About Dale

After experiencing a serious sports related knee injury while in college,it was her search for alternatives to surgery that led her to The Pilates Method after being introduced to it by her volleyball coach in Canada.

Thus, Dale's obsession began. Upon moving from Toronto to New York City to continue her modeling career,she maintained her pilates sessions under the skillful  guidance and expertise of Susan Moran and Phoebe Higgins of Power Pilates, Dale experienced a complete recovery from her injury. Her obsession continued, and in 2002, she received her first pilates certification under the tutelage of Master teachers , Melissa Kakavas (Power Pilates and  Physical Mind Institute) and Ossi Raveh (The Pilates Studio).

Realizing the depth of her love and respect for The Authentic Pilates Method, she enrolled in The Pilates Studio and received her second  full certification under the renowned Teacher of Teachers, Brett Howard.

She continues to maintain a high level of training and technical certification by working out weekly with Brett Howard and constantly expanding her understanding of injury and anatomy while attending continuing education throughout the year.

Dale has also had the privilege of studying  under Pilates elders, Mary Bowen, Lolita San Miquel ,Ron Fletcher and under renowned Pilates Instructors, Michael Fritzke,Ton Voogt, Elizabeth Larkam, Bob Liekens, Physical therapist, Sean Gallager and anatomist Irene Dowd.

Bringing a superior level of training, compassion and patience to her work, Dale's joy comes from imparting to her clientele unmatched inspiration and satisfaction every session. She is especially passionate about helping injured clients, while working closely with their Doctors and PT practitioners, in order to reach the highest level of healing and recovery that they can achieve. She has experience working with clients with A.L.S, osteoporosis, spinal fusion,knee and hip replacement, knee injuries, pre and post natal care.

Dale  is the owner of PURE PILATES NYC and is a senior instructor at The Pilates Haus, the U.S.P.A. training center. 

Married to Captain Brian Matzkow, Dale is a native of Canada and has just created her own jewelry line. The couple resides in New Jersey.