“I trained and then taught for many years at True Pilates New York, where I discovered the importance of a studio that is fully equipped by Gratz. Once True Pilates closed and I was working out of rental studios, my clients ALWAYS noticed when they weren’t using Gratz equipment”
Opened in 2021 by Romana’s Pilates Instructor, Summer Reed, LAB Pilates has become a sanctuary for clients seeking pure, classical Pilates with an emphasis on warmth and joy. The studio is located in central Manhattan, 2 blocks from the Empire State Building. With large windows, golden sunlight reflected on all-natural wood floors, and minimalist decor, clients can exhale when they walk through our doors.
Pure Pilates Chicago works with all body types, ages, and fitness levels. We want our students to work deeply to get the most out of each exercise and experience Pilates the way Joseph Pilates meant it to be done: gaining stretch and strength through control on Gratz equipment!
At Body & Mind Pilates Training Studio we offer personalized instruction using top-of-the-line equipment from Gratz Industries. Our outstanding instructors have completed a comprehensive Classical Pilates certification under the tutelage of Second Generation Master Teacher, Simona Cipriani.
One Pilates - we believe in the transformative power of movement, where the choice of equipment and the power of Pilates brings you closer to your stronger self. One Pilates is located close the heart of Geneva, in the watch making district of Plan-les-Ouates. The studio is a light, airy and bright studio where you can come into a welcome space of a complete set of Gratz apparatus. One Pilates works with Privates, Duets and Small Groups.
Anna An Classic Pilates Studio is nestled in Anyang, Korea, 30 minutes south of Seoul. We are a fast-growing community, already becoming one of the major Classic Pilates studios in the southern Seoul Metropolitan Area. Our studio is located on the second floor of a brand-new building, boasting a natural and bright setting, finished with a modern and cozy woody and white tone. For the best atmosphere possible for Pilates practice, our space is always kept neat and immaculately clean.
We are a classical Pilates studio, pleased to have been teaching for over 25 years now. Situated on the beautiful Ku‘Damm in Berlin, we are always thrilled to share the fantastic work of Joseph Pilates. We bring to you the New York Tradition of Pilates, signifying classical Pilates according to Joseph Pilates himself, utilizing solely Gratz Equipment. We are an official teacher training institute in Germany affiliated with the “Deutsche Pilates Verband.”
Whitney Johnson Pilates is a fully equipped Classical Pilates studio located in the heart of Downtown Ann Arbor, MI and is committed to teaching the method as intended by its creator. While only 1250 square feet, the studio houses a complete set of Gratz apparatus including all the small accessories and one of the few Guillotine’s in southeastern Michigan.
Somaspace is a Classical Pilates studio in beautiful Austin, TX. We opened our doors in June 2009 and remain committed to sharing the Classical Pilates method with avid practitioners and teaching professionals alike. Our studio is lively, inviting, and spacious, featuring black Marley dance flooring, high ceilings, and lots of natural light.
"Pilates with Jane" resides in a classical 19th-century red brick building adorned with high ceilings, exquisite parquet floors, intricate moldings, and graceful marble mantelpieces. These architectural elements combine to create an ambiance of tranquility, stability, and security. Since its inception in April 2022, the studio has been bustling with a diverse schedule, featuring Private & Duet sessions and Trio classes with top-notch equipment.
Our fully equipped studio features top of the line Gratz apparatus. We opened in 2007 and are located in the Northwest suburb of Chicago called “Barrington”. Some studio perks include outdoor classes when weather permits & a licensed and registered dietician to help achieve healthy eating habits and a healthy lifestyle.
Discover the complete benefits of a joint-friendly workout at Minicucci Pilates! Our boutique studio specializes in personalized Pilates experiences tailored to your unique needs. Choose between small group reformer classes or one-on-one sessions, available both in-studio and at-home for your convenience. At Minicucci Pilates, we believe exercise should be enjoyable and stress-free.
