Pilates
Pilates Privates and Semi-Privates (by appointment only):
Mondays 11:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesdays 9:30am – 3:00pm
Saturdays 8:30am – 1pm
* will occasionally consider exceptions
Pilates is a method of body conditioning and movement training that focuses on six vital principles. Concentration, control, centre, flow, precision and breathing.
It was originally developed by Joseph Pilates (1883-1967) during the early to mid 1900’s. First in Germany and later he and his wife Clara opened a fitness studio in New York City where they shared an address with The New York City Ballet. He called his method, “Contrology”. People, including many performing artists, flocked to his New York studio to heal injuries, build strength, flexibility, function and a profound sense of embodied focus. By the time of opening his New York studio in 1926, he had developed and built several specialized apparatus involving wood or metal frames, springs of varied tensions, pulleys, etc.
The fields of movement, body conditioning, strength training, somatics have evolved enormously in the last century. The zeitgeist when Joseph Pilates was developing his body of research included other cutting edge somatic luminaries as Ida Rolf (1896-1979), Frederick Matthias Alexander (1869-1955), Moshe Feldenkrais (1904-1984), Mabel Elsworth Todd (1880-1956), and Lulu Swiegard (1895-1974). Whether the newer generations of Pilates teachers know this or not, they have also been influenced by, among others, the protégé of these creative, boldly inquisitive and scientific minds. As our approaches to embodiment and physical training evolve Pilates still stands strong as a viable physical syllabus that supports professional athletes and dancers as well as a form of rehabilitation for all walks of human life. An experienced instructor is skilled at appropriately adapting the Pilates exercise syllabus and creatively approaching their clients needs and goals. More and more physiotherapy clinics now use Pilates equipment.
Odette offers one on one and semi private (2 people) one hour sessions using the classical Pilates apparatus (reformer, Cadillac, wunda chair, small barrel). She also includes other mat exercises when necessary.
Odette has been teaching Pilates for over twenty-five years and works with a wide range of people. I work with all ages from rehabilitation to high level dance and athletic training.
PILATES CLASS PRICING
Rates effective April 1, 2024
(prices do not include 5% GST)
All sessions are one hour long
PRIVATE SESSIONS – 1 PERSON
$140 first session
$515 for 5 session package (103 per session)*
$950 for 10 session package (95 per session)**
SEMI-PRIVATE SESSIONS – 2 PEOPLE
$63/person for one session
$285/person for five sessions (57 per session)*
$530/person for ten sessions (53 per session)**
** Five session package is valid for ten weeks. Expires ten weeks after date of first session.
* Ten session package is valid for twenty weeks. Expires twenty weeks after date of first session.
FIRST SESSION
- Fill out Client Profile Form before arriving
- Mobility and strength assessment
- Set goals and timeline
INCENTIVES
Results in function, strength, mobility and awareness are much greater when you are committed to attending regularly. One to three times a week is suggested for optimal achievement of your wellness goals. Because of these simple learning principles I offer free sessions when you complete your package within specified periods of time.
These incentives only apply to ten session packages:
One Free Private session when you complete your ten sessions within ten consecutive weeks.
The free session must be completed in the 11th consecutive week following your tenth session. (86.36/session)
Two Free Private Sessions when you complete your ten sessions within five consecutive weeks or less. The two free sessions must be completed within the week following completion of your package. (79.16/session)
CANCELLATION POLICY
48 hours cancellation required. Otherwise full fee is charged.
This allows someone else to be booked into your time slot.
Extenuating circumstances occasionally considered.