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Ety B. Deutsch
Founder & Owner
Ety Deutsch, founder and owner of The Pilates Club in Middletown, NY, has dedicated her life to the transformative power of Pilates. Originally established in 2022 as The Pilates Club Westtown NY, Ety’s studio has grown to become a trusted space for people of all fitness levels seeking strength, balance, and flexibility. With over two decades of both teaching and personal practice, Ety’s expertise in Classical Pilates shines through every session, whether she’s guiding beginners, advanced practitioners, or those with specialized needs.

Ety began her Pilates journey in 2004 and has since built a reputation for her deep knowledge, commitment, and personalized approach. Her sessions combine technical precision with a supportive, motivating environment, helping clients of all backgrounds reach their potential.
In addition to her work in Pilates, Ety is a successful entrepreneur and wellness advocate. She created Life Juice, a 100% cold-pressed raw juice company, which retailed in major outlets like Target and Williams Sonoma nationwide. As a mother of two amazing sons, she brings a unique blend of warmth, and practical insight to her practice.
Why The Pilates Club?
At The Pilates Club, Ety’s goal is to create a welcoming, empowering space where clients feel inspired to pursue their fitness goals. With her extensive background and personalized approach, she helps clients cultivate strength and mindfulness that go beyond the studio.
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Kate Dennehy
Pilates & Yoga Instructor
Kait Dennehy is a dedicated Pilates and Yoga instructor with a combined 7 years of personal practice and teaching. Kait is passionate about helping clients of all levels find strength, flexibility, and balance in both the body and mind. With certifications in both Pilates and yoga, Kait brings a unique blend of techniques into her classes, drawing on the core-focused principles of Pilates and the mindful flow of yoga. Her sessions emphasize body alignment, mindful movement and the power of the breath. Kait believes in the transformative power of nurturing a deeper mind-body connection to create an experience that transcends beyond physical movement. When she’s not teaching, Kait enjoys continuing her education in fitness and wellness, both learning and practicing and is committed to helping clients reach their personal goals.

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Hannah Abraham
Mat Pilates Instructor
Hannah — our newest mat Pilates instructor and a true ray of sunshine in the studio! Hannah’s passion for teaching shines through in every class, as she guides clients through strong, mindful flows that leave both body and mind feeling refreshed. Beyond the mat, she’s an avid hiker, a devoted family person, and a big believer in giving back to the community. Her warmth, energy, and genuine care make every session feel welcoming and empowering. We’re so lucky to have Hannah bringing her expertise — and her heart — to The Pilates Club!

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Alexis Gilligan
Reformer & Mat Pilates Instructor
Alexis Gilligan is a dedicated Pilates instructor with a strong foundation in exercise science. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, she is passionate about promoting movement and wellness for clients of all levels. Alexis is certified in Mat Pilates, as well as Reformer and Tower Pilates through Beyond Fit Learning. In addition, she is a certified personal trainer, which enables her to provide a comprehensive, individualized approach to fitness.
With a focus on building strength, flexibility, and balance, Alexis strives to create a supportive and engaging environment for her clients, helping them to improve posture, enhance their mobility, and achieve their fitness goals. Her approach is rooted in functional movement, ensuring that each session is safe, effective, and tailored to the specific needs of her clients.

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Darilyn Owusu-Ansah
Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer
Darilyn is a certified personal trainer with four years of experience and a certified nutrition coach with five years of expertise. Her passion lies in helping people feel good from the inside out through personalized fitness and nutrition coaching. Whether working one-on-one or in group fitness settings, she creates a welcoming and supportive community where everyone feels empowered. Her workouts are designed to be challenging yet achievable, and most importantly, fun! Together, we’ll focus on building strength, confidence, and overall well-being.

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Lisa Annicaro
Pilates & Fitness Instructor
Lisa has spent 15 years as a senior mortgage processor and over 11 years pursuing her passion for fitness. With a diverse background in personal training, group classes, hip hop/cardio dance, barre, and mat pilates, she is committed to helping clients reach their fitness goals while boosting their confidence and having fun. Renowned for her sculpting glute and leg workouts, Lisa tailors each session to individual needs, focusing on both physical and mental transformation. Outside of her career and fitness work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jake, and her son, Jaxon.

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Paige Olsen
Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer
Paige's journey into fitness has been nothing short of inspiring. After five years of dedicated strength training, she found her true calling in Pilates. From the moment she took her first Pilates class, she knew it was the path she was meant to pursue. In the fall of 2024, she took the leap into a full-time career in fitness, integrating Pilates into her daily routine and quickly making it a central part of her life.
Her passion for fitness extends beyond Pilates; she's also a dedicated runner, having completed her first half marathon in the spring of 2024. This combination of strength, endurance, and mindfulness has completely transformed her body and mindset, marking a powerful physical and mental shift.
As a Pilates instructor, Paige is committed to creating a supportive and empowering environment for her clients. Her goal is to help individuals feel safe, confident, and strong while achieving their fitness goals and pushing their bodies in ways they never imagined. Through her own journey, Paige is deeply motivated to help others transform their lives both physically and mentally.

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Ali Collins
Yoga Instructor
In February 2023, after over a decade in corporate America, Ali was determinedly called to practice and study Kundalini Yoga. She has since enjoyed over 940 hours of yoga teacher training in Kundalini, Rebirthing, Yoga Nidra, Hatha, & Vinyasa. Ali is also a certified Inner Alignment & Ayurvedic Wellness Coach. She teaches with a trauma informed style that is nerdy, joyful, and empowering.

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Hayley Mistler
Mat Pilates Instructor
Hayley Mistler a certified Pilates instructor, 6th grade teacher, Drama Club director, and all-around bundle of energy! She fell in love with Pilates after her very first class in 2023, got certified just a year later, and hasn’t looked back since. Whether she’s leading a classroom or a Pilates class, Hayley infuses everything she does with enthusiasm, creativity, and a killer playlist. Her mission? To help every client feel stronger, more confident, and totally empowered. When she’s not teaching, you can find Hayley curled up with a good book or strolling with her adorable pup, Moose.

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Julia Ferguson
Yoga Instructor
Julia Ferguson is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance. She completed her 200-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa and Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) in Portugal at Bend it like Buddha where she also received an 8-hour Ayurvedic Massage Certificate. Some of the courses she took include pranayama, meditation, adjustments and alignment, anatomy, and teaching methods. She loves to incorporate essential oils, breathing techniques, and physical adjustments into her flows. Since then, she has received her Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, and Pre- and Postnatal Yoga Teaching Certifications. She has been teaching for 8 years and has experience teaching in-person, virtual, private, group classes, and even Goat Yoga. She is so excited to be a part of The Pilates Club Family!

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Chanelle Parnizari
Licensed Massage Therapist
Chanelle Parnizari is a Licensed Massage Therapist dedicated to helping busy women, post-surgical clients, and individuals seeking natural, holistic wellness solutions feel their best through specialized massage therapy. She specializes in Buccal (intraoral) Face Massage, Lymphatic Drainage (pre- and post-operative), and full-body therapeutic massage to promote healing, reduce tension, and restore balance.
Chanelle’s journey began in 2017 at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City, where she provided massage therapy to cancer patients during their recovery. This transformative experience deepened her commitment to working at a medicinal level and inspired her passion for holistic care.
With extensive studies in the lymphatic system, Chanelle focuses on relieving body pain, reducing swelling, and enhancing overall well-being. Her mission is to empower clients with natural, noninvasive solutions for health, healing, and rejuvenation, delivering expert care uniquely tailored to each individual’s journey.
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