Pilates Works is a dedicated Classical Pilates studio located in Birkdale, Southport, just north of Liverpool in the UK. The studio opened in February 2019 and remains the only tower studio within a 50-mile radius. Our youngest client is 13 years old and has used Pilates to secure her place in ballet school. Our oldest client is 90 years old, and she uses Pilates to maintain her gardening activities and enjoy life.
Palm Pilates Studio is a small yet growing studio in the charming Old Florida village - Englewood. A Gulf Side boating and fishing town that attracts people seeking a low-key, relaxing vibe. Palm Pilates offers private lessons and group mat classes. The studio is located on historic Dearborn Street. Dearborn Street was the birthplace of many "firsts" in the area.
Pure Pilates Warsaw is a boutique Pilates studio located in the heart of Warsaw, Poland, yet in a green and quiet part of the city. Opened in June 2020, it is fully equipped with Gratz apparatus and offers its clients individual sessions and Wall Unit duets in its "pure" form. All teachers are Romana's Pilates certified and trained in the Pilates Studio in the Hague, Holland.
Ren Pilates was openend in 2009 by Ann-Elisabeth Solberg. Her expertice lies in a solid understanding of and education in The Pilates Method. Her studio is a fully equipped classical studio with Gratz equipement. The studio offers independent group workouts and privates.
Like the City of Annapolis, the studio is charming and honors it’s history. Historic black and white photos of Joe Pilates and the 1st generation hang on the walls. The color of the walls match the color of the upholstery “surf”. The floors match the upholstery color “gunmetal”. This blending and color scheme help the studio feel calm and spa like. There are subtle personal touches. Stefanie’s love for the ocean flows into the studio with oyster shells tying in the maritime theme. She named the studio Chesapeake Pilates Center after her beloved
ProperPilates Studio is a dedicated and Authentic ClassicalPilates Studio located in Peachtree City, GA. Its creation was inspiredin late 2016 and built in less than three months time. Our doors openedin January 2017 and we continue to grow despite the hardships manystudios suffered during the pandemic in 2021. We offer small groupclasses and private sessions.
Our mission at Axis is to provide the highest quality training andenvironment for the practice of Classical Pilates. We are partners withour clients, assisting them to achieve their health and fitness goalsfor a lifetime. We are committed to the integrity of Joseph Pilates’method, and guide our clients to practice as the creator intended.Staying as close to the original teachings gives maximum results.
Studio Adrienne brought Classic Pilates to Portland in 1997 and thisyear celebrates its 25th anniversary. Over the years the studio hasevolved from a larger facility and training center to a more intimateprivate space offering one on one personalized instruction and therapyas well as small group sessions...
Our studio is just an hour’s train ride from Manhattan in the small town of Darien on Connecticut’s Gold Coast. Tucked away in a park-like setting, our intimate space offers floor-to- ceiling windows with panoramic views of nature and an abundance of sunlight. We’ve created a unique and special place where our clients feel welcomed and inspired to learn about their bodies and feel empowered to go beyond their limits.
Phoenix Classical Pilates is a boutique Pilates studio in the heart of Santa Monica, CA. Rooted in the classical Pilates method, we offer private and small group classes that let our clients experience the full Pilates system as intended by its creator, Joseph Pilates. The studio is warm, cozy and inviting with exposed brick walls and carefully curated Gratz equipment
In the heart of London in leafy Battersea, on the river Thames. A light and airy rooftop conservatory space with outside deck where we like to grow fruits and veggies for all to share. A rare find. Clients love the light and connectedness to the elements. Pi was one of the first classical studios in London, we opened in 2003. The name Pi emmerged out of the book ‘the life of Pi’ Yann Martel, a story of courage and resilience.
Pilates House is a safe and welcoming space that accommodates Pilates practitioners of all levels, ages and body types. We offer private and semi-private classes and enjoy a wonderful and inspiring group of clients from all walks of life. Being the first studio to host Romana's Pilates certification program in Israel, we try to stay as accurate to Joe, Clara and Romana's intention as we can.
