The studio is led by Aviva Rubin, a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher and Registered Dietitian with over 25 years of experience in women’s health. She specializes in working with women in midlife, supporting strength, balance, mobility, and confidence through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.  Aviva’s  integrated approach to movement and nutrition supports strength, confidence, and independence for the long term.

OFF THE REFORMER:

Aviva was born in the Bronx, NY, but moved to South Florida at age 8, and has lived here since.  

The first gym she went to was Lady of America, when she was 17 and she hasn't missed a week of “working out” since (except after giving birth 3 times - and only because her doctor insisted!) 

She has a partner, 3 kids, a daughter in law, son in law and 2 granddaughters - all of whom she adores! And a brother and sister who she could not live without.

Her favorite food is pizza  - yes… PIZZA! She is obsessed with blow drying her hair - just ask any of her family or life-long friends. She’s a really good cook, and makes way too much whenever she entertains. Her favorite artist is Celine Dion, and the Bee Gees. Her favorite non active activity is mahjong - it’s the perfect way to hang with friends and use your brain!

AVIVA RUBIN

Founder and Lead Instructor

See Aviva featured in Authority magazine

Ariana Kaufman is a certified Pilates instructor with a foundation in dance and injury rehabilitation. She came to Pilates through her own recovery from injury and chronic pain, an experience that reshaped not only how she moved, but how she felt in her body. Through consistent, intelligent training, she rebuilt strength, stability, and confidence from the inside out. That lived experience informs her work.

Ariana’s teaching is deliberate and refined. She emphasizes alignment, control, and functional strength that translates directly into daily life, building bodies that are not only strong, but resilient and well-supported. She works with both new and experienced clients, meeting each client where she is while maintaining a high standard of precision and care.

Her sessions are thoughtfully challenging, technically sound, and always grounded in safe, effective movement.

OFF THE REFORMER:

Ariana is originally from Memphis — you’re bound to hear her southern accent come out when she’s teaching.

Before discovering Pilates, she worked in national security and foreign policy in Washington, DC.

She love dogs and always has a foster dog at home. She loves to dance, especially hip hop and jazz. She loves to travel, so far Africa, specifically Ghana, has been her favorite place yet.

ARIANA KAUFMAN

Pilates Instructor

IN OUR CLIENTS’ OWN WORDS

  • Most fabulous Pilates and Weight training instructor… Aviva is professional, attentive to detail, innovative and compassionate. I can go on and on!

    - Tobi W.

  • Pilates by Aviva is incredible — the instructor is so knowledgeable and encouraging, challenging without being needlessly complex. Vibe of the class is relaxed but hardworking. Aviva’s class is so much fun and so rewarding!!

    - Elana G.

  • Doing Pilates with Aviva has been life changing. Aviva is the ultimate professional. She motivates, encourages and is focused on bringing out the best in all her clients. The class is challenging but fun.

    - Stephanie S.

  • Aviva is an amazing Pilates teacher! I had zero experience going in, but she guides you through at your own pace. I have gained enormous strength and flexibility from her class the past few years. I truly look forward to this session each week and highly recommend to try for yourself!

    - Michelle H.

  • I have been doing Pilates with Aviva for years and couldn’t live without! She is always switching up exercises (which is great for people like me who are easily bored with formulaic classes) and she is a pro at modifying to make things more or less difficult so you’re always improving.

    - Stefanie M.

  • I am so glad that I learned about this studio. I absolutely recommend Ariana’s 5:30pm Wednesday class! She is motivating, challenging, and gives clear cues. I leave feeling strong and confident despite being fairly new to Pilates! Aviva, the owner, also goes beyond and takes the time to personally reach out to ensure I am getting what I want out of my experience at her studio.

    - Amanda G.

  • I haven’t done Pilates in many years and signed up for an intro package. Ariana was my instructor and made me remember why I love Pilates. She is able to work around injuries and mixes it up to make class interesting. I have signed up for another package!

    - Debra L.