Fitness training for a 50+ population, who want to feel better, move better, and age better.

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Alexander Technique • Melt Method • Functional Fitness

Hi, I’m Joy

I am a fitness trainer and functional aging specialist who teaches various fitness modalities: The Alexander Technique, The MELT Method, Tai Chi, balance classes, and personal and group fitness training.

I combine 3 unique modalities which all address posture, balance, strength and stability - through the mind-body connection, and through the muscular and fascial networks, to defy the negative effects of aging. I believe that through movement and self-care we can reduce pain and inflammation from arthritis, joint replacements, and other misuses of the body, and remain active, pain-free, and doing what we love to do for longer.

  • The Alexander Technique is a unique, hands-on learning process for enhancing body-awareness and changing poor postural and movement habits. Through gentle touch and simple verbal instruction, you can learn to perform everyday activities with more lightness, freedom, and comfort. It is a tool that improves posture and alignment, and can be applied to any movement throughout your life.

  • The MELT method is a revolutionary self-care system designed to help you improve performance, and eliminate the mental and physical stress that accumulates from daily living, before it causes persistent pain and dysfunctions. Using soft rollers and balls, MELT blends breathwork, body awareness, and self-neurofascial restorative techniques to reduce pain and improve stability. It is something that anyone at any age or activity level can use to live a more active and pain-free life.

  • Functional Fitness Training with Joy is for “active-agers” who are interested in preventing or improving conditions related to poor posture, lifestyle habits, and aging. Programs are designed to suit your individual needs. They are beneficial for those who have arthritis, osteoporosis, joint replacements, and metabolic diseases, as well as those who want to improve balance, strength and stability. The goal is to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle no matter what phase of life you are in.

Session Types

Small group classes and private sessions are available

in-person in Westchester county & southern connecticut
virtually on Zoom

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Be Better

What can change with proactive self-care?

✓ Relieve chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain without expensive medications, treatments, or surgery.

✓ Change faulty movement habits to prevent dysfunction and pain.

✓ Improve balance and reduce the risk of falling.

✓ Improve posture and alignment to increase confidence and look your very best.

✓ Reduce tension and stress to improve overall well-being.

✓ Increase strength and flexibility so that you can slow the aging process

✓ Keep doing all the activities you love to do… for longer!

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FEEL BETTER

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MOVE BETTER

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AGE BETTER

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FEEL BETTER • MOVE BETTER • AGE BETTER •

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  • "I began working with Joy on a regular basis one year ago. Since then, I am feeling much stronger and more confident about movement in general. I have built muscle, which can be difficult as we age. All parts of my body feel more connected, which has given me more stability and balance. Joy’s approach is targeted and efficient, and it has worked miracles for me. I feel stronger, more balanced, and more stable throughout my body. I am far less afraid of hurting myself doing ordinary day-to-day movements. I feel taller and trimmer. I have muscle."

    –Barbara L.

  • "I had been suffering with neck pain for years and spent hours on the table at the chiropractor. Although this provided some relief during flare ups it didn't correct the problem. Joy has taught me how to move and be aware of my posture and movements so that I can correct the problems and avoid the pain. She taught me how to be aware of my posture, particularly at work, and made it easy to learn the Technique by using a lot of imagery. Now I can turn my head without any pain when backing up my car. In addition, flare ups occur with much less frequency, and when they do, they heal more quickly. I’m happy to report that I’m back to enjoying my sports activities without pain and stiffness."

    –Dawn Newsome
    Banker and Tri-athlete

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