Pilatesdetroit

Pilatesdetroit has been named BEST OF DETROIT PILATES CLASSES 2023 by Hour Detroit Magazine!!!
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Thank you!
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This honor came from the commitment, creativity, fun-lovingness, intelligence and talent of our entire team. I am so fortunate to work with Beth, Nicki G and Niki C everyday. This recognition is well-earned and deserved by each one of these incredible women.
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We also want to share love and endless gratitude with all of our clients. From the wonderful new people we have met in the past few months to the OG Pilates crew who have been coming since we were 2 reformers inside the swim studio in Birmingham, we appreciate you. You show up, work hard, share your lives with us and make our Pilates community happier and healthier!!
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Thank you to the beautiful and talented studios we shared this nomination with. Pilates in our area is strong and filled with smart, kind and supportive instructors and studios.
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To learn more about Pilatesdetroit, our team and our classes, follow the link in our bio or go to
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It’s been awesome working with the Onwenu brothers!!
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The are lucky to have this guy! Mike’s strength, flexibility, coordination, determination and focus are insane!!!
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Best offensive lineman in the NFL.
Team Mike Onwenu

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We woke up at 4am to be out of the hotel door by 5am, making sure to eat whatever we could get down and use the last clean bathroom for the day.
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We walked two miles to the swim start, in the morning darkness alongside 2400 other athletes embarking on this suburban Houston race course.
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We made it to the lake to watch the sunrise, it was one of those blue Texas skies with a rim of orange right over the horizon. They sang the national anthem, I stood with my hand on my heart slowly taking in deep inhales and letting out exhales to calm my growing nerves.
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We found our way into the massive line of swimmers, putting ourselves next to the others planning to finish in 1 hour and 30 minutes. Standing there in our wetsuits and bare feet, we waited for the gun to go off and signal the start of what could be one of the best or possibly worst days of our lives. You never really know what lies ahead.
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Clearly this is my husband, we have been training together for the past 20 years, running marathons, having babies, raising our 3 kids, competing in triathlons and growing our businesses. We stand together at the beginning of each event with no real plan to stay together. And while we move at similar paces, the uncertainty of what’s to come keeps us from potentially holding each other back.
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This was our 9th Ironman start together, we are hoping to one day make it to Kona and race the World Championship event we watched on ABC Sports as little kids.
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I’m proud of this picture, an anonymous spectator snapped of us walking off the boat ramp into the cool water, embarking on a 15 hour day of highs and lows, some blood, sweat and tears. Lots of high fives, y’alls, cups of gatorade and more miles than seem possible to cover in one day’s time. I’m grateful for the body that carried me through to the finish line.
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And as fate would have it, he gave my butt a little squeeze somewhere in the water between the waves and flailing limbs of the other swimmers and we spent the rest of our day together.

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For our local friends, check out the April edition of SEEN magazine (or go online to SEEN) and see what myself and other local fitness professionals are predicting for the fitness trends in 2023.
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I’ll give you a hint, nothing too trendy is going to happen. Most of us will be focusing on body awareness, eating and exercising to meet our individual needs and listening to our body’s feedback as we challenge ourselves with manageable and functional workouts!
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As always, thanks for your love and support! To learn more about what we do and the services we offer at Pilatesdetroit, go to our website,
www.pilatesdetroit.com or follow the link in our bio to get started!!

Let’s talk about the benefits of getting to class early (even just a few minutes)….
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Give yourself a moment to set up your springs, attach your straps, adjust your headrest and footbar, and settle onto the reformer.
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Allow yourself time to ask your instructor any questions you may have, let them know if you have any new issues with your body and ask them for help making adjustments.
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Begin breathing, in through your nose and out through your mouth. Feel your position on the reformer and prepare your body both physically and mentally for the next hour of activity.
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Introduce yourself to the people next to you. You are going into this experience together, and you may look to each other for guidance or simply to cheer each other on. Pilates class is an incredible space to meet new people and make friends you share common goals and interests with.
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Lastly, embrace every minute of self exploration and growth. You did so much to get here, you signed up, paid, drove to the studio and parked your car. It’s likely you had to arrange several other obligations around this class. Make the most of it and don’t miss a single minute of being there. You 💯 deserve it!!!

