about alana

Alana Reed began studying The Pilates Method at Skidmore College in 1995 as a student in the dance department. Upon graduation, Alana moved to New York City and earned a Masters Degree in Social Work from The Columbia University School of Social Work. In 2001 Alana was certified to teach Pilates by Romana Kryzanowska, one of 5 living original protégés of Joseph Pilates and the leading Pilates instructor in the world. Alana has traveled all over the U.S. to study Pilates with the most experienced and innovative teachers in the industry. Alana taught mat classes and individual private sessions at the Sports Club LA in Rockefeller Center for 5 years. She works with many different populations including many pregnant and post-natal clients. Alana now focuses on teaching private clients at her studio in Midtown Manhattan and in private homes and teaches mat classes at hedge funds throughout the city.