Pure Pilates

At Pure Pilates, we believe that every moment of our life can be the beginning of great things. Founded in 2012 by Susan Clark Waters, our mission is to fuse the restorative benefits of physical therapy with the core-strengthening benefits of Pilates and GYROTONIC. We strive to deliver high-quality one-on-one sessions and group classes in two locations, Gulf Breeze and Downtown Pensacola.

As a premier Pilates and GYROTONIC studio in Northwest Florida, we are dedicated to providing a diverse portfolio of workout classes that focus on Joseph Pilates's principles. We believe that fitness is the first requisite of happiness, and our classes focus on developing a meaningful mind-body connection that lasts long after a class or private has ended.

Our Philosophy

At Pure Pilates, we are committed to the principles created by Joseph Pilates: precision, control, concentration, centering, breathing, whole body movement, balanced muscle development, rhythm, and relaxation. We believe that correct form and control over the body and equipment during exercises combined with individualized training helps drive the focus of our classes and private sessions.

We welcome clients of all levels of physical ability, from prenatal and postpartum clients to post-surgical clients, young athletes, dancers, and anyone who is interested in learning Pilates. Our instructors have experience teaching a variety of clients, and we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive environment.

What We Offer

At Pure Pilates, we offer a range of services, including Pilates equipment classes, Pilates mat classes, and GYROTONIC classes. We also offer private sessions, duets, and classes, as well as TRX suspension training and CoreAlign training.

Our Pilates equipment classes utilize specially designed spring resistance-based equipment or specialized mat exercises to simultaneously stretch and strengthen muscles. Our Pilates mat classes focus on core strengthening, breathing, shoulder stabilization, and alignment, and small props may be used at the discretion of the instructor.

Our GYROTONIC classes are an original and unique movement method that addresses the entire person, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and improving strength and movement efficiency. We also offer GYROKINESIS exercises, which allow one to work on the entire body through seven natural elements of spinal movement.

Our Expertise

At Pure Pilates, we are proud of our team of qualified instructors, many of whom have completed their Pilates Certification Programs through Balanced Body Education, Body Arts Science Institute, and Club Pilates. Our instructors are Nationally Certified Pilates Teachers, and we are a Balanced Body Authorized Training Center for Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training representing the entire Gulf Coast.

Get Involved

We invite you to experience the Pure Pilates difference for yourself. Browse our schedule of classes, meet our staff, and learn more about our services. Join us on a journey to improve your physical and mental well-being, and discover the many benefits of Pilates and GYROTONIC.