Business Details
18 Years
experience
Private Pilates Lessons in Philadelphia
Star Pilates is a dedicated classical Pilates studio offering personalized one-on-one instruction tailored to individual needs. Our approach prioritizes focused, client-centered sessions with certified instructors who have completed rigorous training under the tutelage of Joseph Pilates' protg, Romana Kryzanowska. We utilize authentic Gratz apparatus, the original manufacturer of Pilates equipment, to ensure the highest quality experience. Founded in 2008 by Amy Berger, a certified Pilates instructor with over 650 hours of training and a background in dance, our studio combines decades of expertise with a commitment to holistic wellness. Our team brings extensive experience in movement therapy, rehabilitation, and dance, ensuring clients receive expert guidance.We emphasize the Six Basic Principles of PilatesConcentration, Control, Center, Fluidity, Precision, and Breathto foster mind-body connection. Our Philadelphia-based studio serves clients seeking physical transformation through strength, flexibility, and mindful movement. With a focus on personalized attention, we create tailored programs that align with each client's goals. Our operations team ensures seamless scheduling and support, reflecting our dedication to client satisfaction. We pride ourselves on maintaining industry standards through continuous professional development and authentic methodology.
Services
Private Pilates Lessons
One-on-One Training
Instructor Certification
Gratz Apparatus Sessions
Mind-Body Connection Work
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer one-on-one private lessons with certified Pilates instructors.
- Our instructors completed 600+ hours of training under Romana Kryzanowska's lineage.
- We use authentic Gratz apparatus, the original Pilates equipment manufacturer.
- Our team combines Pilates expertise with dance and rehabilitation experience.
- We prioritize personalized attention in every client-focused session.
Services
Private Pilates Lessons
Personalized one-on-one Pilates sessions tailored to individual goals. Our certified instructors use classical Pilates methods to improve strength, flexibility, and posture. Clients receive undivided attention in a distraction-free environment, ensuring precise execution of exercises based on Joseph Pilates' original principles.
Instructor Certification
Comprehensive Pilates instructor training under Romana's lineage. The program includes 600+ hours of hands-on instruction, anatomy studies, and practical teaching experience. Graduates earn certification recognized for its adherence to classical Pilates methodology and rigorous standards.
Gratz Apparatus Sessions
Sessions utilizing authentic Gratz Pilates equipment, including reformers and cadillacs. This original apparatus design enhances resistance training and movement precision. Equipment sessions target muscle groups for balanced strength development and improved body mechanics through controlled movements.
People
Amy Berger
Owner / Instructor
Certified Pilates instructor with 650+ hours of training under Romana Kryzanowska's lineage. Founded Star Pilates in 2008 after teaching at seven studios across four states. Combines Pilates expertise with dance background from Goucher College.
Anita Fox
Instructor
Certified Pilates instructor trained under Daria Pace and Sari Meji Santo. Completed Romana's certification program in 2018. Teaches classical Pilates method emphasizing body-mind connection and natural movement patterns.
Bethany Kendrick
Instructor
BFA in Ballet and Modern Dance from Texas Christian University. Combines dance expertise with Pilates instruction. Certified under Laura West-Strawser and Juliet Clingan. Focuses on movement therapy and holistic health approaches.
Margy Conley
Operations Coordinator
Manages studio operations with 25 years of administrative experience. Uses Pilates for injury rehabilitation. Handles scheduling and client support while leveraging background in early childhood education program management.
Questions
What type of Pilates does Star Pilates teach?
We teach classical Pilates using original Joseph Pilates exercises and Gratz apparatus. Our method emphasizes precise movements and mind-body connection through one-on-one instruction.
Are instructors certified?
All instructors completed 600+ hours of training under Romana Kryzanowska's lineage, ensuring authentic classical Pilates instruction with rigorous certification standards.
What equipment do you use?
We exclusively use Gratz apparatus, the original manufacturer of Pilates equipment. This includes reformers, cadillacs, and barrels for authentic classical Pilates sessions.
How are sessions structured?
Sessions are one-on-one private lessons with dedicated instructor attention. Each 55-minute session focuses on personalized goals using classical Pilates exercises and equipment.
