Katie (she/her) is a New York State licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and the founder of The Movement Loft Physical Therapy. With a focus on orthopedics, functional strength training, dance medicine, pre/post natal, and sports performance, Katie brings a unique, movement-driven approach to rehabilitation and performance care.
At Movement Loft, Katie works one-on-one with every client, offering personalized care rooted in education, strength, and intentional movement. Her goal is to make physical therapy a transformative experience that bridges the gap between rehab and real-life performance.
When she’s not in the clinic, Katie enjoys weightlifting, Pilates, taking dance classes, exploring the city, hiking, and live music, all of which continues to inspire her commitment to helping others move well and live fully.
Katie Kernoschak PT, DPT
Founder, Physical Therapist, Pilates Instructor
Julie (she/her) is a warm, reliable, and compassionate instructor who brings thoughtfulness, passion, and a sense of enjoyment to every class she teaches. With a Comprehensive Mat Certification from Gramercy Pilates, she focuses on building flexibility, mobility, and stability to help students move with greater ease and confidence.
Before transitioning into Pilates, Julie worked in finance and sales, experiences that shaped her strong communication skills and supportive teaching style. She is passionate about creating an inclusive and empowering space where students can connect more deeply with their bodies and feel supported in their movement practice.
Julie Blanco
Certified Pilates Instructor
Ciara Byrne, originally from Tampa, Florida, is now a New York based Pilates instructor. She found her love for Pilates while studying dance at Florida State University and later became a certified Pilates Instructor through Balanced Body Pilates. As a dancer who has experienced many injuries, Ciara loves that Pilates can adapt to every client's needs.
Her passion for movement goes deeper than just Pilates- she is also a runner and tap dancer! Whether you are a runner, dancer, or just interested in Pilates- enter Ciara's class to move and groove! You'll leave feeling strong, refreshed, and energized!
Ciara Byrne
Certified Pilates Instructor
Kelsey is a Kane School of Core Integration Comprehensively Certified Pilates instructor. After years of navigating chronic pain and symptomatic hypermobility, she discovered Pilates as a way to build strength, stability, and confidence in her body and now loves helping others do the same.
Her classes emphasize mindful movement, thoughtful progressions, and creating a supportive environment where clients can feel both challenged and successful. Kelsey has a special interest in working with people experiencing hypermobility, chronic pain, and movement-related injuries, and continues to deepen her knowledge through ongoing education in hypermobility, biomechanics, and somatic approaches to movement.
Whether you're brand new to Pilates or looking to move with more ease and control, Kelsey hopes you'll leave class feeling stronger, more connected to your body, and empowered.
Kelsey Lejuez
Certified Pilates Instructor
Anna is a certified Pilates instructor through Gramercy Pilates. After discovering Pilates as an adult, she fell in love with the way it helped her feel more connected to her body and more present in her everyday life. She is passionate about helping others find that same connection while feeling stronger and more confident in their bodies.
Her teaching blends classical Pilates principles with contemporary movement with an emphasis on thoughtful, intentional movement. She brings a bright and positive energy to class and loves creating a welcoming environment where clients can feel comfortable, have fun, and enjoy moving their bodies.
Anna Boylan
Certified Pilates Instructor
