Amy Nelms of NYC’s Flatiron Pilates is so knowledgable about musculature and structural alignment that after one session fans leave convinced they have just met with a body whisperer. They’ll stand taller, and if they do their homework, they will feel more balanced after a private session too.

– Town and Country

Amy Nelms

Founder of Flatiron Pilates

Amy Nelms is an internationally-respected classical Pilates instructor and founder of Flatiron Pilates, a boutique Pilates studio in New York City. 

After teaching Pilates for over 25 years, Amy is known for her meticulous precision and discerning eye, quickly identifying physical strengths and weaknesses to curate a personalized regimen for achieving physical balance and strength. Amy guides her clients’ bodies into alignment through individualized programs designed to address posture, gait, and asymmetry. The result is a finely-tuned, bespoke workout that lengthens, strengthens, and aligns.

As a former school teacher, Amy believes in identifying her student’s learning style, adapting the instruction, and engaging them to become active learners in the development of their own body. She reinforces in-studio work with supportive homework and partners with a network of wellness experts to compliment her customized training programs. 

Amy is most passionate about the wellness of her clients and is gratified beyond measure as she sees their improvement in their body, mind, and spirit every day.

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