Doreen Puglisi is the founder and program director for The Pink Ribbon Program. As an exercise physiologist, Doreen is dedicated to quality Pilates instruction as well as design and implementation of specialty programs for clients with specific medical limitation. While working with patients who were breast cancer survivors, Doreen saw a need to design a specific post-operative program for these survivors.
Hence, The Pink Ribbon Program was created. This need became even more apparent to Doreen when she, herself, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent a total mastectomy. After her surgery no formal physical therapy was prescribed. Doreen was able to use her Pink Ribbon Program to retain the range of motion as well as strength in her affected arm. This personal experience has helped Doreen to truly understand and reshape The Pink Ribbon Program and the need to reach all breast cancer survivors.
Doreen’s credentials include a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, BA from Seton Hall University, and a Fitness Leader Certification. She is also the Chairperson of the Health Education and Exercise Science Department at County College of Morris in Randolph, NJ.
Instructor Trainers
Naomi Rayman
 Naomi received her Pilates certification from the Ellie Herman Pilates Studio in San Francisco, California. Prior to receiving her certification, Naomi practiced Pilates as a means of gaining strength, improving her posture, and building self confidence in order to pursue her competitive ballroom dancing goals. As a mother of two grown sons, she knew the time had come to pay attention to her own health and follow her own dreams.
In 1984, Naomi was awarded her Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology and found that the therapeutic nature of her work in that field fit well into her current work as a Pilates instructor, especially when applied to assisting clients with specific needs and limitations. For several years, Naomi was on the faculty of the College of Marin where she led stroke support groups and conducted speech therapy clinics for stroke victims.
Currently, Naomi is completing her accreditation as a licensed Acupressure Therapist.
Her constant goal is to keep learning more about the Pilates repertoire and how other disciplines can motivate and enhance the client’s sense of well being.
Besides ballroom dancing, Naomi enjoys walking and hiking, gardening and traveling…all activities, which are enhanced by staying in shape and being strong. She hopes to maintain adequate balance to stay upright on her Vespa motor scooter!
Naomi lives in Marin County, California with her husband of 30 years.
contact us
The Pink Ribbon Program
P.O. Box 496, Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970
Tel: 973.993.5799
Email: info@pinkribbonprogram.com
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