OUR TEAM

Founder Doug Pollock

Founder and Director of Pilates Studio Locust Valley, Inc, Doug Pollock opened the first Pilates Studio on Long Island in 1995.  He holds a B.S. Degree in Physical Therapy from
the University of Buffalo and a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from New York University.

Doug was a Senior Physical Therapist at the famed Rusk Institute at NYU Medical Center and the Chief Physical Therapist at Downstate Medical Center.  He opened his private practice, Marathon Physical Therapy in 1980, which eventually grew to three practice locations.

In the late 1970’s, Doug was greatly influenced by Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s work on the benefits of cardiopulmonary fitness and aerobic training.  He continues his interest in aerobics as well as weight training, calisthenics, and flexibility exercise. 

Romana Kryzanowska, Master Pilates Teacher (renowned protégé of Joseph Pilates) became his mentor in 1994. 
Doug experienced the direct benefits of Pilates as a client of Pilates Studio, Inc. in New York City.  He became certified in the Pilates Method by Romana Kryzanowska in 1995.  He has the additional distinction of achieving the Gold Level Certification by the Pilates Method Alliance, the national leader in the Pilates Movement.     
 

Pilates Instructors and Trainers

Linda Figlia
Jane Fuchs