Birch and Brawn
226 East 54th Street, New York, NY
(3)
226 East 54th Street, New York, NY
(3)
We are a Manhattan based husband and wife team, Latino, female, and (Marine) Veteran owned business, seriously based in health and wellness to achieve fitness goals. We specialize in unique forms of fitness not found at standard gyms or studios.
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3 customer reviews
Russell Rothchild
An unmatched combination of knowledge and caring about their clients.
Elle
Kathy and Stephen have done something magic at birch and brawn - the improvement in my back pain and general mobility strength and flexibility is absolutely amazing, but the real trick is making me look forward to each session (and I HATE exercising). They are both so knowledgeable about the body and it’s mechanics, they are able to cut right through all the noise and isolate the specific areas that need work and target them with perfectly tailored exercise and movements. They are also both so sensitive to their clients’ personal needs and mood on any given day, they always know just what to do to get the best out of me… they’re a godsend ~ HIGHLY RECOMMEND going in for a session and checking them out! More...
Glenda Heffer
This boutique studio offers the most personalized, effective and absolutely positive and enjoyable work out experience. It provides so many options to safely train, recover from injury, lose weight, build strength and increase flexibility with their extremely knowledgable staff. Owners Kathy and Stephen are the best in the biz bringing their vast and varied experience to create unique programs perfectly tailored to the individuals needs. They do this all in a warm, friendly and super caring environment. 'Shadow', their super friendly mascot and pet dog brings his sweet vibe to the studio to complete the experience! You may walk in tired and stressed but you will leave invigorated and happy! More...
What’s the secret to getting the body of your dreams?
Inflammation is the main cause in failing to achieve body goals. Unfortunately our world has evolved faster than our bodies in terms of technology, diet, and lifestyle. Because of this, most people unknowingly are living out their life in fight or flight mode, which leaves the body prone to all sorts of inflammatory conditions. We work to rid our studio family of these issues by reverting them back into regrowth, regenerate, and rebuild mode. Only then can we work on a lifestyle that is sustainably healthy.
What do you love most about your job?
Serving others. Teaching others how to take care of themselves so they don't need to depend on anyone else to heal their bodies. Seeing our studio family make strides in ways that promote happiness and self acceptance.
What inspired you to start your own business?
A hole in the aesthetic based fitness and health industry. Failed ideas and concepts that keep people on a hamster wheel trying to get from A to B, throwing money away for all different kinds of services in order to just be their natural selves.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes! We specialize in online sessions and would love to offer a complimentary zoom consultation to discuss with anyone interested!
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
We now do half of our sessions online, while our live space in Manhattan allows for strictly one on one (or two on one if requested) training. Since it is a boutique space with a nice open 1400 square foot space, we can keep things in check.
Pilates
Breathwork
yoga
weight training and conditioning
Flexibility and Balance training
steel mace and steel clubs certified
certified corrective exercise specialists
certified low back injury specialists
pre post natal certified
Soft tissue transformation
