German born Joseph Pilates created the Pilates Method in the early 1900’s. Originally called “Contrology”, this exercise program connects the mind and body with focus on breath, strengthening, stretching and balance.

The promise of Joseph Pilates has proven true for today’s practioners:

“You’ll feel better in 10 sessions, look better in 20 and have a new body in 30!

"Although I love my Thursday group class . . . my favorite hour of the week is my 1 hour private pilates session!  The one-on-one situation allows me to work with apparatus such as the ladder barrel, cadillac and chair,  in addition to the reformer and mat.  I love the challenge of trying new exercises that can be customized for my specific body type and the fact that I play a lot of tennis.  I think taking private sessions has really helped me to understand and grow my pilates experience". 

                                                              Michelle Kuri                                                               Owner/GM, River Oaks Athletic Club

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