leaner than when I walked in the door. She is a teacher of teachers and has so much to offer anyone that works one on one with her. I am so grateful for all she helped me achieve in my healing process and making me a better more knowledgeable instructor for my clients. I would highly recommend Nancy Golike to anyone interested in bettering themselves, their body and a deeper understanding of body function!
Laya Barak, Choreographer, Pilates Instructor, Health Coach
I have been working with Nancy for fifteen years and every week continues to be as fresh, stimulating and challenging as the first. When we first started working together I had basic Pilates skills which Nancy immediately started building upon. She took the time to learn how my mind and body processed information in order to come up with the best routines and workouts to help me strengthen and advance to the next level. Often when Nancy introduces a new exercise or technique I look at her incredulously but she gives me a smile and a reassuring nod reminding me that I am using the knowledge she has already imparted just in a new and more challenging way. I am amazed at how I am able to get my body to move under Nancy’s tutelage! Nancy is a thoughtful and inspiring teacher and her passion in sharing her knowledge shines through in her teaching. I’ve been lucky to be able to work with her over the years. You should too!
Amanda Sherwin, Partner & Head of Marketing, Blue Harbor Entertainment
After incurring multiple dance-related injuries, I began studying with Nancy in order to re-educate my neuromuscular patterning and learn efficient movement patterns. I had developed muscular imbalances and faulty mechanics that I could not correct by myself. Thus, I felt discouraged and lost confidence in my dance and movement abilities. From my lessons with Nancy, I have not only gained a deeper understanding of efficient movement patterns, but also have learned about the human anatomy in a more nuanced way (i.e. how the muscles move, deep core muscles, breath accompanying movement, etc.). I am grateful for my classes with Nancy and appreciate her attention to detail, eye for specificity, and hands-on approach. Each session with Nancy is specifically tailored to what your body needs that given day. In our classes, I am much more knowledgeable of my own neuromuscular patterns and tendencies, and have gradually re-built and strengthened my entire body–inside and out. Moreover, I have adopted exercises from our sessions into my own home routine and day-to-day life. I look forward to every session with Nancy and am eager to continue my studies in pilates and functional movement!
Mariam Dingilian, Dancer and Choreographer
My pilates work is a highlight to my week. Nancy has a sixth sense reading exactly what my body needs each session. My body is changing and getting stronger. Old habits die hard they say, but Nancy is gentle in making this dog learn new tricks...even my kids notice the transformation of how I look. My core is beginning to do the job it's meant to do which will prevent so much injury for the rest of my days. Nancy is awesome to work with too...she channels my needs with grace and keeps it fun too!
Rew Starr, Musician, Songtress, and WebHost of *ReW & WhO?*
I appreciate Nancy's patience and methodical approach to teaching Pilates. I had tried other instructors but Nancy stood out because of her ability to sequence the movements in an intelligent, coherent way. When I first met her, I was a walking list of aches and pains but now, my body feels free and flexible, a far cry from where we first started. She is a seasoned instructor to whom I refer anyone searching for a Pilates instructor. Thank you, Nancy!
June H., Violinist and Teacher
I have worked with Nancy for 1 1/2 year. During this time she has helped me with my nagging lower back problems and she has made me stronger in a functional and safe way. Nancy is a superb teacher. She is able to impart pertinent information to help you achieve your Pilates best. She is meticulous, inventive and her knowledge of the method is solid. She works with your body and its issues and does not give you a generic workout. In her hands, you are insured to have a thorough, safe and varied workout.
Michele Oppliger, Dancer, Pilates and MELT Teacher
Nancy is a superlative teacher. We have worked together for over 10 years and her attention to the subtlest nuances of my movement always amazes me. She is masterful at honing in on the essential issues and finding both exercises and verbal explanations to tackle them. It is a real pleasure to work this carefully and be guided by someone so knowledgable and engaged in her expertise.
Lauren Horwitz, Knitwear Designer
Nancy is the most talented Pilates teacher in the greater NY area. A few sessions with her and you'll notice major improvements in strength, posture, grace of movement, and energy. She's in a class by herself.
Rosalina de la Carrera, Professor of French, Amherst College