Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pilates Studio in Traverse City, MI
Pure Pilates is a locally female-owned and operated boutique studio dedicated to providing personalized Pilates instruction through private sessions and group classes. Our approach emphasizes small class sizes to ensure individualized attention, focusing on precise form, injury prevention, and tailored modifications to meet each client's needs. With instructors averaging over a decade of experience, we utilize the Stott Pilates method, incorporating modern exercise science and spinal rehabilitation principles.Our Traverse City studio features high-end equipment, including reformers, stability chairs, and cadillacs, while also offering virtual sessions for flexibility. We prioritize client safety, health awareness, and long-term wellness goals, fostering a community where individuals of all fitness levels can build core strength, improve posture, and enhance their quality of life through mindful movement.
Services
Private Sessions
Group Classes
Reformer Classes
Online Pilates
Duet Sessions
Stott Pilates Method
Injury Rehabilitation
Core Strength Training
Flexibility Workshops
Posture Correction
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized attention in small classes with Stott Pilates-certified instructors.
- Our team averages over 10 years of experience in Pilates and rehabilitation techniques.
- We prioritize injury prevention and tailored modifications for safe, effective workouts.
- Our studio features high-end Stott Pilates equipment for comprehensive training.
- We provide both in-studio and virtual sessions for flexible, accessible fitness solutions.
What people say
Improved posture
Injury-free results
Knowledgeable instructors
Tailored modifications
Supportive community
Services
Private Pilates Sessions
Customized workouts tailored to individual goals and physical needs. Sessions focus on core strength, flexibility, and posture correction using Stott Pilates equipment. Ideal for all fitness levels seeking personalized guidance and injury prevention strategies.
Group Reformer Classes
Up to eight participants engage in reformer-based routines with real-time form corrections. Classes are categorized into five levels, emphasizing balanced muscle development and spinal alignment through Stott Pilates principles.
Online Mat Classes
Live-streamed intermediate mat sessions with instructor feedback via video. Participants receive posture adjustments while practicing breath control and core engagement from home.
Duet Sessions
Shared private sessions with a friend or family member. Combines personalized attention with cost-effective workouts using reformers, mats, or stability chairs for two participants simultaneously.
Stott Pilates Method
Modern approach incorporating spinal rehabilitation science. Focuses on natural spinal curves, scapular stabilization, and adaptable exercises suitable for rehab patients, athletes, and general fitness enthusiasts.
People
Jennifer Cutler
Owner
Certified Stott Pilates instructor since 2000 with a Michigan State University degree. Developed expertise in reformer, cadillac, and stability chair training. Combines personal training certification with 20+ years of teaching experience.
Kim Marian
Instructor Trainer
Stott Pilates Instructor Trainer since 2010 with post-rehabilitation specialization. Holds Pink Ribbon and TRX certifications. Mentors instructors globally while working with clients recovering from injuries or surgery.
Sahra Turner
Pilates Instructor
Former Royal Academy Ballet student with Stott Reformer certification. Combines dance background with Pilates to improve body alignment. Trained in Bloomfield Hills and Traverse City.
Jennifer Lee
Pilates Instructor
Certified since 2002 with Pilates Method Alliance credentials. Integrates Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais principles. Holds dance degrees from University of Wisconsin and California Institute of the Arts.
AnnMarie Egan
Pilates Instructor
Stott Reformer-certified nurse practitioner with Marquette University nursing degrees. Balances hospital work with Pilates instruction, emphasizing mindfulness and movement integration.
Questions
What Pilates methods do you use?
We use the Stott Pilates method, incorporating modern exercise science and spinal rehabilitation principles for safe, effective workouts.
Are classes suitable for beginners?
Yes! Our Getting Started Package includes three private sessions to teach Pilates basics before joining group classes.
Do you offer online Pilates sessions?
Yes, we provide live-streamed mat classes and private reformer sessions with real-time instructor feedback via video.
What equipment is available?
Our studio features Stott-manufactured reformers, cadillacs, stability chairs, ladder barrels, and small apparatus for comprehensive training.
What are the benefits of Pilates here?
Clients experience improved core strength, flexibility, posture, and injury prevention through personalized workouts and expert instruction.