The Atlanta Pilates Studio is an intimate, boutique studio located in Upper West Midtown, just minutes away from downtown Atlanta, Buckhead, Atlantic Station, and is located on the Atlanta Beltline trail. Nestled within a warehouse district, the studio offers natural lighting, high ceilings, and a high-level of privacy.
ATWILL PILATES is a GRATZ equipped studio located in sunny downtown Santa Barbara, California. We are a team of passionate teachers committed to the original work of Joseph Pilates. Our personalized instruction looks to heal and transform our clients bodies on their journey to optimal wellness. ATWILL PILATES was created with the vision of having a wellness space that offered gold standard training in an ambience that is lively and fun.
Having accomplished her career as professional dancer in NY and rigorous training with Romana, Marjorie Oron came back to the Netherlands with prime mission, to introduce body conditioning method through the authentic pilates program to dancer community and the sport lovers.
pilatesWERKSTATT, located in the heart of Zug, Switzerland, is a short walk from the main train station and steps away from Lake Zug. Clients enjoy access to all the amenities afforded by the studio’s central location and the city’s international culture, in addition to high quality training on premium Pilates equipment.
In 2008 Pam McNeil and Kathryn Schumann opened Classic Pilates in Oak park, Illinois to bring authentic Pilates training to the near western suburbs of Chicago. Its a small but airy space we all enjoy coming into. Our clientele include dancers, cross-training young professionals, gracefully aging baby boomers well as our dear elderly friends.
"As a small business owner and entrepreneur it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with options, ideas, costs, and logistics. However, my decision to invest in Gratz Pilates equipment was one of the easiest choices I made during that process. As a Pilates instructor I have taught and practiced the method on many different types of equipment, and for me using Gratz always felt like “coming home”.
After completing training with Romana’s Pilates in 2009, I wanted to share my knowledge of True Pilates with the growing metropolis of San Antonio, Texas. No longer wanting to work on substandard Pilates equipment in a gym, I had the opportunity to purchase Gratz equipment and open my own studio.
At Clasique Acupuncture & Pilates Studio we inspire people to find their own energetic wellness. Our studio proudly offers two distinct, yet deeply interwoven, modalities of healing. Our acupuncture training is rooted in Classical Chinese medicine.
BodyTonic specializes in private, semi-private, and group class training on the Pilates equipment. These versatile pieces of equipment – the reformer, cadillac, chairs and barrels – use spring resistance to simultaneously lengthen, strengthen and tone your muscles. With a repertoire of over 500 exercises, the Pilates equipment will challenge and invigorate both your mind and body.
PUREformance Pilates Studio is located in a remarkably quiet oasis like enclave in the busy city of Tempe, Arizona. Centrally located west of the 101 on McClintock Drive, just south of Warner Road, the address is 9030 S. McClintock Drive, Ste. 102, Tempe, AZ 85284. On the corner of an eclectic assortment of health and beauty businesses, the studio's outside walls are all glass, allowing for natural light and a Zen like atmosphere.
PURE is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Our studio is 2000 square feet and enjoys fantastic views over a racecourse and TECOM, and area of high risers. The airy studio includes four reformers and five high mats, and one each of the rest of the equipment including the stunning guillotine.
For the past twelve years, The Pilates Loft had one location in the heart of Orlando, Florida. Owner Jennifer O’Mara opened the studio in 2003 and it quickly became one of the premier Pilates studio in Central Florida. Jennifer’s background is firmly placed in Exercise Physiology with an emphasis in Physical Therapy.
I have a strong attachment to Prague and it was my desire to open a studio here. I opened TRUE PILATES PRAGUE in the heart of the beautiful capitol of Czech Republic. TPP is the first Romana’s Pilates studio and the first with a complete line of the authentic equipment in the country.
Atlas Pilates is located on the ground floor of a high-rise in Seattle’s vibrant and densely populated Belltown neighborhood. Our calendar is filled with Pilates clients from all walks of life who work with our experienced staff instructors in our spacious purpose-built Pilates studio. We provide Private and Semi-Private Pilates Lessons, and popular Saturday morning Mat (Plus) classes.
