Carol
Owner & IM=X® Certified Trainer
North Branford, CT
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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.
North Branford
999 Foxon Rd, Twin Lakes Commons West, 2nd Floor
North Branford, CT 06471
(203) 484-4440
IM=X® Personal Advantage
IM=X® Elite Membership: Receive regular sessions with an IM=X® Advanced Trainer plus access to all our signature pilates and fitness classes. Our Elite Membership is the perfect solution for post-rehabilitation, post-natal, or any other physical fitness objectives. Achieve dramatic results quickly with private sessions plus weekly classes.
IM=X® Personal Training Packages: If you are healing back, hip, knee pain or simply want your workouts to be all about your goals and needs, our trainers are eager to provide a hands-on approach. Your trainer will teach you the IM=X® stabilization exercises so that your core is engaged as you perform any move; and help determine your spring loads for optimal success.
Instructors and Personal Trainers
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Christina
Megan Basti
Kristen Skonieczny
Sarah Celotto
Bru Hickey
Deb Keavy
Carol
Owner & IM=X® Certified Trainer
Carol has been a Registered Nurse for 44 years. She founded and owned Shoetique for 31 years. Carol is the proud owner of IM=X Pilates & Fitness Studio in North Branford. The personal challenge she faced to rehab her own joint injuries has inspired her to help others do the same. "For those who want to get stronger, more tone & flexible, rehab & prevent injuries, while feeling better than ever, this IM=X Pilates program is for you." Bringing IM=X® Pilates & Fitness to our community offers a low impact exercise option for every age group, men & women who feel uncomfortable in traditional gym settings." Certified in M=X® Pilates Basic and Super Advanced Reformer, Tower, & Barre.
Christina
IM=X® Certified Trainer
Christina has her Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University. She has an extensive background in multiple types of dance with 12 years of experience including the Quinnipiac Kickline Dance Team. Christina has been teaching dance for over 7 years, as well as Yoga and IM=X® Pilates for 4 years, with a variety of clientele. She has a passion for health, wellness, and fitness, as well as the desire to help people become the best they can be. She's loved her years of training clients at IM=X®. Certified in IM=X® Basic Floor & Reformer, Advanced Reformer, Tower/Barre, Cycle, Yoga.
Megan Basti
IM=X® Certified Trainer
Megan is a Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Trainer for Middle School Age Students. She is a natural born athlete. She loves to teach IM=X® Pilates and our clients enjoy her high energy style. Certified in IM=X® Pilates Mat and IM=X® Reformer, Cycle, TRX, plus IM=X® Advanced Trained in Reformer and Platform.
Kristen Skonieczny
IM=X® Certified Trainer
Kristen has a long been teaching fitness classes for over 25 years. While she has been an instructor of a large variety of exercise formats, she has lately been focusing on ways to improve the body and mind through strength, flexibility and balance. In addition to IM=X® Pilates, she currently teaches Mossa Cyntergy. Kristen has a background in ballet, modern dance and gymnastics which provided the her entry into the exercise field and gave her the tools to understand the lifelong benefits of a strong core and a flexible body. Kristen lives in Madison and enjoys tennis, hiking and traveling with her family.
Sarah Celotto
IM=X® Certified Trainer
Sarah has been teaching fitness classes for ten years. She is certified in IM=X® Pilates Mat and Reformer, Cycle, TRX and Primary Group Exercise through AFAA. She lives in Guilford with her husband and three children and enjoyed playing a variety of sports when she was young including tennis in college. Sarah's classes will motivate and inspire you to get out of your comfort zone and see just what you're capable of. Her Cycle/ Strength classes are a great addition to our Basic & Advanced Pilates classes. Be prepared to sweat and push yourself in a way that you never thought possible.
Bru Hickey
IM=X® Certified Trainer
Bru is a lifelong dancer who became IM=X® Pilates Certified in Reformer Pilates and has joined our staff in 2023.
Deb Keavy
IM=X® Certified Trainer
Deb was the first client to join our studio and is now certified to teach the program she has loved for over a decade. Deb's experience as a group fitness Zumba and Cycle Instructor prior to becoming IM=X® Pilates Certified prepared her to teach our program so naturally. Her professionalism and expertise comes through as she guides her students through each class.
We’re excited to welcome you to IM=X® Pilates and Fitness!
Start with an Introductory Session so you can get familiar with the studio, equipment, and our unique approach to Pilates. During your first session, you’ll learn the IM=X® fundamentals as well as experience our unique 1st Session routine on the Xercizer. We of course will adjust this workout formula to support your level.
Tips:
- Come 10 minutes early dressed in comfortable workout attire
- Be sure to bring grip socks and water
Loving How You Feel?
Most likely, you’ll feel strong, confident and inspired. IM=X® delivers better results faster due to our scientifically proven formula. Each class is designed to increase your metabolism, strengthen your core, improve your posture, and tone your entire body—helping you move better, prevent injury, and stay strong at every stage of life.
What’s Next?
After your first workout, we’ll help you choose a membership that fits your needs and goals. For the best results, we recommend attending 3–4 times per week and our Unlimited Membership options offer the best value and make it easy to stay consistent with your IM=X® training.
Looking for More Personalized Support?
Private training is the best way to learn IM=X® and receive customized solutions for your unique needs and goals. Whether you are a beginner, getting back into fitness after a break, suffer from back pain or injuries, are pregnant or postpartum, we will create a unique fitness formula tailor-made just for you.
Ask us about our Elite Memberships – a combination of unlimited group classes plus regular Private Training sessions. The best results come with the right guidance. A little help can go a long way in learning how to make the most of every IM=X® workout.
Studio Policies
GRIPPY Socks are required for your reformer work out. Please do not attend any classes if you are ill in any way. Always arrive on time!
1. For new clients new to using a reformer bed, please complete the history form and bring it with you to your Free Introductory Session. When you arrive to our center, Enter into the West Entrance, we are at the top of the stairs.
2. Cancel Policy: For group classes cancel as soon as you can or before 8pm the night before morning classes or 3 hours prior to afternoon classes. For Private Sessions please cancel at least 8 hours prior to appointment. Cancellation fees apply to late cancellations.
3. Confirm text message waitlist notifications, Y to accept or N to decline to secure your spot or allow the next person to be notified in ample time to prepare to attend class.
4. Be sure you do not have the following symptoms: Fever, Chills, Cough, Difficulty Breathing, Runny Nose, Nasal or Chest Congestion, Loss of Taste or Smell, Nausea, Vomiting or Diarrhea.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS AND CARE OF FELLOW MEMBERS & STAFF BY FOLLOWING OUR POLICIES.
Carol and Team
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