Meet The LAB Team

The Lab is more than just a place where you go to exercise. It's a community, a place where you can, through exercise and meaningful connections, improve your life and transform into a happier, healthier, more vibrant YOU.

cristina ramos

Cristina Ramos is a dancer and certified Pilates instructor from Miami, Fl.

Cristina first fell in love with Pilates in 2010 while earning her BFA in Dance from Florida State University. Having to manage an injury of her own, she learned the importance of cross training your body for prevention of injury as well as the valuable tools within the rehabilitation process through the study and execution of Pilates. Cristina went on to dance professionally in New York City while also starting a career in the fitness industry as a SLT instructor. With a desire to continue her education in the Pilates Method, she received her first comprehensive certification at Balanced Pilates in 2019. After teaching in the field for a few years, Cristina decided to deepen her knowledge to reach more clients. In 2022 she received her second certification from BASI Pilates. Her approach when working with clients at The Body Lab, is to incorporate and guide them through the gentle somatic releases that can occur within the alignment of the body, mind & spirit of each individual through the Pilates Method.

Cristina is passionate about sharing her expertise and talents with each and every client she meets. You can be certain that each session with Cristina will be challenging but also filled with energy and many laughs!

Cynthia Khoury Badrak

Cynthia Khoury Badrak relocated to Orlando from NYC 9 years ago, with her husband and son.

Cynthia is a Pilates Master Trainer, mentored by Romana Kryzanowska in the authentic Method of Contrology just as she was taught by Joesph Pilates. She is a true second generation Pilates instructor.

Cynthia is also trained in Bartenieff Fundamentals and the Laban Method; She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Texas and her Masters of Arts in Directing from Baylor University. After a successful career as a performer, director and choreographer in NYC, she was trained as a Physical Therapy Assistant and has numerous certifications; in addition, she is the owner and coach of Rock Steady Boxing of Central Florida (a non-contact form of boxing training for those suffering from Parkinson’s Disease).

Cynthia has seen the power of healing bodies through movement, and believes that, “Motion is lotion, and rest is rust”