BellaVita: Fitness & Wellness

Tucked away in the heart of Manhattan, this hidden gem was established as an exclusive boutique studio promoting complete wellness

Body, Mind, and Soul. With the best in the fitness industry, you can choose from a variety of group classes including Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, & More; and one-on-one sessions including Life Coaching, Nutrition, Restorative Meditation and Personal Training.

Specialty Classes including

Yoga, Strength Conditioning, Zumba, Pilates and More.

Izabella Steele - Director

BellaVita has always been a dream for me. I began modeling at the age of 9; due to the nature of the job, and body image insecurities, a big part of my life has always been health and wellness. I started working for a fitness club at a young age, to help others and pursue my interest. I have seen many women struggling to reach the stereotypical industry standard "model body" through eating disorders, and substance abuse. I first discovered the importance of a healthy lifestyle as a teenager, when my agent suggested I take diet pills before a job to loose a couple inches off my hips; I rejected the idea and resorted to cardio, and clean eating to reach my goal. Since then I have made it my mission to help others. I believe health goes beyond working out, and eating right; you must first make the conscious decision, which is why I had the vision of starting a wellness center encompassing Body, Mind, and Soul. I am a certified personal trainer, and nutrition coach. I graduated from York University in Toronto, as a member of the Dean's Honor Roll, with a major Labor Studies; and I also hold a Marketing Management Diploma with honors from Kwantlen University in Vancouver. As a proud Canadian from Vancouver, BC; I have represented British Columbia on a national level at Miss Universe Canada in 2006. Most recently, I relocated to New York to pursue my passion for fitness, which is what led my vision to become reality, with BellaVita's first wellness location. I love working out, and eating healthy feel good food. My goal is to help others get in shape, and pass on everything I have learned throughout the years. As the fitness industry is constantly changing, I stay on top of the latest industry knowledge by studying and continuing my education. For me, there is no greater reward than being able to make a difference in the lives of others by helping them improve their standard of living from the inside out. I believe health is priceless, and it is the most valuable thing we have in life.

Jessica Thomas - Studio Representative. BS Health Sciences. Health Coach

Jessica obtained her Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, with a major in Health Assessment and Promotion. She has a passion for fitness and incorporating all aspects of wellness into not just her own daily routine, but everyone else's around her. She believes taking care of one's health is a lifestyle choice, where nutrition, exercise, and daily activities all play an equal role. Jessica specializes in conducting health assessments, where clients can work with her to develop a customized plan to reach his or her personal fitness goals! Her other interests include spinning, Zumba, and hot yoga... all great ways to make her workouts fun!

Heidi Schwartz-Yogi

Heidi resides in New York City where she is a certified Hatha Yoga teacher. Inspired by her desire to excel in Modern and African Dance she thought, " Wouldn't the exercises seem easier if I studied yoga"? She soon discovered the other benefits. Heidi also likes to travel, having been to West Africa, Paris, Cuba, other places, and is currently learning Flamenco. Her yoga poem, "Home Practice," was recently published in an anthology called Thepoetryofyoga edited by Hawah. She holds a Masters degree in creative writing from NYU. Her interest in literature leads her to believe that yoga is a story told by the human body.