Business Details
12 Years
experience
Expert Pilates Instruction in Grand Junction
Founded in 2014 by Kathy Friesen, Better Bodies Pilates & Fitness has established itself as a trusted provider of personalized Pilates instruction in Grand Junction, Colorado. Our mission is to help individuals improve physical and mental well-being through customized Pilates classes that emphasize core strength, stability, and flexibility. With certified instructors trained in STOTT PILATES Method techniques, we cater to diverse client needs, from rehabilitation post-injury to enhancing athletic performance. Our studio combines decades of fitness expertise with a commitment to individualized attention, ensuring each session adapts to clients' unique goals. We serve clients seeking alternatives to traditional gym environments, offering mixed-equipment classes, semi-private sessions, and private instruction tailored to specific abilities. Clients regularly report transformative results, including reduced chronic pain, improved posture, and increased energy levels, validating our approach to holistic wellness.By integrating modern Pilates equipment with mat-based training, we provide comprehensive fitness solutions for all age groups and physical conditions. Our team's extensive experience in both corporate wellness and rehabilitation contexts allows us to address both preventative care and recovery-focused goals. We maintain strong relationships with local healthcare providers, incorporating prescribed exercise regimens into our Pilates methodology for clients with specific medical needs. Our studio's reputation for knowledgeable instruction and measurable outcomes has fostered long-term client relationships, with many patrons attesting to significant improvements in mobility and quality of life.
Services
Pilates Classes
Private Sessions
Rehabilitation Pilates
Core Strengthening
Posture Correction
Injury Recovery
Group Training
Matwork Instruction
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized Pilates instruction customized to individual physical conditions and goals
- Our instructors have decades of combined experience in fitness and rehabilitation Pilates
- We integrate medical-grade rehabilitation plans with Pilates methodology for injury recovery
- We provide specialized equipment-based Pilates programs for core strength development
- Our studio maintains strong relationships with local healthcare professionals for coordinated care
Associations and certifications
- STOTT PILATES Method
What people say
Amazing instructor
Transformed body
Stronger core
Improved posture
Individual attention
Services
Pilates Classes
Our mixed-equipment Pilates classes accommodate 3-6 participants using reformers and matwork. Each session focuses on core strength development, stability, and flexibility through customized sequences. Instructors modify exercises to match participants' abilities while maintaining proper form and technique.
Private Sessions
Personalized Pilates instruction offers individualized attention for specific goals. These 50-minute sessions utilize reformers and matwork to address rehabilitation needs, athletic performance enhancement, or general wellness improvement through tailored exercise programs.
Rehabilitation Pilates
Designed for post-injury recovery, these programs integrate physician-prescribed exercises into Pilates methodology. Our instructors work with clients to improve mobility, reduce chronic pain, and restore functional movement patterns through controlled, low-impact exercises.
Core Strengthening
Specialized programs target deep core musculature to improve posture, balance, and joint stability. Using reformer resistance and controlled movements, sessions develop internal support structures that enhance overall physical performance and prevent injuries.
Posture Correction
Focused sessions address poor posture habits through muscle re-education techniques. Combining awareness exercises with strength development, our Pilates methodology helps clients maintain proper spinal alignment and reduce strain from sedentary lifestyles.
People
Kathy Friesen
Owner and Instructor
Certified STOTT PILATES instructor with 15+ years of fitness experience. Specializes in rehabilitation Pilates and core strengthening. Former corporate professional turned full-time Pilates instructor since 2014.
Questions
What types of Pilates classes do you offer?
We provide mixed-equipment classes (3-6 people), semi-private sessions (2 people), and private one-on-one instruction using reformers and matwork.
Are your instructors certified?
Yes, our instructors hold STOTT PILATES Method certifications and maintain continuing education in Pilates methodology and rehabilitation techniques.
Can Pilates help with injury recovery?
Our Pilates programs integrate medically-approved exercises for post-injury rehabilitation, focusing on core strengthening and controlled movement restoration under instructor guidance.
Do you offer introductory packages?
Yes, we provide introductory packages with 5 group sessions to help new clients experience our Pilates methodology before committing to regular classes.
What are class durations?
All classes last 50-55 minutes, including both equipment-based sessions and matwork components.
How does pricing work?
Single classes start at $30, with discounted packages available. Private sessions cost $75 while semi-private sessions are $45 per person.