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If you couldn’t already tell, these two lovelies are sisters.
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They have a weekly duet scheduled and I promise you that the last thing they talk about is “family stuff.”
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Most of their session, they smile, laugh and encourage each other on. I’m pretty sure they also share side glances and evil eyes at me when I force stomach massage or any heavy upper body work.
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I love these two. They inspire me and I admire their friendship and sisterhood.
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I always say that duets are twice the fun and half the price of privates. If this is something you’d like to try, grab a partner (definitely doesn’t have to be your sister) and signup at our website or at mindbody onljne.

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Hey!
I’m Allison. I’m the proud owner of Pilatesdetroit.
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I have 3 kids, 2 big ones in college and a 7th grader. I am a licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Stott Pilates Instructor and have worked in Outpatient Orthopedics for the past 25 years.
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My passion is treating the “hard” patients, people who have been told they are as good as they will get and yet, they don’t feel all that good.
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My vision for Pilatesdetroit is to combine Rehab and Pilates in order to achieve the BEST functional outcomes for all of our clients. It’s where fitness and wellness merge in a safe, effective and fun haven for Pilates lovers and Pilates newbies.
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What do I love most about Pilates?
I love that anyone and I mean anyone can do it. I love how small, controlled movements make big changes in clients’ posture, balance, strength and flexibility. I love the community it creates around itself and I love how much confidence it instills in our clients!
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Want to learn more about me and the 3 incredible instructors I work alongside of?
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Check out our bios at our website www.Pilatesdetroit.com. You can sign up for classes or schedule appointments through the links at our website as well. (Tap the hot pink boxes)
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***Attention….perfect form warning!!!
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Prepare yourself for the splendor and shine of a perfectly elongated spine in table top position. Head is aligned with the rest of the neutral spine. Abs are supported, scaps are stabilized and hips are centered over knees.
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If this all sounds like a different language to you and you are Pilates curious, you can still sign up for our New Kids classes and Buy 2 and get the 3rd FREE. Or, get 20% off our New Client 3 pack of privates.
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Signup at our website or through Mindbody onljne. This offer is available until Feb 14th💗
❤️
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Are you curious about Pilates?
Do you want to try Pilates in a safe environment with other new clients?
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At Pilatesdetroit, we offer two options to get started with your Pilates practice.
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Either start with our New Client Introductory Package of 3 private 55 minute sessions with a senior instructor or…
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Join our “New Kids on the Pilates Block” classes every Saturday and Sunday at 9am and learn alongside 4-5 other new clients to Pilates. For the month of January, we are offering an incredible promo of Buy 2, Get 1 Free “New Kids” classes.
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The choice is yours, their are no bad decisions here and we are excited to help you fall in love with Pilates and your body!

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It’s that time again…for us to humbly ask you to cast your vote for Pilatesdetroit to be featured in the Hour Detroit magazine “Best of Detroit” for pilates classes.
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Being a small business, this kind recognition means a lot to all of us, especially our instructors. Their hard work and above-and-beyond dedication and positivity are only matched by the intense training and education they have achieved and continue to pursue.
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Thank you in advance for your support. As always, we really appreciate you!!
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Follow the link in our stories to cast your vote!

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Happy 20th Birthday Rachy Nak!
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My beautiful one and only, I’m so grateful to have you in my life. You’re our everything💗
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Wishing you all your wishes come true!

Wishing everyone a very Happy Holiday, it’s been an amazing year watching clients get stronger, stand taller, feel more flexible and better able to enjoy their lives.
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Thank you for trusting us and for showing up for yourselves. No one deserves it more than you!!

