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a place where you can breathe, stretch, play, flex, jump, develop, reflect and be accepted for who you are with coaches who understand what you are becoming.

IM=X® Pilates & Fitness offers pilates reinvented, re-choreographed, and reconstructed to include other physical disciplines. IM=X® updates concepts and practices to reflect the newest research on fitness, cardiovascular training and spine stabilization; and thus is truly the next evolution of pilates fitness workouts.

Deer Park

1930 Deer Park Avenue, Ste 100
Deer Park, NY 11729

(917) 412-6496

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Reach your goals with an IM=X® Personal Trainer

One-on-one sessions are customized to meet your needs and goals, provide accountability and motivation, and to ensure superior results. Get the benefits of working with a certified IM=X professional who cares!

Deer Park Instructors

Jill Gevisenheit

Owner and IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

Tara O'rourke

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

Suzanne Farrell

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

Keti Kovalenko

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

Nancy Bambino

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

Jill Gevisenheit

Owner and IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

I have been in the world of movement since the age of 4, when I started dance classes. Dance of all forms shaped who I am today. After receiving a BFA in Dance from the University of Michigan in 1991 I went on to New York City to pursue a career in dance and theatre. In 1993 I went back to school, Hunter College, to get a MS in Dance Movement Therapy. After several years working with children with special needs, I decided it was time to move on. I trained in 2006 to teach Barre, then was certified in TRX and then in 2011 went on to begin my Pilates training with IM=X® Pilates. I began with the Basic IM=X® Mat and Xercizer certifications, then added the Advanced Xercizer, Cycle Tower, Platform and then Tower certifications. Now in 2017 I decided it was time to take IM=X® Pilates to another level, and I am the new owner.

Tara O'rourke

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

Tara O'Rourke, a trainer with many trades. A childhood gymnast to a gymnastics coach in 1999. Tara received an Associates degree in Massage Therapy and Occupational Studies in 2002 from New York College of Health Professions. She continued her college education at Dowling College where she received a Bachelor of Science and a degree in Professional and Liberal studies in 2004. Since 2004 she has been teaching and supervising students at the New York College of Health Professions. In 2013 Tara discovered IM=X® Pilates, and a year later went through the training to become a trainer at IM=X®. She is certified in the IM=X® Advanced Xercizer and Basic Mat and Xercizer, and continues to further her studies.

Suzanne Farrell

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

I purchased my first gym membership when I was a teenager, and have been hooked on fitness ever since. In 2005 I decided to make fitness my career. I teach and am certified in many formats, including Mat Pilates, Cycling, Zumba, Strength training and Cardio Kickboxing. I am also a black belt in Karate. I joined the IM=X® team in 2014. I love teaching and training on the IM=X® Xercizer.

Keti Kovalenko

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

I was born and raised in Georgia, Eastern Europe. I have always been drawn to music and dance, so I started taking dance classes at the age of 5. Soon I was consistently winning major competitions like World Dance championships, caucasus cup and etc. Until life took me on another path and I moved to a whole new country. I am always trying to stay healthy and trying out new exercises. IM=X Pilates came naturally to me and eventually became a certified trainer. I like to engage with my class and keep it fun,but challenging. I focus on correct posture, brealthing and achieving goals of my clients.

Nancy Bambino

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

I have been in dance, choreography, stage movement, theater and directing (BA from Temple University), teaching, curriculum and instruction for over 50 years. The best way to stay young, vibrant, and relevant to yourself and others is this: don’t stop moving, do IM=X Pilates - a miracle for everyone with musculo-skeletal issues – and in my case, help others achieve their fitness goals. Teaching is my passion (MAED from University of Phoenix)), teaching Pilates is a calling! I love partnering with women who are dedicated to being the strongest and healthiest they can be.

IM=X® Introductory Specials
Introductory Month – $245 (New Members Only)
Introductory Private Sessions – 2 Sessions for $125 (3 for $185)

IM=X® Semi-Private Memberships
Unlimited Reformer Sessions – Up to 1 class per day
12 Month Unlimited Membership – 12 payments of $245 Paid in Full – $2,940
3 Month Unlimited Membership- 3 payments of $285 Paid in Full – $855
1 Month Unlimited Membership – 1 payment of $295

IM=X® Semi-Private Packages
Single IM=X® Reformer Session – $40
5 Session Package (5 week expiration – $195
10 Session Package (3 month expiration) – $360
20 Session Package (6 month expiration) – $655
40 Session Package (1 year expiration) – $1,235

IM=X® Private Training Packages
Get the attention and results you want!
Single Session – $115
5 Session Package (5 week expiration) – $460
10 Session Package (3 month expiration) – $870
20 Session Package (6 month expiration) – $1,625
40 Session Package – $2,999

IM=X® Duet Training Packages
Train with a friend!
Single Duet Session – $70 per person
5 Duet Sessions (5 week expiration) – $325 per person
10 Duet Sessions (3 month expiration) – $620 per person
20 Duets Sessions (6 month expiration) – $1200 per person

IM=X® Elite Membership
Ask about our Elite Memberships which give you the attention you need along with unlimited classes!

