Private Pilates Sessions

Pilates

Pilates is an integrative exercise system that combines breathing patterns with movement. Emphasis is placed on working the whole body in a variety of movement sequences to improve body conditioning, posture, abdominal strength, body awareness, and coordination. The exercises, which are stress-free and non-impact, are performed on the floor and on specialized equipment with adjustable springs that regulate tension and resistance.

Benefits

  • Greater strength and flexibility
  • Developed abdominal muscles
  • Relief from back pain
  • Improved alignment and postural habits
  • Elongated, strong, balanced muscles
  • Injury recovery and rehabilitation
  • Improved body awareness
  • A leaner and healthier body

BodyWise Studio

BodyWise is a fully equipped studio with highly experienced and certified instructors: Donnella Wood, Stephanie Schaaf, Gina Frabotta, and Wendy Foster. (link to bios.). We offer private, semi-private, and group mat classes appropriate for all fitness levels including people who are recovering from injuries, athletes, and for those individuals desiring overall conditioning and an embodied-exercise experience.

 

BodyWise teachers:

  • Design private sessions to meet your specific needs
  • Have extensive experience working with individuals recovering from injuries
  • Are skilled at movement analysis and assessment
  • Offer prenatal and postpartum Pilates
  • Believe in the capacity of our clients to change, grow, and transform their bodies so that they feel strong, healthy, and vital

Sessions and Rates

Sessions are offered Monday through Friday and on occasional Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons. Sessions are an hour in length and cost from $60 to $70 depending on the teacher. Discounts are available for individuals who purchase a group of classes.

Private Sessions are one-on-one with a BodyWise teacher. They are customized to meet clients' particular needs and goals. They include work on the mat and on the Pilates equipment.

Semi-private Sessions are 60 minutes classes with two or more people. They include work on the mat and on the Pilates equipment. $35 a person per session.

Independent Sessions allow individuals familiar with the Pilates vocabulary to workout independent of a Pilates instructor. Customized workouts are designed for each client. $20 per session. Discounts available for purchasing multiple sessions.

 

Scheduling

Choosing an appropriate teacher is an important part of having a successful experience.
We invite you to contact our instructors directly. Below is a list on our instructors’ schedule availability and contact information. Click on their name to read their specific biographies. You are also welcome to email or call BodyWise at info@bodywisestudio.net or 503-234-5193 with questions.

Donnella Wood
Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Contact her at 503-234-5193 or donnella@bodywisestudio.net

Stephanie Schaaf
Tuesday mornings, Thursday afternoons, and some Saturday mornings.
Contact her at (503) 284-1222 or swschaaf@mindspring.com

Wendy Foster
Wednesday morning (precrawling baby may come to these appointment, some Tuesday and Sunday afternoons.
Contact her at (503) 459-8936 or wfoster1@pacifier.com. You can also visit her website divinepilates.com.

Gina Frabotta
Wednesday afternoon and evenings. Other days available upon request.
Contact her at (503) 309-3290 or gemarie@peoplepc.com.