Meet Our Team

YOO MI KIM has earned her PhD in Dance and is a Registered Somatic Movement Therapist/Educator (RSME/T) with ISMETA. Even still, she’s in constant pursuit of knowledge & innovative methodologies to better help her clients.

Mind & Body is the culmination of Yoo Mi Kim’s passion and dedication to a holistic approach to physiotherapy. Her unique methodology is rooted in Pilates, not just as a fitness technique, but a system that emphasizes the need for alignment, integration & balance. Alongside this, she incorporates a multi-disciplinary framework that combines her breath of knowledge, training and experience--ranging from classical ballet, movement analysis, somatic movement therapy, among many others.

She utilizes this distinct perspective to assess and personalize movement programs for each individual’s unique history, goals, and needs. While Yoo Mi is experienced in injury rehabilitation, her aim is to have her clients develop intentional movement practices that encourage preventative care through an overall increase in strength, mobility, flexibility, etc.

Yoo Mi also has extensive experience as a choreographer and performer and served as an Adjust Professor at Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea.

She brings into her practice a wealth of experience as a former, professional ballet dancer and movement educator that considers both the functional piece of anatomy and the integration of the mind & body in creating individualized movement programs for each of her clients.

She finds joy in sharing her knowledge and developing personal connections with her clients through one-on-one sessions with the awareness that to truly help them reach their full potentials, she must consider their unique histories and needs.

She’s available for Private Sessions at the Greenpoint and Sunset Park Studios.

Kendall Butler has always had a love for movement starting at a young age. Her passion eventually led her to New York City to train at the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in the Professional Division. Today, Kendall is a Brooklyn-based dance teacher, choreographer, and Pilates instructor. She found that Pilates was a natural complement to dance, and enjoys helping people of all ages and walks of life build strength through functional movement. Kendall’s classes are a fusion of Classical Pilates exercises, contemporary movement concepts, and dance-inspired sequences. Her is to inspire her clients to move with joy and discover the incredible capabilities of their bodies.

Tamar Meskhishvili is a Ballet Dancer and Barre Trainer, ACE Group Fitness Instructor with more than 7 years of experience. Certified HSI, Adult, Child and infant CPR AED. She graduated from the New Skills Academy and is a CPD member in USA. She is a certified Fitness Instructor. She is also The National Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness of Georgia bodybuilding and Fitness Instructor. She was granted the right to work in the field of mass sport, health centers, sport schools, children, and adult sport clubs according to specialty. Tamar is also an official Zumba Instructor, Basic Steps of Level 1.

Tamar Meshkhishvili educates clients about proper form and alignment of Barre Training. As an instructor she empowers each client and finds their unique strength and motivation throughout class. Her classes lead to a stronger and more effective workout. Tamar Meskhishvili’s barre classes are accessible to all levels, whether you’re a beginner or fitness expert. You will find her class to be challenging and empowering! An instructor will help you get the most out of your workout and provide ample modifications and advancements while coaching you continuously throughout the class.

She speaks languages: English, Italian, Russian and Georgian.

Amee Apedo is a Pilates instructor, artist, and educator. The Brooklyn Native began her relationship with movement through the performing arts and eventually became passionate about practicing and teaching Pilates after seeing the profound effect on her physical and mental health. Having used Pilates as a means of self-discovery, Amee takes an inclusive mind-body and trauma-informed approach to her teaching. Holistic health and wellness are integrated into her practice and core values. She finds purpose in helping her clients heal and thrive from the inside out. Amee enjoys teaching classical Pilates concepts with a contemporary and creative twist to people form all walks of life.

Amee received her 500-Hour comprehensive Pilates education at Club Pilates.