Robyn Stein
Sports & Orthopedic Massage · Classical Pilates
Robyn founded REAL in 2006, building her practice across Buffalo, the Caribbean, and New York City before returning home to Buffalo in 2011 to grow REAL Pilates. A Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in sports and orthopedic work, she is Classical Pilates certified through CORE DYNAMICS (2017) and Body One (Levels I–IV, 2013). Robyn offers private 50-minute sessions and teaches 5+ Reformer/Tower classes each week.
Reformer/Tower
Stephanie Lefko
Deep Tissue · Sports & Orthopedic Massage
Stephanie has been a Licensed Massage Therapist with REAL for over a decade, with 15+ years in practice. She specializes in deep tissue, sports, and orthopedic massage therapy, and is a Balanced Body Certified Pilates instructor (Levels I & II) with 10+ years teaching. She leads the Level I Pilates class on Tuesdays at 5:30 PM.
Pilates
Tricia Littere
Classical Pilates · Reformer/Tower
Tricia first came to REAL as a client in 2017. After 15 years as a Physical Therapist Assistant, becoming a Certified Pilates Instructor came naturally. Classical Pilates certified through Balanced Body, she brings a fun, focused energy to private 50-minute sessions and teaches 5+ Reformer/Tower classes each week.
Private Sessions
Liz Jankowski
Classical Pilates · Reformer/Tower
Liz has taught at REAL for 10 years, where she's found a home for her passion for movement and body mechanics. She is a CORE DYNAMICS certified Pilates instructor (since 2014) and previously certified through Body One (Levels 1–3). Liz offers private 50-minute sessions and teaches 2+ Reformer/Tower classes each week.
Private Sessions
Deborah Volkots
Classical Pilates · Thai Stretch
Deborah trained comprehensively in Brooklyn, NY with Ellie Herman Pilates. She blends several restorative modalities — Pilates instruction, Thai Stretch on a relaxing Thai mat, Reiki, and vibration sound-bowl sessions — for a whole-body approach to movement and healing.
Sound Bowl HealingReiki
Anna Vdovyuk
Classical Pilates · Reformer/Tower
Anna completed her Pilates certification in 2024 at The Pilates Lab in Buffalo with Beth Elkins Wales, and is certified to teach all levels. She leads the Monday 6 PM Level II intermediate class and offers private and duet sessions.
Private & Duet Sessions
Sonalee Patel
Classical Pilates · Private Sessions
Sonalee studied cardiology and ENT as a Physician Assistant at D'Youville University before discovering Pilates. She earned her Classical Pilates certification through CORE DYNAMICS in 2019 and teaches private classes and one-on-one sessions at REAL.
Amit B
Amit is a husband and proud father of two young kids, and a Vice President at a multinational organization. Amit was introduced to Sahaja Meditation in 2002. Amit has committed himself to help seekers, who know there is more to life than they see and experience on the surface. Amit offers weekly meditation classes in the Buffalo area. He loves spending time in nature, working in the garden, enjoying his backyard pond, and helping & taking care of his family.