Meet the Ship Bottom Team
Carolayn Crane
Carolayn Crane is a fully certified Stott Pilates trainer in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, All Barrels as well as Rehab for injuries and special populations. She also holds specialized certification in Athletic and Golf conditioning as well as advanced certifications for neurological disorders, brain injuries and strokes. She continues her specialized education in all injuries to date. She has over 25 years’ experience in the fitness industry. Carolayn holds multiple certifications such as, Real Ryder Cycling, Halo, Cross Core, Total Barre and Anti-Gravity Aerial Yoga to name a few. She has also created several signature classes such as; Pyour Shred, Pyour Flex, Pyour Balance & Strength & Pyour Stretch in her think tank “Pyour Lab” with head trainer Linda Meade. She continues to successfully train and rehabilitate clients, whether it is an old or new injury, or a severe nervous system ailment causing serious debilitating balance issues such as Guillen Barre Syndrome, Brain Injury, Parkinson and M.S. Under her supervision her client’s progress is staggering. Carolayn is always expanding her certifications and incorporates her education into her training and builds into her class choreography. Making her classes unique, her training challenging and the results unbelievable.
Karin Farnham
Karin, originally an NYC girl, moved to LBI over 16 years ago and brought her childhood love of fitness with her. She started running with her twin sister when she was 7 years old and has been at it ever since.
Karin loves to combine the freedom of outside running workouts with the extra push and collaboration that a group class offers in her weekly routine. She is a working registered nurse and is fascinated with bio-mechanics, functional anatomy, functional training and exercise physiology.
Her thirst for knowledge and love for exercise has led her outside the scope of nursing to accumulate multiple certifications such as Real Ryder Cycling, Cross Core, Barre, Pyour Shred, Pyour Flex, Pyour Stretch and Halo training. She is also certified in Pilates Mat and Pilates Reformer.
Karin continues on her health care journey by building her certifications in the fitness realm and maintaining her nursing career, staying current and active in her education.
As a true and loyal instructor at Pyour Core Karin will always bring in a fun, high energy, safe and motivating atmosphere!
Jaimie DellaVella
Jaimie is a Merrithew® STOTT PILATES®–trained instructor who believes in the transformative power of mindful movement. She completed the STOTT Pilates Intensive Reformer and Mat program in 2025 and currently teaches at both Ship Bottom and Apple Street locations. With over 15 years of dance experience, she brings a deep understanding of movement, alignment, and body awareness to her teaching.
Since joining Pyour Core in 2022 as studio manager, Jaimie has been passionate about creating a supportive, empowering experience for every client. With a strong foundation in movement and holistic wellness, she believes that movement is medicine and enjoys helping clients build strength, resilience, and body awareness through intentional, thoughtful practice.
Samantha Barbato
Sam is a third-year nursing student with a minor in integrative health, bringing a holistic, evidence-based approach to fitness and wellness. She emphasizes the connection between strength training, mental well-being, recovery, and long-term health, using her education to train clients safely and intentionally.
She is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor who specializes in bodybuilding-style strength training and goal-focused programming. Sam started teaching at Pyour Core summer 2025, teaching L.A.B., Hot Body Bootcamp, and Real Ryder Cycling, delivering high-energy, purpose-driven classes. She is deeply dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering environment where clients feel confident, capable, and motivated to achieve lasting results.
Gianna Strazza
From a young age, athletics defined who Gianna was. In high school, she was a three-sport athlete who was fortunate enough to continue her volleyball career at the collegiate level.
Gianna continued furthering her passion for health and fitness at The Pennsylvania State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis placed on applied exercise and health. She also holds a K-12 teaching certification for Health and Physical Education.
Gianna joined the Pyour Team, handling desk operations at first and fell in love with everything the studio had to offer. She currently holds a Real Ryder Cycling certification and is eager to continue expanding her horizons by obtaining more certifications in the fitness world!
Alice Stocton Rossinni
A self proclaimed gym rat since college, Alice learned early on the only way to tame and focus her type A personality is through a good sweaty work out. From boot camp to spin classes, hot yoga, pilates and reformer to hiking, biking and body surfing in the ocean, it is through movement she finds her zen.
In 2007 she became ACE certified in group fitness and taught pilates, group fitness and pool classes at the Ocean Club in Stafford Township. Alice split her time between Hoboken and LBI, where she taught boot camp, strength, stretch and Pilates Mat at World Gym Paramus and at Crunch in Hoboken and Midtown Manhattan.
She has taught private pilates mat, reformer and small group fitness on land and in pools for more than a decade. Recently she became certified in Pilates Reformer. Nothing gives her more joy than to help clients become stronger, more mobile and confident.
Alice is proof that movement is key to longevity, overcoming injury and most importantly feeling good! She is an avid hiker and credits her dedication to fitness with enabling her to climb Half Dome in Yosemite, complete the JungFrau trail in Switzerland and reach the top of Kilimanjaro.
Mary Ruble
From Hamilton, NJ, with summers spent in LBI since childhood, Mary has always been passionate about fitness and working out. Mary is a recent graduate from the University of Delaware with her bachelor’s in Health Behavior Science. While at the University of Delaware Mary spent three years as a group fitness instructor teaching barre and cycle. Mary was awarded Employee of the Year at the University for her unparalleled dedication, exemplary leadership, and outstanding contributions. Currently pursuing her Master’s degree in occupational therapy at Stockton University, Mary will continue to be a year round resident on LBI. She is driven by her desire to aid individuals in reclaiming their activities of daily living.
Mary is passionate and eager to continue her knowledge and build onto her current certifications that include RealRyder, BarreAbove, and Schwinn Cycling. Through her fitness journey, she aspires to empower her clients to embrace health, wellness, and joy in every aspect of their lives. With her encouraging demeanor, Mary infuses each class with dynamic energy, constantly evolving her music playlist to offer variety and excitement, ensuring a memorable and challenging experience every time!
Kelsie Pianoforte
From a young age, I was deeply involved in competitive dance, which led me to further my studies at Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts. My professional dance career continued with the Boston Community Dance Project. Throughout my training, I faced numerous minor injuries that required me to find safe and effective ways to heal while continuing to progress. These challenges fueled my desire to learn more about the body’s mechanics and proper training techniques.
My journey into teaching and choreographing dance sparked a deeper interest in the fundamentals and anatomical science behind movement. With a lifelong passion for fitness, I discovered my love for Pilates during my college years. I have recently completed my STOTT Pilates Mat Course and am currently enrolled in the STOTT Reformer course. I am excited to dive into this journey and have future plans to further my education with a barre certification and focus on special injuries and populations.
As a Pilates instructor, my goal is to provide clients with well-rounded, versatile classes that promote overall wellness and a healthy lifestyle. I strive to inspire my clients beyond the studio, encouraging them to become the best version of themselves in every aspect of their lives.
Jill Pearson
With a degree in Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation from Temple University and certification through Balanced Body since 2005, Jill brings over two decades of movement education and wellness experience to her teaching. She spent 10 years with New York Sports Clubs and has worked extensively in private practice through JPV Health & Wellness, helping individuals build strength, confidence, and a deeper understanding of their bodies.
Her teaching philosophy centers around the belief that the body works best when all of its parts work together efficiently. She is passionate about helping people develop body awareness, improve movement mechanics, and discover the connections that make movement feel stronger, smoother, and more natural.
Known for her lighthearted and encouraging approach, Jill creates a welcoming environment where people can learn, grow, and enjoy the process. Her favorite moments are the “aha!” moments, when everything clicks and people begin to truly understand how their bodies move and function.
Linda Meade
IN LOVING MEMORY!