I opened Pilates Avenue in 2013, in a small space near downtown Los Gatos, California. We are an hour south of San Francisco in an area known as “Silicon Valley” because of all the hitech companies in the region. It’s a humble little neighborhood place, welcoming and intimate.
Capital Pilates Studio was founded on November 20, 2009 in Washington, D.C. We are currently located at 4900 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20016. Capital Pilates’ mission and commitment is to maintain the original work of Joseph Pilates.
Lili Viola Pilates is a boutique studio that specializes in one-on-one instruction and small group classes. It is located in midtown Toronto, Canada. It is Toronto’s first, and so far only, classical Pilates studio. We only use Gratz Pilates apparatus.
PILATISTIC Old School Pilates is situated in Barcelona, in a charming location near the sea called Tiana. This two-floor studio is fully equipped with Gratz apparatus and has all necessary facilities such as restrooms with showers, a cozy waiting room and a balcony with beautiful views to the mountain and sea.
Fort Worth Classical Pilates is located in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex just outside of Downtown Fort Worth. We started just over 5 years ago in a small, one roomed studio and quickly expanded and doubled our space. Today we have grown so much that we recently moved into a newer, fresher, beautiful open and expansive studio with plenty of space to grow and flourish.
Trullo Pilates is located in the Northern Liberties neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA. It is an intimate, cozy studio that offers equipment training, small group classes, and workshops. Trullo is a proud supporter and owner of Gratz Equipment, and prides itself in providing the highest quality of equipment and education.
My studio is located in Allendale, New Jersey. It is a home studio. At the time I opened my children were small and it was the only way I could be a full time mother and teacher...plus you can't beat the commute!
Pilates Movement is a fully equipped studio using authentic customized systems invented by Joseph Pilates. Pilates Movement teaches the highest standard of certification, “Romana’s Pilates IITP,” ensuring the studio provides authentic, safe, and optimum goal attainment for its clients.
This past November saw the opening of my own studio. The Valencia Classical Pilates Studio was born. Fully Gratz equipped and at a great location about 5 minutes from the beach. I will be eternally grateful to David Rosecrans for his support and to Kathryn Ross Nash amongst others for believing in me.
To separate Studio, People, and Equipment for The Art of Control, it would unravel the essence of what The Art of Control is all about and its history! As this story goes, Bill Bales, Dean of Dance at the State University of New York at Purchase (SUNY Purchase), personally invited Romana Kryzanowska to teach at SUNY Purchase in 1976.
The Pilates Core, established in 2002, is a classically trained Pilates studio in LaGrange, Illinois a beautiful village West of Chicago. To instill the Pilates integrity, the studio is limited to private and semi private instruction and classes are small group. The Pilates Core also offers a variety of workshops throughout the year as well as a teacher training program.
The vision is to bring the real pilates to Scandinavia, present apparatus to a market not aware of the existence of such and the success is a fact! Sportspilates was founded in 2007, but in 2011 Sweden Sportspilates Inc. moved into Svettishuset (The house of Sweat), built in 1910 for health promotive training in Uppsala, Sweden.
Located in the vibrant new CBD of Guangzhou, amidst modern high-rise buildings, we are a close neighbor to many corporations and consulates. Founded by Ying Huang in 2012 as the first Classical Pilates studio in China, we adhere to true, classical Pilates practices. On offer are private and semi-private lessons as well as group mat classes and group reformer classes.
The Pilates Studio at Galter LifeCenter is fully equipped with Gratz apparatus. Galter LifeCenter is a 69,000 square foot medically based fitness facility on the north side of Chicago that opened in 1991. Pilates started here in 2000 with one reformer and has been growing ever since.
Located near Central station in Sydney, we are a boutique Pilates studio that offers tailored and individual training in the traditional Pilates Method. Our classes are focused on quality of teaching and instructions to the individual clients.
Founded in 2004 by Sylvia Hyman, Pilates on 66 has been a home to personal Pilates instruction in New York’s Upper East Side. Since 2011 Victoria Torrie-Capan has continued leading the studio focusing on the personal development of each individual client and teacher.
