Alexandra is an internationally recognized, classically trained Pilates teacher, taught by Joseph Pilates’ protege Romana Kryzanowska. She also holds a Masters in Osteopathy from the University College of Osteopathy in London.
A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Alexandra moved to New York at the age of 19 to study and pursue a career in dance. While working as a personal trainer and teaching dance classes, Alexandra desired to improve her ballet skills and was introduced to authentic classical method of Pilates. After her first lesson she was decided to become a teacher of the technique, and began at Drago's, where she trained under the legendary first generation teacher Romana Kryzanowska, Joe Pilates' own protégé and Edwina Fontaine. Alexandra studied with Romana’s daughter Sari Mejia Santo, Jerome Weinberg, Cynthia Shipley, Bob Liekens and a number of workshops with Jay Grimes.