Samantha Herasme

Rocked by music from the cradle (Mom worked for RCA records/Dad a renowned underground DJ), choreographing her 1st dance in 5th grade set off a precedent example of what a choreographer should be; passionate, dedicated, creative and unique. Won 1st & 2nd place at every talent show in HS, taught hip-hop on Penn State University's campus, was first to develop a street style program at a NYC Times Square studio, and had "the utmost privilege" of choreographing some of the most special moments in a person's life under her brand, herasme.Movement. Credits include choreography for music artists in venues such as Terminal 5, with companies such as Calvin Wiley Dance Theatre & Reebok, for events like The Latex Ball & Summer Streets, with features on platforms like Twitmusic. 

Growing up and working as a dancer in New York City, Samantha has always loved movement in relation to exercise and performance art. That passion drove her to further understand her craft not only on an artistic level, but on a scientific one. Shortly after graduating from The Pennsylvania State University in 2010 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, she certified in IM=X Pilates and began implementing her fitness studies as a Physical Therapy aide and Pilates therapist for a medical and sports rehabilitation center in Paramus, NJ. Intermittently, she took on internships in Argentina, Israel, and France as a rehabilitation tech for 3 overseas athletic teams. Samantha has taught private, semi-private, and group mat and reformer pilates sessions in clinical and studio settings in New Jersey, New York City, and Pennsylvania. 

In December 2017, she decided to move to Southern California and later found Women’s Advantage Mens Optimal Health Physical Therapy, where she was introduced to and grew a deep interest in pelvic floor therapy and postpartum exercise. “I feel this newfound responsibility to empower others through movement and body awareness! It’s the key to my own self-empowerment.” Driven to inspire, be inspired & moved by the desire to progress, Sam's a force to reckon with.