Hi! I'm Nicole Macotsis - a mom of two kids and a dog, living and working in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY on the unceded land of the Lenape.
Movement is what gets me through all the days- from unpredictable and stressful to days when I'm worn out from parenting or the state of the world.
I want to offer the joy and resilience of movement to you! I love coming home to my body through exercise or dance, and feeling stronger and more present.
I’m a white American of Greek decent and have been dancing Egyptian bellydance since 1999. Not only is it a means of learning Egyptian and Arab culture, but is a joyful way of relating to our bodies.
Since becoming a mom, my go-tos of pilates and dance alone weren't resolving issues that two pregnancies had emphasized. I had a diastsis recti (ab separation) and felt disconnected from my core and pelvic floor.
After trying several programs, I found Restore Your Core (RYC)®. I finally felt at home in my body, became aware of unhelpful patterns and began to resolve ongoing issues. RYC® also gave me a great foundation and confidence for strength training!
I became an RYC ® teacher in 2021 to share this knowledge with others, and combine it with my teaching of Egyptian Dance. In 2024 I was certified in Mat Pilates by the Kane School- to incorporate a practice I've done for decades into my teaching.
I can't wait for you to join me in your journey in building strength, awareness and feeling at home in your body.