All pilates sessions at Rhinebeck Pilates are taught on Gratz equipment. Gratz equipment has incredibly smooth gliding movements, strong springs and sturdy bases AND is the only brand of pilates equipment made today that is authentic to Joseph Pilates specifications and original designs. The Gratz equipment at Rhinebeck Pilates includes the Cadillac, Reformer, Chair, Barrel and Ped-o-pul. Directions to Rhinebeck Pilates »

Pilates Instructors

Elaine Ewing, Owner and Certified Pilates Instructor
Elaine began practicing pilates in 1998, and has since become a fully certified instructor. She is certified through the Ellie Herman certification program, taught by Erica Essner and Jessie Zalla. Since then, she has studied and practiced pilates extensively through workshops and classes taught by master teachers Bob Liekens, Allison Laundrie, Juliet Harvey, Michael and Ton, Alycea Ungaro, Jennifer DeLuca, and Caitlin Cook, to name a few. In June 2008, she looks forward to participating in Mount Sinai’s FAMI workshop, a renown workshop about functional anatomy for movement and injuries (FAMI), taught by anatomists, physicians, and expert pilates and yoga instructors.

Elaine’s style of teaching is not only influenced by her studies with pilates teachers, it is also heavily influenced by the Alexander Technique, which she has practiced for two and a half years and currently studies with her teacher, Joan Arnold. Before studying Alexander Technique with Joan, Elaine studied under Hope Gillerman in NYC.

In September, 2007, Elaine became the new owner of Rhinebeck Pilates, which was originally founded by pilates instructor Rose Ann Serpico. Elaine is so excited and thrilled to be teaching in Rhinebeck with such warm and welcoming, fabulously dedicated students!

Prior to running Rhinebeck Pilates, Elaine taught at various studios in Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Hamptons, and the Hudson Valley. She continues to teach pilates mat classes at Columbia-Greene Community College, in Hudson, NY. She also teaches mat classes seasonally at the Ancram Opera House, in Ancram, NY.

When she is not teaching or doing pilates, Elaine can be found running, hiking, or gardening. Besides staying active, she enjoys creating art in her home studio, playing with her Miniature Australian Shepherd puppy, Ernie, and renovating the house that she shares with her husband, Eric, in Hudson, NY. For more information about Elaine Ewing or pilates, visit her personal site and blog: HeadsUpOnYourBody.com.


Shannon Flynn-Boenig, Certified Pilates Instructor
Shannon Flynn-Boenig graduated from DeSales University with a BA in Dance and a BS in Psychology. After experiencing the benefits of regularly attending Pilates classes, Shannon's curiosity grew. This interest led her to study the Pilates Method in depth for her final senior project. Shannon had the privilege of studying the classical system under Bob Leikens, Phoebe Higgins, Susan Moran and many other senior instructors at Power Pilates. Shannon is a certified teacher through Power Pilates in New York City.

Shannon lives in Poughkeepsie with her husband and new baby boy.

Sarah Shea, Apprentice Pilates Instructor
Sarah began practicing pilates after graduating from Union College with a B.S. in biochemistry and a minor in art history.  What began as a supplement to her regular exercise routine quickly became a habit, and prompted Sarah to become a fully certified instructor.  After completing the Power Pilates Beginner Mat Certification in NYC with Susan Moran-Perich, Sarah will be apprenticing to be come a fully certified Power Pilates teacher with Juliet Harvey at Beacon Pilates.  Along with teaching and taking pilates classes, Sarah enjoys tennis, running, and reading. 

To schedule your pilates class at Rhinebeck Pilates today, call 845.876.5686 or email us at info@rhinebeckpilates.com.