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It’s party time!!!
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Well first Pilates, then we will celebrate another insanely awesome year of 100s, legs in straps, teasers, short spines, stomach massages, mermaids,elephants and single thigh stretches.
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Join us on Wednesday, December 21st at 7pm for some yummy snacks, drinks, music, giveaways and all things Pilates!
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Whether you are brand new to our studio or you’ve been coming for so long we call you Norm, come by and enjoy a little holiday cheer with us!
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Message us if you know you’re coming, feel free to bring friends and/or just show up. It’s a super casual vibe.
🥂 🥂🥂🥂
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Cheers to a juicy Sunday of movement, a little self-care and some chill time. Hope you have a sweet day!
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Go online to our website or Mindbody and check out our class schedule for the week. Plenty of opportunities to get your Pilates on!

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It’s been a few years since we have offered a FREE community class as a token of our appreciation to all of you.
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It’s time!
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Join Niki C, Friday November 25th at 10-11a or 11-12p, for a FREE “Pumpkin Pie Coma” reformer class.
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Signup is available online through the website or Mindbody. Please limit your signup to one class and share our expression of gratitude with your friends and family.
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We are humbled, grateful and honored to be your partners in health and fitness. Thank you for choosing our team and studio along your Pilates journey!
-Beth, Nicki G, Niki C & Allison
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Friday Featured Instructor (& Fitness Fiend):
Nicki G!!!
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This woman does it ALL and she brings out the very best in her clients. Just the right touch of encouragement, excitement, tough love and brilliance defines her teaching method.
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Nicki loves to move, dance, sing, meet new people, help others and love on her family, friends and clients. She is the first to see true potential in a new client and always willing to go the extra mile to help them fall in love with themselves and Pilates.
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Nicki teaches privates, duets, and small group classes. Her classes are challenging, exciting, creative and bold. She often teaches to a sold out crowd.
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To learn more about Nicki and the rest of our team, go to our website and read more about us!!!

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Happy 13th Birthday Jonah Nak…jojo, Jibbz, jiblet, jonesy, smushy, our baby and everyone’s loyal, fun-loving and mushy best friend. We love you more!

Happy 18th Birthday bubbie!
I couldn’t love you more and I couldn’t be more proud of you. Wishing all your birthday wishes come true 💚🤍

Just waitin on his next client 💙

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Friday Instructor Feature: Niki C!!!
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Look at the smile on this Pilates goddess! Instructor, educator, dancer, healer. Just to name a few!
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Niki C. brings her extensive knowledge of bodies and how to help them function well to each and every interaction she has with clients.
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As our rehab pilates specialist, Niki takes into consideration your health history while programming your session to maximize your body’s potential, safely and effectively.
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Go online to our website or Mindbody to book your New client introductory package of 3 private sessions with Niki!

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How it started…
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How it’s going!!!
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Grateful for growth, a hard working community of clients and instructors and for the opportunity to help others help themselves feel their best!!

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2nd place!!!
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Hour Detroit Magazine in the “2022 Best of Detroit” edition named Pilatesdetroit number✌️for Best Pilates classes in Detroit!!!
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It was an honor to be nominated amongst so many hard-working, talented, creative and caring Pilates studios and their amazing teams. Our Pilates community is rich with highly trained and compassionate teachers and studio owners.
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We are so grateful to our own team, our clients and our supporters who voted for Pilatesdetroit and show up to our studio with their effort, loyalty and love.
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Thank you for making the dreams of our Pilates family a reality!!!


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Nicole is a smart, fierce and athletic instructor who pushes her clients to the edge of their capabilities. But rest assured, she is also nurturing, patient and supportive in her approach.
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Are you looking to find your best physical self? Are you ready to trust your journey in the hands of a 20 year Pilates professional?
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We got you!!!


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I caved!!!

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I am Allie Nak on TikTok. To download the app and watch more videos, tap:https://m.tiktok.com/invitef/download?username=muser&platform=facebook TikTok

Sometimes it’s hard to resist grabbing a Mermaid stretch alongside one of our amazing clients!!
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Our Pilatesdetroit team of 4 (Nicole, Niki, Beth and Allison) has 80+ years of combined Pilates instruction, practice and expertise between us.
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Signing up as a new client with us is easier than ever. Our schedule has expanded, we are offering a new client introductory special of 3 private sessions for a discounted rate and we welcome all levels of Pilates enthusiasts!
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We can’t wait to see YOU in the studio. DM or go to the website for more details.

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