Fran Hoyte is a Pilates and movement educator and a clinical research consultant, in parallel for 30+ years. She uses both her traditional Power Pilates education (Power Pilates 2002) and contemporary Pilates Kane education (2008). She has been part of the Kane School / Kinected Pilates Faculty for 15+ years, and facilitates the first branch of Kane Pilates Teacher-Training Program from Sound-Pilates in Westport, CT. She has been a student of Bob Liekens, Kathy Grant, Ron Fletcher, Jill Miller, Tom Meyers, Mary Bowen, Kelly Kane, Eric Franklin.
Fran has been a pharmaceutical clinical research executive (Bayer 25+ years) and started as a bench chemist in 1989. She continues to consult in clinical research and this background influences her Pilates teaching with a focus on what is now vs. what can be: playing in the Pilates laboratory to help clients reach their goals.
Fran is a regular conference speaker (PMA 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, PAA 2021, Swedish Institute 2017, 2018). She facilitates workshops in Pilates, embodied voice and speech for movement teachers and Pharma. She is a certified voice teacher with the Fitzmaurice Voice Institute. She owns and is proud to work with the dedicated professional team at Sound-Pilates in Westport, CT, USA.
Robyn discovered Pilates due to knee injury and was so impressed with how quickly she recovered, she knew she wanted to learn and dive into the nitty gritty of why the method worked so efficiently and effectively.
She chose the Kane School at Sound-Pilates and has been teaching ever since. Her specialties include hip replacements, knee injuries, post natal. Robyn’s clients love her for nuanced cueing, tough workouts, and her ability to explain complex problems in simple terms. And her infectious laugh. If you know Robyn, you love Robyn.
Galya is an accomplished Olympic Gold medalist in fencing from Ukraine, who began her sports career at a young age. Her extensive training in various sports has equipped her with a deep understanding of body movement, agility, strength, and coordination, all while prioritizing health and injury prevention. Alongside her athletic career, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and History.
After retiring from professional competition, Galya coached the fencing team at Yale University, opened her own fencing school in Wilton, CT. After discovering Pilates is her preferred fitness method, completed her comprehensive Kane School Pilates certification at Sound-Pilates, and decided to focus her attention to her Pilates clients and motherhood.
As a Pilates instructor, Galya enjoys sharing her expertise to help clients become stronger, more flexible, and healthier. She believes in the transformative power of movement for a happy life and aims to challenge her clients while ensuring they enjoy their sessions.
Madison was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, and raised in the mountains of Montana. Her unique upbringing was shaped by outdoor adventures and competitive sports, with a particular focus on downhill ski racing. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Savannah College of Art and Design built a career in design. While studying at SCAD, Madison was introduced to Pilates and quickly fell in love with the practice. Over the years, she continued to deepen her Pilates practice, discovering the positive effects it had on her sports and strength training routine. She pursued her passion for health and fitness by completing the Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program through the Kane School Kinected.
Madison is dedicated to creating a supportive and motivating environment where clients can progress at their own pace, build strength, increase flexibility, improve posture, and overcome physical limitations. Through movement, she strives to create a fun and positive environment for her clients, enhancing their overall well-being and quality of life. Book your next appointment with Madison to discover the wonderful benefits of Pilates!
Kate discovered Pilates overseas, and knew she wanted to become a Pilates instructor. When she moved back to the States, she discover the Kane School/ Kinected and then moved to Connecticut.
She was thrilled that Westport had a branch of the Kane School and enrolled and excelled. Now years later, Kate loves working with clients and helping them get out of pain, get strong and exceed her client’s goals.
Julie Savinelli was introduced to Pilates as a teenager but became committed to her practice over a decade ago while navigating pregnancy and postpartum issues. The impact Pilates had on her life and her desire to share this experience and passion with others led her to the Kane School teacher-training program. She loves the way Pilates compliments so many forms of movement, increases strength and flexibility, enhances mobility, all while building the mind body connection. Julie shares her knowledge and love of Pilates with her clients while challenging them to meet their goals in a fun and inspiring environment.
Andrea Kostanecki, a self-proclaimed weekend warrior, was raised on the East Coast, where she embraced an active outdoor lifestyle from a young age. Guided by a "work hard, play hard" mantra, Andrea's adventurous spirit led her to travel west, seeking both professional opportunities and thrilling outdoor escapades.
Her passion for adventure has taken her from mountain biking and backcountry skiing to hiking and even the occasional bungee jumping. These high-energy activities, while exhilarating, resulted in a series of undiagnosed injuries over the years.
After returning to Connecticut, Andrea has spent the past 20 years establishing herself as a dedicated realtor. Despite her busy career, she continued to pursue her weekend warrior activities, which eventually led to visible injuries. This journey prompted Andrea to discover Pilates as a means to achieve health, balance, and rehabilitation beyond what traditional physical therapy could provide.
Today, Andrea is not only focused on her own health and movement but is also dedicated to helping her clients achieve the same. Her goal is to use her personal experiences and knowledge to support others in finding a harmonious balance between their professional and active lifestyles.
Kim is a "recovering" Human Resources executive who made a mid-life career change to teach Pilates! She received her pilates education through the Kane School Pilates Teacher-Training at Sound-Pilates. She loves working with Pilates "newbies" and experienced students alike and has been trained in working with special populations (e.g., scoliosis, osteoporosis, hip replacement, injury recovery, etc.)
Eléonore is a passionate about movement and art with over 18 years of experience in physicality and athletic training. She has studied at the Martha Graham school of Contemporary dance and graduated with a degree of professional Dancer and a degree of Dance Teacher. She, since, has been teaching Graham technique, Ballet and more. Known for her hardworking ethic, Eleonore also has lots of experience in creation, improvisation and in building relationships with students, builds trust and clients count on. She is dedicated to helping her students find joyous movement while creating technique to prevent or help rehab injuries.
