Business Details
25 Years
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Your Path to Pain-Free Movement with Pilates & Restorative Exercise
Pilates Tonic is a movement studio dedicated to helping individuals achieve pain-free, functional movement through a combination of Pilates, Restorative Exercise, and Stretch Therapy. Founded in 2001 by Sydney Craig, a certified Pilates instructor and Restorative Movement Specialist, the studio emphasizes alignment-based practices grounded in fascial research and core activation. Our team of highly trained instructors tailors programs to individual needs, whether clients seek rehabilitation from chronic pain, enhanced athletic performance, or improved daily mobility. The Alignment Studio Membership offers live and on-demand classes focused on sustainable movement habits, while in-studio sessions provide personalized attention. With a mission to empower clients through education and practical techniques, Pilates Tonic fosters a supportive environment where clients learn to integrate mindful movement into everyday life.Testimonials highlight transformative outcomes, including reduced back pain, improved posture, and increased body awareness. The studios approach combines decades of collective expertise with evidence-based methodologies to address modern movement deficiencies caused by sedentary lifestyles. By prioritizing foundational alignment and muscle activation, Pilates Tonic equips clients with tools to maintain strength, flexibility, and balance at any age. This commitment to holistic movement health has established the studio as a trusted resource for both beginners and experienced practitioners in Chattanooga, TN.
Services
Pilates Classes
Restorative Movement Therapy
Stretch Therapy
Online Alignment Studio
Small Group Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- Certified instructors with expertise in Pilates, Restorative Exercise, and fascial conditioning
- Personalized programs tailored to individual movement goals and chronic pain relief
- Combines evidence-based research with practical, daily-life applicable techniques
- Online and in-studio options for flexible, accessible movement education
- Proven client outcomes in posture improvement, pain reduction, and enhanced mobility
Associations and certifications
- Pilates Method Alliance (PMA)
What people say
Life-changing pain relief
Expert instructors
Personalized programs
Improved flexibility
Supportive community
Services
Pilates Classes
Pilates Tonic offers traditional Pilates sessions focusing on core activation, spinal alignment, and functional strength. These classes improve posture, balance, and body awareness through controlled movements. Ideal for all fitness levels, Pilates enhances daily mobility and athletic performance while reducing injury risk.
Restorative Movement
Restorative Movement sessions address chronic pain and alignment issues using Fascia Stretch Therapy, Smartspine techniques, and Restorative Exercise. Tailored protocols target conditions like scoliosis, knee pain, and back discomfort. Clients learn sustainable habits to reverse sedentary lifestyle effects and regain natural mobility.
Stretch Therapy
Stretch Therapy focuses on improving range of motion and releasing muscle tension through guided stretching routines. This service targets tight areas caused by poor posture or repetitive movements, promoting better joint health and injury prevention for active individuals.
Online Alignment Studio
The Alignment Studio Membership provides 24/7 access to live and recorded classes emphasizing alignment-based restorative exercises. Members receive personalized guidance, monthly video series, and a supportive community to maintain progress from home.
Small Group Sessions
Small group classes combine personalized attention with community motivation. Instructors adapt exercises to individual needs within a group setting, fostering camaraderie while ensuring proper form and technique for safe, effective workouts.
People
Sydney Craig
Restorative Movement Specialist
Sydney Craig founded Pilates Tonic in 2001 after overcoming scoliosis-related back pain through Pilates. Certified by the Pilates Method Alliance, she integrates Restorative Exercise and fascial research into her teaching. With over two decades of experience, Sydney specializes in alignment-based movement therapy for chronic pain relief.
Will Daugherty
Instructor
Will Daugherty combines Pilates expertise with advanced stretch therapy techniques. Trained by Rebecca Leone and Kit Laughlin, he focuses on muscle activation and postural correction. His sessions emphasize functional movement patterns to improve daily activities and athletic performance.
Louie Marin-Howard
Instructor
Louie Marin-Howard brings dance performance expertise to his Pilates instruction. With a BFA in Dance from the University of Florida, he emphasizes body awareness and fluid movement. His teaching style blends artistic expression with technical precision for improved mobility and strength.
Questions
What makes Pilates Tonic different from other studios?
Pilates Tonic combines Pilates with Restorative Movement and Stretch Therapy, focusing on alignment-based solutions for chronic pain and modern movement deficiencies.
Do I need prior Pilates experience to join?
No prior experience is required. The Studio Foundation Session introduces beginners to core principles, while instructors adapt sessions to all skill levels.
How does the online Alignment Studio Membership work?
The $97/month membership includes live classes, 100+ on-demand videos, personalized guidance, and a 7-week foundation course for home-based movement practice.
Can Pilates Tonic help with chronic back pain?
Yes. Clients with scoliosis, disc issues, and posture-related pain report significant improvement through targeted alignment work and muscle activation techniques.
What equipment is needed for online classes?
Basic props like yoga straps or blocks may be used, but household items often substitute. Most exercises require minimal equipment for accessible home practice.
Are private sessions available?
Yes. The 55-minute Studio Foundation Session ($75) provides personalized assessment and tailored movement plans for new clients.
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