About Manhattan Zen

Manhattan Zen is the brainchild of Kathleen Mulhern, a talented marketing executive, certified health coach, a Pilates and Zumba instructor, and a soup maker extraordinaire.

Kathleen is a long-time resident of Manhattan and has from her earliest days in the city looked for ways to neutralize the hustle and bustle of the city that never sleeps and maintain the all-important inner calm that each of us needs to remain balanced, centered, happy and productive.

Along the way, Kathleen discovered the power of exercise, healthy eating habits, and positive thinking. She founded Manhattan Zen to share what she has learned with others and enrich the lives of all who seek peace and calm in their busy lives.

Take a look at our blogs which offer a wealth of information and tips for health living. And check out our store that offers a variety of items to remind you to be Zen on a daily basis.


Meet Our Staff

Kathleen Mulhern

Kathleen

Quick Bio

After graduating from Notre Dame (B.A.) and University of Reading in the U.K. (M.A.) Kathleen moved into the big city in search of interesting people, adventure and purpose.  She learned all about marketing and advertising at McCann-Erickson, where she worked closely with both the Vice Chairman and the Chief Media Officer on a variety of projects.

After seven years in the advertising industry, Kathleen established an independent consulting firm and over the last 15 years served as Chief of Staff to several CEOs of marketing, branding, and wholesale wine and jewelry companies.

Expertise

  • Health coaching
  • Pilates, Zumba and weight training instruction
  • Nutrition best practices
  • Visioning board creation

Certifications

  • Certified Zumba and Pilates instructor
  • Certified Health Coach

Laleh Nader

Laleh

Quick Bio

Laleh, a graduate of Virginia Tech, is no stranger to the power of Yoga and has dedicated her professional career to sharing her knowledge and expertise with others. She has been a Master Yoga Instructor for over 25 years, practicing her art at places such as Golden Bridge Yoga, The Sports Club/LA, and Equinox.

Whether you are looking to decrease your stress, improve your overall health and fitness level, reduce physical ailments such as back pain, or are simply curious about Yoga, Laleh's functional Yoga is for you!

Expertise

  • Yoga Instructor
  • Meditation

Certifications

  • Level 1 and 2, Kundalini Yoga
  • Certified Yoga Instructor (200EYRT)

Karyn Giampaolo

Karyn

Quick Bio

Karyn Dobin-Giampaolo is a seasoned financial professional with over 30 years of experience in financial markets, financial advisory services, and financial product training. Her engaging and “keep it simple” approach has helped many to finally understand everything from the basics of financial markets to the finer points of options trading.

Karyn holds a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Albany and a M.S. in Real Estate with a Finance concentration from New York University.

Karyn is ready to leverage her training at Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, CS First Boston, Drexel Burnham Lambert and Solomon Brothers to help you ensure peace and serenity in your financial life. Give it a try!

Expertise

  • Equity markets, fixed income, prime brokerage
  • Retail financial advisory services
  • Financial product training

Certifications

  • Retirement Management Advisor (RMA)

Juliet Foti

Julie

Quick Bio

Julie has the job that so many of us secretly want -- she gets to dress and style celebrities, media personalities and dignitaries f rom around the world. She is a Fashion and Style Advisor at Saks Fifth Avenue, where she works one-on-one with her clients and provides personalized advice on all things style and fashion.

She knows Saks inside and out and can find just what you need to make you feel like the person you’ve always wanted to be. She can find you just the right pair of shoes, the right skin cream for your complexion, or the perfect dress for your daughter.

Wouldn’t you like to try a Julie makeover?

Expertise

  • Fashion and Style Advisor
  • Jewelry, Beauty, Shoes, Women’s Apparel, Handbags

Certifications

  • M.A. in International Studies (University of Reading, U.K.)

Natalia Szyfman

Natalia

Quick Bio

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Expertise

  • Yoga instruction
  • Meditation
  • Healthy breathing

Certifications

  • Certified Pilates and yoga instructor

Jack Funda

Jack

Quick Bio

Jack is a computer enthusiast and an eager student of the ways of Manhattan Zen. He is a business executive by day, website builder and tinkerer by night. His passion is bringing the exciting ideas of the amazing staff of Manhattan Zen come to life in visually appealing and interactive ways.

From his early career as a research scientist at IBM and throughout the last 25 years in business, Jack’s first love has remained using computers as instruments of creativity and artistic expression.

Expertise

  • Website development

Certifications

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science