Why trust me?


Hi, I'm Christina.

If you're here, I think I already know a little about you. You want to move your body. Some part of you misses feeling strong. But by the time the day is done, you're running on empty, and the workout that was supposed to happen quietly becomes tomorrow's problem. Again.

So let me say this first: you're not lazy. You're overwhelmed, you're tired, and you've been carrying a lot. That's a very different problem, and it has a very different solution.

I built Beyond the Mat for the version of me who kept finding every excuse not to start. I'm a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor with over 500 hours across Mat and Reformer, but the certification isn't the point. What I do with it is make movement simple, effective, and realistic for a life that's already full.

Online, whenever you need it.
No endless routines. No punishing yourself to "earn" rest. Just focused workouts that strengthen the muscles you actually care about, in a fraction of the time. And because bodies carry real pain, there's a dedicated space for the most common pain points, showing you how to adjust your form so you get stronger without getting hurt. You work hard enough. Your movement shouldn't hurt you.

In person, with your people.
I also bring Beyond the Mat off the screen and into your celebrations. Birthdays, bridal showers, bachelorettes, girls' nights, corporate wellness days. I show up with all the equipment and turn your event into a Pilates party your guests will remember. Based in Staten Island, I travel to all five boroughs and nearby New Jersey. Because some of the best movement happens when you're laughing with the people you love.

My promise is simple: whether we're moving together online or in your living room, I'll help you stay consistent, move in a way that eases pain instead of causing it, and build strength in the muscles that hold you up, until showing up feels less like a chore and more like something you look forward to.

You're not behind. You're not alone. Let's move together.

xo, Christina | Beyond the Mat

For any questions please email:

christina@beyondthematpilates.com