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Nancy Caragol Etnier

Founding Owner & Certified Instructor

Nancy’s path into Pilates began in 1973 while earning her BFA in dance at SUNY Purchase, where she studied under Romana Kryzanowska. That experience made a deep and lasting impression on her work and philosophy.

After relocating to Maine in 1977, Nancy performed with the Ram Island Dance Company in Portland, collaborating with numerous guest and resident choreographers. Following time dedicated to raising her young family, she returned to formal study and earned certification from Romana in 1997. To this day, Nancy loves teaching this authentic method to all students who come to the studio.

Direct: (207) 712-7281

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Nancy Caragol Etnier

Susan Gates

Certified Instructor

Susan has instructed at Portland Pilates since 2003. She earned her certification at The Pilates Studio in New York City, studying intensively under the direct tutelage of Romana Kryzanowska, her daughter Sari Mejia Santo, and granddaughter Daria Pace.

Prior to completing her New York training, Susan studied the method rigorously beginning in 1997 at The Art of Control in Westchester County, New York.

Direct: (207) 615-3638

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Susan Gates