Drowning Flood Sisters - Inside Chappaqua

Kid Fitness, Jodi Style
SERVICES: For almost 30 years,
Jodi’s Gym has provided hundreds
of thousands of children with an
early foundation in movement
education through nurturing and
fun classes, parties, and camps for
children 9 months to 12 years of
age. Through age appropriate and
a developmentally sound curriculum,
children develop strength,
balance, coordination, flexibility,
focus, and discipline.
Jodi’s Gym
OWNER/DIRECTOR
Jodi Rosenwasser Levine
IN BUSINESS SINCE:
1982
www.jodisgym.com
Jodi Levine & a
Happy Jodi’s Gym Kid
GREATEST STRENGTHS:
Jodi’s Gym hires and trains
“the absolute best people,
far surpassing industry
standards,”states Jodi, who
holds a Masters degree in psychology.
She began her gymnastics
training in the sixth grade
and went on to compete at the
collegiate and national level.
“We deliver the love, the patience, the enthusiasm, the passion,
the knowledge and expertise needed to maintain and
deliver the ultimate in children’s programming.”
SPECIAL PLANS: Coming soon is Motion Evolution, a
comprehensive health and fitness program for kids in the
first grade and up."Jodi's to Go" also brings fitness and
gymnastics into day cares, schools, camps, and to
underserved populations.
Fab Florist and So Much More
Services: “Our shop is a compact
mixture between a florist, boutique
and an outdoor garden center,”
states Beth. “Fresh flowers and
plants are the largest sectors of our
business but it’s a great place to
come for unusual gifts too.” Florally,
Whispering Pines can accommodate
any type of corporate or private
event as well as offer holiday designs
and everyday decorations for home and garden enhancement.
Beth Hundgen
Services: State of the Art Pilates
and Yoga; a variety of private
sessions and classes are offered
at a conveniently located downtown
studio.
Empowered by Pilates
Breathe Pilates and Yoga
PROPRIETOR:
Adina Olan
IN BUSINESS SINCE: 2010
www.breathepilatesandyoga.com
Background: An interest in
health and fitness goes way back for Adina, who started
out as a former gymnast throughout her school
years. While she didn’t initially embark on a fitness
career, the idea took hold over time as she rapidly became
an advanced Pilates student. One look at Adina
and her lean muscular physique and the word “fit” really
does come to mind! For a long time, Adina owned
her own packaging company on Long Island. After relocating
with her husband and kids to Chappaqua, she
embarked on a career transition intended to embrace
what she loves–Pilates–and help her work closer to
home as well. The previous owner of the North Greeley
studio had relocated which presented Adina with this
great business opportunity.
Greatest Strengths: “My staff,” states Adina, unequivocally.
She notes that each staff member has
been carefully hired. “Their credentials are strong and
their references are stellar.” The proximity to home
is another attractive aspect of working out at Breathe
Pilates and
Yoga. Busy
parents or
working
professionals
can save
time working
out in town rather
than setting aside the
couple hours it takes to
go to a full service fitness
center.
Photo by Randy Matusow Seligman
Adina Olan
Customer Service: “It has
been extremely gratifying
watching my clients evolve from beginner to advanced
Pilates students,” says Adina. She extols Pilates as a
way to build a solid core, alleviating back pain, increasing
overall strength and improving a sense of overall
body awareness. “There are only positive benefits to
be had. You look better, feel better and are also able to
maintain a healthy weight.”
Special Plans: A grand opening party this winter, new
workshops and the introduction of hot yoga classes
are all in the works at Breathe Pilates and Yoga.
Greatest Strengths: “Creativity would probably be the
first answer for any florist, and there are a lot of really
creative designers out there. But using that creativity
effectively to meet the needs of every customer is a little
harder to come by; and that’s what we strive for.”
Special Plans: When spring
comes around, the store will be
very busy with outdoor planting
for businesses and private
homes. Beth also plans to utilize
the shop’s ample outdoor space
to display a beautiful array of
annuals and perennials.
Whispering
Pines of
Chappaqua
PROPRIETOR:
Beth Hundgen
in business since:
2003
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