IM=X® Gift Cards

Please wipe down all equipment used during your session at the end of your class using the sanitizing spray and towels.
Do not come in if you have cough or flu like symptoms.

Arrival and In-Studio

First time clients, please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of your class in order to get familiar with our equipment and fill out your intake form.
Highly suggested: grippy socks so that your feet do not slip
We have everything here at the studio for you, but always feel free to bring your own ring, handles, or foot loops.
For reformer classes, no mat is necessary.
After your session, kindly clean the machine and set it to the way you found it including putting all the springs back on and replacing the foot loops back to handles.

Cancellation and Scheduling Policies

You can schedule your sessions through your MindBody account from our website or your app.
We have a 12-hour cancellation policy for group classes due to limited class capacity. Please remove yourself from class via your MindBody account or reach out to us via phone or text.
Should you need to cancel a private session, we ask for 24-hour notice. Without notification, there is a $15 late cancellation fee for unlimited members for group classes. For class-pack holders the class will be deducted from your account. No shows are charged a $25 fee.
Late Arrivals will be allowed to participate 5 minutes after the start of the class. Each Instructor has her/his own discretion to limit participation.

Stepping the intensity up a notch, IM=X® incorporates cardio and strength-training elements for optimal sculpting success…utilizing pelvic and ribcage stabilization techniques…plyometric jump segments sprinkled throughout the workout which was created by exercise physiologist Elyse McNergney.”

- PilatesStyle Magazine

Here is one equation that will keep you fit! The benefits of an IM=X® workout have been discovered by many pro athletes, including members of the New York Mets …IM=X® offers a cross-conditioning system focusing on muscle efficiency through posture and core endurance. The comprehensive program includes resistance training, plyometrics and innovative formats…IM=X® brings intensity and efficiency to functional-strength and flexibility training.”

- Physical Magazine

I recently found a method of training that uses aspects of pilates but is geared towards the non-dancer…This method is called IM=X® which stands for Integrated Movement Xercize. Based on pilates, IM=X® puts more emphasis on strength…If you do the exercises consistently, with proper form, you will see and feel the difference!”

- Women’s Fitness

Integrated Movement Xercize (IM=X®). It’s loosely based on pilates — a muscle toning and flexibility program –but IM=X® is a formula that packs more of a strength-training punch. IM=X® pioneer Elyse McNergney leads exercisers through a series of toning and stretching moves on a sturdier version of the pilates reformer (The Xercizer) …You’ll gladly groan through the 30-60 minutes of body shaping.”

-Fitness Magazine

I had a fitness epiphany in a class called IM=X®. Created by Elyse McNergney, M.Ed., M.A., IM=X® stands for Integrated Movement Xercize…Each repetition demanded extreme concentration. My legs shook because despite all my training, they didn’t recognize – and couldn’t handle – the new movements…I broke a sweat and was thrilled to feel the lower part of my abs burn…The IM=X® class passed my fitness test: I was sore and sweaty. But, more than that, the next morning my run seemed a little boring in comparison.”

-Shape Magazine

You need strong core muscles, front and back, to keep your spine elongated and healthy says Jeffrey Goldstein, M.D., a spine surgeon at the Hospital for Joint Diseases…so we asked Elyse McNergney, founder of IM=X® to design a back-focused workout exclusively for SELF…In two weeks, you’ll have better posture and more powerful muscles. But don’t stop there! Within four weeks, you’re bound to look great in any bare-back style, because a strong back is a sexy back — and that feels good all over.”

- Self Magazine

Built to withstand heavy usage, the Xercizer, is an updated version of the original reformer that features an extra-durable, industrial design. This innovative piece offers a variety of resistance levels that accommodate a wide range of users, and allows individuals to perform, among other things, abdominal and bicep curls, back and triceps extensions, and leg presses. The Xercizer is supported by the company’s IM=X® Program, a turn-key Pilates package designed specifically for fitness facilities.”

- Fitness Industry Technology