When taught and applied properly, Pilates has proven itself to be an extremely effective and safe method of exercise for over 80 years. Chris is a purist, he teaches the Pilates method, as taught by Joseph Pilates. He also uses the same principles of “the method” with other modalities of exercise (kettlebells, muay thai, sprinting, functional and traditional training).
Studiotelluride is an authentic classical Pilates studio in beautiful downtown Telluride, Colorado. It is the only authentic studio on the western slope of the State dedicated to the original Pilates method developed by Joseph Pilates - the traditional system of body conditioning that, over the past 80 years, has helped millions of people improve their physical health, their mental and emotional outlook, their energy level and much more.
Founded in 1993, by Lauren Stephen, Lori Coleman-Brown, and Sean Gallagher, Pilates Seattle International (PSI) is a classical Pilates studio offering private, semi-private, and group sessions in the newly revived and beautiful South Lake Union neighborhood in downtown Seattle, Washington.
June Hines Pilates opened in 1997 in Rydal, PA, a nothern suburb of Philadelphia. June Hines was trained in NYC by Joseph Pilates disciple Romana Kryzanowska and her daughter Sari Mejia Santo exclusively on Gratz equipment. To get the Rydal studio started, June’s first purchases were 3 trusted pieces of Gratz equipment, a Reformer, Cadillac and High Mat.
Metropolitan Pilates is an authentic Pilates studio in Seattle. Dedicated to the original Pilates method developed by Joseph Pilates, our studio is committed to delivering the best fitness instruction and always addressing our client’s fitness goals and previous injuries. Our workouts are designed to build strength, control, and flexibility.
In 1990 Mari opened her first studio in West Hollywood, California and in 1998 Mari opened her second studio in a wonderful location in Santa Monica, California. She takes great pride in having two studios outfitted with Gratz because it makes her feel closer to the work.
Las Colinas Pilates was established in 2010. Owner and instructor Elizabeth Boyd has been teaching Pilates since 2008. After becoming certified in Romana’s Pilates she taught full time at a Pilates studio in Tucson, Arizona. She moved to the Dallas Communications Complex in Irving, Texas in 2010 and worked at several studios in the Fort Worth area before opening Las Colinas Pilates in September Of 2010.
Kinetic Pilates is a classical Pilates studio in London, England, dedicated to remaining loyal to the method created by Joseph Pilates. Committed to high quality teaching and achieving results, we treat everyone as an individual by giving them the care and attention that they need to progress and feel a noticeable difference in their body.
In the summer of 1997, Brooke Siler opened re:AB®, a stylish studio specializing in the authentic Pilates Method of Body Conditioning. re:AB® has grown to become New York City’s most successful studio for authentic Pilates training. re:AB® combines down home charm with city sophistication.
At Pilates Challenge we focus on our clients’ individual needs and goals and we take tremendous satisfaction in seeing them progress. Our studio, our talented instructors, our approach to Pilates, our superb Gratz apparatus, and our emphasis on client service have brought us a loyal and enthusiastic clientele from the moment we opened our doors in January 2012.
The Pilates and Yoga Studio teaches the pure method carried over by Romana Kryzanowska, the protege of Joseph H. Pilates and inheritor of the method. The Studio is fully equipped with Gratz apparatus, the official and original manufacturer for Joseph H. Pilates equipment.
Anthony left the New York studio in 1987 and opened his studio in Princeton. Its current location is 392 Wall Street, Princeton, NJ 08540, in Research Park on Route 206. Since his move to Princeton, he has taught movement courses in local colleges and preparatory schools.
We are proud to announce out studio celebrates 15 years of teaching the Joseph Pilates Method of Physical and Mental Conditioning, June 2012. The studio is second only to the original Pilates Studio of the Midwest, where clients came from all over the USA to train and learn to become teachers.
Uptown Pilates’ mission is to provide the highest quality Pilates instruction in a studio of unparalleled stylishness. Our instructors are all unsurpassable in their dedication to the clients and to the Authentic Pilates Method we teach and practice.
