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Since my adolescence, I have always shown a particular talent for sports and physical activities of many kinds.

At the age of 18, I achieved two major milestones: I won the Italian Acrobatic Rock 'n' Roll Championship and, in the same year—1981—I also became the Italian Champion in Shotokan-style Karate, earning my black belt after years of disciplined training.

In 1992, I began my journey into the world of massage therapy, starting with the ORTHO-BIONOMY technique. My passion for the body and healing led me to further my studies, earning a Reiki Level 1 diploma and completing a three-year Foot Reflexology program through FIRP (Italian Federation of Foot Reflexology) and later the Zhongyi European Academy, where I received my diploma in ANMO Traditional Chinese Massage. I continued my training by earning a Thai Massage diploma as well.

In 2004, a transformative turn in my professional life introduced me to the vast world of fitness. I enrolled in the ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association), obtaining the CTF3 Level Personal Fitness Trainer diploma. My education with ISSA continued through numerous specialized masterclasses, including Biomechanics, Body Composition Analysis, Muscle Tension, Lymphatic Circulatory System, and the treatment of cellulite through training and nutrition.

In 2006, I discovered Pilates—a discipline that captured my full dedication. A pivotal moment came in 2009 when I met an Italian ballet teacher in Milan, which reshaped my understanding and philosophy of the Pilates method. Through the To Be Pilates® School, I earned my teaching diploma in Cardiolates®, becoming one of the first certified instructors in Italy. This innovative method, developed at Pilates on Fifth® in New York, blends the precision of Pilates with cardiovascular exercise. That same studio led me to another key chapter: meeting Katherine and Kimberly Corp, the founders, and earning the Pilates Master Teacher diploma through Pilates Academy International® (PAI®) in 2011.

With full rights to teach the PAI® method, I opened a Pilates studio in Italy—the only official PAI® satellite in the country.

And then, life surprised me again. As a child, I used to sing, "Dear Mom, give me 100 lire, I want to go to America!" My mother would smile and say, "You’ll never go there." But in 2014, that dream became a reality. With my husband—my constant supporter—we moved to the United States and made New York City our new home.

It was a new country, a new language, and a new chapter. As I improved my English and began working with local studios, I met studio owner Billy Macagnone, who introduced me to Gyrotonic®—a movement system that expanded my vision of the body. I became certified in both Level 1 and Level 2.

When I thought my path was set, another beautiful surprise came: Florida. Naples, once just a vacation destination, became our new home. There, I met Gina Wyatt, owner of GW Pilates, and set up my first Gyrotonic Pulling Tower. Three years later, I took another leap—opening my own studio with more space, new equipment including Reformers, a Cadillac, a Jumping Stretch Board, and a Gyrotonic Tower.

Every step of this journey—across countries, careers, and disciplines—has been driven by curiosity, passion, and a desire to help others feel better in their bodies. Life is a continuous journey full of hope, transformation, and joy—filled with beautiful memories and no regrets.