PHIT Pilates Studio: Celebrating our 11th year! Serving West Hartford, Hartford, Glastonbury, Bloomfield and everywhere else!
PHIT Pilates Studio strives to offer quality instruction in the Pilates method of exercise in a clean, friendly, and non-competitive atmosphere. We believe everyone has the right to a good workout based on their own level of fitness and expertise. We respect our client’s feelings and assist them in obtaining their goals with humor, happiness and hard work.
Susannah Israel-Marchese – Owner and Director
Susannah had her first Pilates lesson at the age of 14 when she was an injured ballet student. Her grandmother, who was also a dancer and studied Pilates with Joseph Pilates himself, introduced her to Pilates. Having danced professionally for over 20 years, she credits Pilates with keeping her body healthy.
“I practiced Pilates on and off throughout my career and steadily since 1994. I suffered from very few injuries and feel that it continues to keep me strong and healthy!”
In 1996, she began her Pilates training in New York City as an apprentice at the Peter Vaillancourt Studio where she stayed for four years. In 2000, Susannah returned to Connecticut and opened PHIT Pilates Studio.
“I learn something new from every client who walks through the door. Because of that, I become a better instructor and continue to learn and grow with every day that I am in the studio.”
In addition to having a Stott Pilates certification, Susannah received a Gold Standard Certification from the Pilates Method Alliance. She is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Licensed Massage Therapist, Ballet Teacher and mother to Ava Li and Nola.
