Originally from Southern Kentucky, Nicole Meadors opened Pilates Hudson in June 2004. At seven years old, Nicole is featured hanging upside down in her father's textbook, LET'S MOVE.

Nicole teaches in Hudson NY and at West Village Yoga NYC. She travels with Escape to Shape, working in locations like Marrakech, Cartagena, Puglia and Bali.

In the late 90's Nicole was the Associate Director of Upstate Films, an art house cinema in Rhinebeck NY; she taught play writing at the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie NY. She served as film program director at Time & Space Limited in Hudson, NY, where she coordinated an Appalachian Film Festival. A freelance writer, Nicole began her Pilates training in 1998 to supplement her career. She's practiced Pilates as a student and as a teacher for fourteen years.

Certified to teach Classical Pilates and Yoga, Nicole continues to study and collaborate with movement professionals such as Kinesthetic Anatomist Irene Dowd, Alycea Ungaro, Steve Giordano, Susan Moran, and Iyengar Yoga teachers Kevin Gardiner and Kofi Busia. Nicole incorporates bodywork similar to Thai Massage and adheres to a system that nourishes mind, body, and spirit, ideal for the Destination Detox: Hudson, NY experience.

Erica is known for teaching a very strong, yet playful "Vinyasa" flow practice. She is largely inspired by the journey of yoga, the subtle to the grand discoveries each individual makes through their practice, inviting students to have fun while experiencing their body in a whole new way through each unique practice. With classes always set to music, from tribal, to lounge to classic rock songs, students are able to find their own personal rhythm and expression through each asana. Inspired by dance, music and the breathe, along with complete awe for the human body, no two classes of Erica's are ever alike. Additionally, Erica is ACE certified, having created time efficient and results driven workouts and fitness tips for publications such as Health, Self, Shape, Fitness, The New York Post, Newsday, in the United States as well as Red, The London Times, Daily Star, The Sunday Express and Healthy in the United Kingdom. Erica is the co-creator of the acclaimed fitness and lifestyle program, Bikini Boot Camp and is the author of Bikini Boot Camp- Two Weeks To Your Ultimate Beach Body. Erica's is able to expand her passion for fitness and travel with Escape To Shape, attracted by the opportunity to travel and experience new cultures while pursuing her passion, teaching. Erica finds inspiration in each location, and rewards in not only the reshaping of bodies, but also the expansion of minds that happens on each trip. Erica has a lightness in her step and a passionate outlook towards life. She strongly believes that each and ever person can make a difference, even in the seemingly smallest of ways, and that life is meant to be lived & enjoyed, each and every breathe to the fullest.

Ms. Erika Laurion, MS, CNS, CDN has worked in the health fields for over 10 years. She received her Masters from the Institute of Human Nutrition at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. Erika is a Licensed Certified Nutritionist and will help you achieve your personal health goals by improving your overall diet and your food choices. Erika has a lot of experience in teaching how cooking can be simple, healthy and sustainable. No two people are the same, so why would their diets be? Erika will customize a plan that fits your lifestyle and dietary habits without deprivation or unrealistic goals. This will begin with an initial consultation where she we will go over your medical, dietary and family history. Together, through Destination Detox: Hudson, NY you will develop a game plan including your food preferences and lifestyle.

Erika has overseen the menu process in order to create a thoughtful, results- driver menu, combining a raw food & juice cleanse with seasonal, organic, unrefined local whole foods.

Sharon has overseen the menu process in order to created a thoughtful, results- driver menu, combining a raw food & juice cleanse with seasonal, organic, unrefined local whole foods.

Nicole Vidor has been a Life Coach for nearly a decade and has studied with many of the true pioneers in the world of leadership, coaching and the science of thinking, including NYU University, where Nicole received her Life Coaching Accreditation; Results Coaching Systems (RCS), the acclaimed program founded by David Rock, who is considered a thought leader in the global coaching profession, having established the brain-based approach to coaching, and creating the NeuroLeadership Institute and Summit, a global initiative bringing neuroscientists and leadership experts together to build a new science of leadership development. Otto Scharmer, the coauthor of Theory U Leading Fom the Future As It Emerges, who teaches his innovative approach to learning and leadership through classes and programs at MIT, and through Presencing Institute programs, which he co-facilitates along with Arawana Hayashi.

Additionally Nicole has studied with Arawana Hayashi to help people discover their natural creativity and at Naropa University where she completed the Authentic Leadership Certificate Program, a powerful experience of personal and professional transformation, combining ancient wisdom with modern, effective approaches to leadership. Practical theory, skill building and real-world application were emphasized to foster in-depth practical, professional and personal development. Nicole has drawn on all of her coaching education to develop a customized program uniquely designed for Destination Detox: Hudson, NY.

After many years of working in various facets of the restaurant industry, Nicole attended the Natural Chef Program at Bauman College in Berkeley, California, which offers a nutrition-based culinary program focusing on seasonal, organic, unrefined local whole foods and therapeutic cooking. Hence, she is an ideal member of the Detstination Detox: Hudson, NY team.

In addition to her culinary background, Nicole has studied wine on a professional level, holding certifications from the International Sommelier Guild and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Nicole's passion for food and wine extends into the health and fitness realm. Nicole received full certification as a Pilates Trainer from Pilates Master, Ellie Herman, in 2005 and is a Ceritifed Yoga Teacher through The Mindful Body of San Francisco. She has over ten years of experience teaching yoga and Pilates to private clients and classes.

As a chef, Nicole draws from her combination of skills and experience in food & wine, fitness and travel to provide clients with healthy, inspired eating options. Nicole currently provides personal chef services through A Moveable Feast and meal delivery services through Munchery, a network of personal chefs based in San Francisco. She also owns Go Picnic Marin, which delivers customized gourmet picnic baskets to the Bay Area and teaches hands-on cooking classes for Sur La Table in Northern California.

Together, Nicole, along with the guidance of Registered Dietitian, Sharon Richter and the watchful eye of Erica Gragg, have created a thoughtful, results- driver menu, combining a raw food & juice cleanse with seasonal, organic, unrefined local whole foods.

Jenna, a certified SPIN instructor, grew up in New Jersey, and moved to the Hudson Valley from Missoula Montana to farm at the famed Andres Balazs property, Locusts on the Hudson. While getting her Masters Degree in Environmental Studies at the University of Montana, Jenna developed a passion for whole body wellness, which includes her love of farming, local food, spinning, and Pilates- the perfect combination for Destination Detox: Hudson, NY.

Having been born and raised in Upstate NY, Django has had a long and deep connection with the Catskill Mountains. From the time he was a small boy hiking and exploring in these mountains has been a passion. In the spring of '94 this passion

Django's love and passion for hiking continues today. He is currently a member of the 3500 club a group that it devoted to hiking all 35 of the 3500 ft + peaks in the Catskill Mountain Park. Sharing the raw beauty these mountains has to offer is truly a gift for him. With a strong focus on safety and motivation, he is eager to share the beauty of Hudson Valley with each participate of Destination Detox: Hudson, NY.