Pilates Barn is a boutique style studio located on the shoreline town of Madison, Connecticut. Opened in June 2011, Pilates Barn is one of the few studios in Connecticut that teaches the true original method of Joseph Pilates. The studio is exclusively equipped with Gratz, using the original specifications that Joseph Pilates intended to work in concert with his exercises.
Rhinebeck Pilates is a classical pilates studio, fully equipped with all Gratz apparatus. The studio opened in 2003 and is located in the center of the historic village of Rhinebeck, in upstate New York.
Star Pilates is one of the few studios in Philadelphia featuring only Romana's Pilates Certified instructors. The studio is located in the beautiful and posh Rittenhouse Square neighborhood in a private setting. Star Pilates only offers one-on-one private sessions in order to focus on each client's individual needs.
The Pilates Haus is a training center of the United States Pilates Association™, a licensee of the New York Pilates Studio® Teacher Certification Program which is the first and oldest professional Pilates training program in the world. The mission of the U.S.P.A.™ is to preserve and continue to promote the highest standards in Pilates and professional training for future generations.
Integrated Body Arts pioneered Pilates in the Philippines in 1996. It is a fully equipped Pilates studio that prides itself on its commitment to personalized attention and intelligent teaching by Romana's Pilates® certified instructors. They believe that no two bodies are the same, and their mission is to work with each client as an individual with unique needs and goals.
Pilates Unlimited opened its door in 2000, and is now a well established studio located at Takapuna Beach, Auckland, New Zealand. The studio is fully equipped with Gratz equipment imported from New York. Pilates Unlimited offers the true teachings of Joseph Pilates and they are dedicated to bringing their clients authentic, safe and efficient Pilates instruction.
We are proud to feature our first collegiate Pilates studio fully equipped with Gratz apparatus. The Pilates Center at Goucher College is located in Baltimore, Maryland and is a great example of what a Pilates program can bring to an educational organization. In its establishment in 1997, with Founder Elizabeth Ahearn, it became the first Romana's Pilates studio in Maryland.
Studio B Pilates is a beautiful private classical Pilates studio located in the West San Fernando Valley town of Woodland Hills, California. Studio B Pilates offer private, duets, and mat classes. Pilates is a whole body exercise. From the first supine exercise to the final standing work, it is about moving the body as a whole from the Powerhouse.
Pilates Personal Training is a private Pilates studio based in Sarasota, Florida and is owned by Christina Maria Gadar. The studio has been specializing exclusively in private instruction of the original Pilates Method since 2000. From the tiny 5 inch toe exerciser apparatus all the way to the 6 1/2 foot tall Cadillac apparatus, the studio has the very best in Gratz brand equipment.
Kara Wily's studio in Los Angeles is fully equipped with Gratz since its' establishment in 2008. Kara's plan to open a studio dates back to 1996, when she helped Colleen Glenn open Glenn Studio in Dallas, Texas. The studio is approximately 600 sq. ft. of well-equipped space located in Larchmount Village just north of Rosewood Avenue.
Orly Oren's studio in Israel and since its' establishment in 2008 by Orly Oren it has been fully equipped with Gratz. Orly's students are men and women between the ages of 16 and 75 in various skill levels and health conditions. Many of her advanced students today came with acute health problems - postural disorders, pains and orthopedic injuries. But once they started working with Gratz Pilates equipment they saw their condition improve.
Pilates Corps in Scottsdale, Arizona opened three and half years ago and is one of only a handful of studios in the Phoenix Valley that teaches the true and original method of Pilates as taught by Romana Kryzanowska. This studio is exclusively furnished with Gratz equipment and only works with the best instructors - Beth Bliss, Pratibha Noggle, and Pamela More.
Since 2008, Norah Garcia has maintained a Gratz equipped studio. True Pilates Mexico is the only studio in Mexico representing True Pilates and their way of classically driven teaching. True Pilates Mexico is committed to teaching and disseminating the Pilates method in all of its purity, true to the original methods developed by Joseph Pilates.
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