the pilates studio

Press Release

NEWS RELEASE
1/1/2021
CONTACT: Sean P. Gallagher, PT. Director
212-245-8367 

Joe's Contrology™ is finally a 100-year-old, overnight success. 

(New York, NY)- Although well-know in the 1920's-30's in the boxing world and in the dance world since the 1940's and recommended by Martha Graham and George Balanchine, this low to moderate-impact, fitness method is now available to the general public worldwide.

There are several interesting aspects of this success story:

  • Joe's Contrology™ can be used by any individual -- from weekend warrior to professional athlete not only as a primary mode of total body conditioning for flexibility, strength and balance control, but also as a tool for injury prevention.

  • Rediscovered by physical therapists, chiropractors, and orthopedists, Joe's Contrology™ can be successfully integrated into rehabilitative exercise and physical therapy programs designed to speed the recovery of soft tissue injuries.

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  • Celebrities and athletes who are devotees of Authentic Pilates™ include: 
  • Lady Gaga, Cameron Diaz, Miley Cyrus, Candice Bergen, Jodie Foster, Katharine Hepburn, Madonna, Bill Murray, Martina Navratilova, Shalom Harlow, Uma Thurman, Tommy Tune, Sigourney Weaver, Danny Glover and Kristi Yamaguchi, Jake Arrieta, James Harden, Phillip Danault

  • The exercise apparatus specifically designed by Joseph H. Pilates for this exercise system includes unusual-looking wooden or metal platforms, leather straps, springs, and moving parts.
The New York Pilates Studio® is a registered trademark of RDG, LLC. as is Joe's Contrology™ and is available all over the United States as well internationally.
Due to being the gold standard in professional comprehensive teacher training (we were the first that most others are based on.) and our rigorous certification process of teaching Joe's specifically designed body movements, on his unique exercise apparatus, participants are assured of a consistent, quality workout of Joe's Contrology regardless of which Pilates Archival Studio or certified Pilates Archival Teacher is visited.

Sean P. Gallagher, P.T., former dancer and Director of The New York Pilates Studio®, and 5th owner of Mr. Pilates original studio business has incorporated Joe's Contrology™ into injury prevention and rehabilitation for the casts of numerous Broadway shows. 

Gallagher is currently providing an integrated program of Joe's Contrology™, physical therapy, massage and his self care program Dynatonics to casts of Broadway shows: Dear Evan Hanson, Phantom of The Opera, The Play that Goes Wrong.

Sessions are performed one-to-one or in small groups with a certified instructor and are tailored to each client's specific needs. To provide safe and effective conditioning for clients, instruction is offered only by certified Pilates Archival Teachers who have completed a rigorous certification program which includes knowing the work through hours of prerequsite training in the method, extensive hands on seminar training and a 600 hour apprenticeship and required continuing education every year.

This certification program has been continued by the Pilates Source® and Sean Gallagher who is continuing the work of his teacher Romana Krysanowska and her teacher Joseph Pilates to promote and maintain the quality and integrity of Mr. Pilates life work, and his legendary system. Our program of Joe's Contrology™ and The New York Pilates Studio® and Pilates Archival Teacher Certification Program is licensed in the USA and around the world by Richtone Design Group, LLC.

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For Immediate Release Contact:
Sean P. Gallagher, PT
212-245-8367