Phoebe Higgins, PMA® Gold Certified, studied at the School of American Ballet and trained in various dance techniques, including the Simonson technique and the Kevin Wynn Collection. She was first introduced to Romana Kryzanowska in 1967 and later resumed her Pilates studies with Romana at SUNY Purchase in 1976 to strengthen a spine weakened by scoliosis.

Phoebe worked at the original Pilates Studio under Romana’s guidance from 1980 until its closure in 1989.  She then began work with Dr. Howard Sichel in his chiropractic office. That work evolved into Power Pilates. In 1998 and 2005, Phoebe was asked by the School of American Ballet and Ballet Academy East, respectively, to organize programs for their teenage students geared toward professional careers. The success of these programs is evident in the infrequency of injuries and dancers’ continued strength.  In 2006, Phoebe left Power Pilates and became a freelancer for both individual sessions and workshops. With the international recognition of Joseph Pilates's work ever widening, Phoebe would like to see everyone taking sessions and making the world a better place through the freedom of the body.

Phoebe teachers at our Chelsea location.