Lawson Valenti has been an innovator in the fitness industry for over 35 years. Lawson is the creator of the nationally recognized Lab Pilates Machine and Pilates Mat Certification Program, as well as Core Suspension 101 and Core Suspension Pilates Mat. She was the founder of The Lab, a boutique fitness studio incorporating Pilates, Chiropractic Care, Acupuncture and Bodywork with previous locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Westchester County.  She continues to work with private clients and teach a multitude of innovative original group fitness classes. Her certifications include: Pilates Instructor by The Physical Mind Institute, Certified Personal Trainer by NASM, Group Fitness Instructor by ACE, Madd Dogg Spin Instructor, and Ohashiatsu Practitioner. Lawson is an NDCA Latin Ballroom Dance World Champion loves her two adult daughters.  Stanhope, New Jersey is home along with her husband, Havanese pup, and Main Coon cat.