Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Premier Pilates Studio in Toms River, NJ
Pilates By The Bay has been dedicated to transforming lives through authentic Pilates instruction since 2008. Our studio combines decades of collective experience from certified instructors trained at institutions like Balanced Body, BASI, and the Pilates Method Alliance. We specialize in personalized Pilates sessions tailored to individual needs, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment including reformers, cadillacs, and the Bodhi Suspension System. Our team holds advanced certifications in Neuro-Pilates, pre/post-natal training, and sports performance, serving clients ranging from neurological patients to elite athletes.With flexible scheduling available seven days a week, we maintain rigorous standards of hygiene and equipment maintenance while fostering a welcoming environment for all fitness levels. Our commitment to continuing education ensures clients receive evidence-based instruction that aligns with the latest developments in Pilates methodology.
Services
Private Pilates Training
Group Equipment Classes
Neuro-Pilates Programs
Barre Workouts
Bodhi Suspension Training
Prenatal Pilates
Senior Fitness Classes
Teacher Certification
Workshop Programs
Home Exercise Guidance
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized Pilates sessions tailored to individual goals and fitness levels
- Our instructors hold advanced certifications in Neuro-Pilates and specialized training
- We maintain state-of-the-art equipment including Balanced Body and Peak Pilates apparatus
- Our small class sizes ensure individualized attention and proper form correction
- We provide specialized programs for neurological conditions, pre/post-natal care, and athletic performance
What people say
Knowledgeable staff
Personalized attention
State-of-the-art equipment
Specialized programs
Welcoming atmosphere
Services
Private Pilates Sessions
One-on-one Pilates training utilizes reformers, cadillacs, and specialized equipment to address individual needs. Sessions focus on improving core strength, posture, and body awareness through customized exercise sequences. Certified instructors provide real-time corrections and progressions tailored to each client's fitness level and goals.
Neurological Rehabilitation
Specialized programs address movement challenges from MS, stroke, and neurological conditions. Using modified Pilates techniques, sessions improve balance, reduce spasticity, and enhance functional mobility. Certified specialists design safe, progressive routines to help clients regain independence and improve quality of life through targeted movement patterns.
Group Equipment Classes
Small-group sessions on reformers, towers, and chairs maintain personalized attention while building community. Classes emphasize proper form and technique with instructor guidance. Participants progress through structured sequences that develop strength, flexibility, and coordination in a supportive environment.
Bodhi Suspension Training
The Bodhi Suspension System enhances core stability and dynamic flexibility through gravity-based resistance. Classes combine traditional Pilates principles with suspension training to improve balance, posture, and whole-body strength. The adaptable system accommodates all fitness levels while challenging advanced practitioners.
Teacher Certification Programs
Comprehensive certification courses develop skilled Pilates instructors through hybrid online/in-person learning. Programs cover anatomy, equipment operation, and teaching methodology. Graduates receive credentials recognized by major Pilates organizations with ongoing mentorship opportunities available.
People
Michele Toscano
Owner/Instructor
Certified Pilates instructor with 25+ years teaching experience. Specializes in post-rehabilitation training after personal spine surgeries. Holds certifications from Pilates Instructor Academy and leads the studio's community outreach initiatives.
Patricia Baiano
Master Instructor
PMA-certified instructor with advanced training in Neuro-Pilates. Specializes in working with MS patients and neurological conditions. Faculty member for Balanced Body's Bodhi Suspension System training programs with decades of movement therapy experience.
Bernice Cornicello
Certified Instructor
Former gymnast and competitive coach with 600-hour classical Pilates certification. Third-generation instructor in Joseph Pilates' methodology. Focuses on strength development and injury prevention through reformer-based training programs.
Ellen Slattery
Pilates Instructor
14-year teaching veteran with comprehensive certification from Personal Best Pilates. Specializes in mat classes that improve body awareness and functional movement patterns. Maintains long-term client relationships through personalized attention and progressive programming.
Clare Stelling
Senior Instructor
Classically trained dancer with 25+ years Pilates teaching experience. Focuses on movement efficiency and injury prevention. Develops programs that bridge dance conditioning with Pilates principles for improved performance and recovery.
Questions
What makes Neuro-Pilates different from regular Pilates classes?
Neuro-Pilates adapts traditional techniques for neurological conditions, focusing on balance, spasticity reduction, and functional mobility improvements through specialized movement patterns.
What equipment do you use for Pilates sessions?
We use Balanced Body and Peak Pilates equipment including reformers, cadillacs, chairs, and the Bodhi Suspension System with additional props for enhanced resistance and support.
Are your instructors certified to work with special populations?
Our team holds advanced certifications in Neuro-Pilates, pre/post-natal training, and senior fitness through recognized organizations like the Pilates Method Alliance and Balanced Body University.
What should I wear to a Pilates class?
Wear comfortable workout clothes that allow movement. Non-slip socks are required for hygiene purposes during equipment-based sessions at our studio.
Can Pilates help with back pain rehabilitation?
Yes, our instructors design programs to improve spinal alignment and core stability, addressing common causes of back pain through controlled movements and posture correction.
Do you offer beginner-friendly Pilates classes?
We provide 101-level equipment classes and private introductory sessions that teach fundamental Pilates principles with modifications for new practitioners at any fitness level.
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