Pilates

Pilates is a low-impact exercise form focusing on strength, flexibility and stamina. A regular Pilates practice can lead to proper postural alignment, improve core strength, and correct muscular imbalances. Due to its cross-discipline application, individuals who practice Pilates have reduced risk of injury when engaging in other activities, sports and exercise forms.

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Who can benefit from Pilates?

Alongside physical therapy, Pilates can help you:

  • Improve strength of mind and body
  • Maintain fitness while treating an injury
  • Transition out of PT when you’re ready

How does Pilates work at Spear?

We offer private Pilates sessions on the Reformer. Our classes are focused on building strength and mobility within healthy anatomical alignment. The traditional Pilates blend of controlled movements and breathing techniques challenges the body while calming the mind.

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Therapists offering Pilates

Alexandra Petersen

Physical Therapist PT , DPT , CSCS

Jessica Bigness

Occupational Therapist OTR/L

Riya Shah

Physical Therapist PT , DPT

Kelsey Contreras

Physical Therapist PT , DPT , WCS , CLT

Kranthi Reddy Nalla

Physical Therapist PT , MS

Nathan Duke

Physical Therapist Assistant FMT , PTA

Chon Leong

Physical Therapist PT , DPT

Andrew Medlin

Physical Therapist PT , DPT , CSCS

Shrusti Mehta

Physical Therapist PT , MPT

Corina Lambraia

Physical Therapist PT , DPT

Emily Loftus

Physical Therapist PT , DPT

Emma Cole

Physical Therapist PT , DPT

ShilPI Kapoor

Physical Therapist PT

Maitrei Shah

Clinical Director PT , DPT

Corin Blazing

Physical Therapist PTA

Kristen Markoe

Clinical Director PT , DPT

Kathleen O'Donnell-Pickert

Occupational Therapist CHT , OTR/L
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Schedule with Spear

Ready to get moving? Our expert team will guide you through your entire experience, from setting up your first appointment and verifying your insurance to building at-home treatment plans.

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Frequently asked questions about Pilates

What is a Pilates reformer?
Spear private Pilates Sessions take place on the Balanced Body Clinical Reformer with Tower (nick-named the Reformer-Half Cadillac), the number one choice of hospitals, rehab clinics and private practitioners worldwide. The unique two-in-one Pilates equipment offers adjustable resistance and creates a framework to improve awareness of alignment.
How can Spear Pilates help with weight loss?
With its emphasis on strengthening postural muscles to achieve optimal functional fitness, Pilates promises to make you longer and leaner, with improved joint mobility. It also helps burn calories, and targets your core like almost nothing else will, engaging your deeper abdominal muscles for a sleek, flat stomach.
Scheduling a Pilates session at Spear.
Private Sessions: Available Monday through Saturday by appointment.
What does Pilates cost at Spear?
  • One Hour Private Session: $100.00
  • 30 Minute Private Session: $50.00
Is Pilates covered by insurance?
In addition to our Certified Pilates Instructors, some of our therapists incorporate Pilates principles into their rehab programs. This is covered by insurance as part of traditional physical therapy.
Where are Spear’s Pilates sessions and classes located?
Private Pilates sessions are currently available with a Certified Pilates Instructor at Spear. Kristen Markoe, PT, DPT at Midtown – W 57th Street also incorporates principles of Pilates into her patient rehab programs.