Connect to Yourself with Pilates

Group Mat Pilates

Sara’s teaching style makes weekly group mat Pilates classes approachable for multiple fitness levels , whether you’re a beginner or already have experience. Please pre-register for class. Classes are limited to 8 people, so book your classes in advance to save your spot. Class may be canceled if there are little to no reservations.

Private Pilates Instruction

Sara offers private Pilates instruction for reformer, tower, and mat. This is the best way to set and reach your goals with the highest level of support and care.

  • Pricing: 30-minute intro session (new clients only) $40 / 60-minute single session $100 / 60-minute 5 session pack $450 / 60-minute 10 session pack $800

  • Location: Classes are located in The Studio at Key to Change Wellness, located at 140 W 14th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402.

  • Availability: Monday-Thursday mornings. If you’re interested in a different day or time, contact me to request an alternate time slot outside of what is available below.

What is Pilates?

Joseph Pilates invented the movement practice known as Pilates in the early 1900s. Originally called Contrology, the practice consists of making repetitive movements with and without equipment. Pilates is known to increase core strength, improve balance, decrease stress, and more.

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Sara’s Pilates Approach

Sara’s main goal as a facilitator in the wellness space is to help people feel safe, confident, and in control of their bodies and experience.

Because healing and growth can look different for everyone, Sara takes pride in meeting her clients at any stage of a wellness journey. By holding space for people of all shapes, sizes, gender expressions, and abilities, she empowers them to cultivate bodily autonomy and take charge of their own experience.

Pilates FAQs

  • Bring yourself, an exercise mat, water, and an open mind! Extra mats and hand towels are available for use in a limited quality on a first-come, first-serve basis.

    Grip socks can be worn during group mat Pilates classes, but are not required. Mat Pilates is traditionally done without shoes on. Wear clothing you’re comfortable moving around in.

  • Please wear soft, comfortable clothing without any external zippers, grommets, or other hard pieces. Do not wear sharp jewelry and hair accessories. These hard and sharp components can damage the vinyl surfaces of the Pilates equipment.

    Gripper socks are highly recommended. If you’re able, please purchase your own gripper socks before your appointment (there are no gripper socks for sale at the studio). Gripper socks increase your safety by preventing slips on the equipment and also help to keep the environment clean by significantly reducing the spread of germs and fungus.

    If your hair is long, plan to tie your hair up so it doesn’t get caught or pulled in the Pilates equipment.

    Bring water and a hand towel to your appointment.

  • If you’re contagiously sick, please stay home and get well.

    Private Pilates is recommended over group classes if you have any chronic pain or injuries. While Sara tries her best to offer modifications for chronic conditions and injuries in her group classes, you will experience a greater benefit in a private setting since Sara can adapt everything to your specific needs.

    As always, please clear it with your doctor before practicing Pilates or any other movement

  • Location: Group mat Pilates classes and private instruction with Sara are located in The Studio at Key to Change Wellness, located at 140 W 14th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Key to Change Wellness is located inside the Norspring Health and Wellness building.

    Parking: There is a free parking lot for customers on the north side of the building. You can enter in the main Norspring Health and Wellness doors or in a door to the far left of the main entrance doors on the north side of the building (look for a Key to Change Wellness sign on the door).

  • For private Pilates appointments at Key to Change Wellness, expect to do a combination of reformer, tower, and/or mat exercises. Various Pilates props may also be used during your appointment to provide additional support and challenges.

  • Classical Pilates follows the approach Joseph Pilates originally intended when he invented the practice in the early twentieth century. It follows a strict order with minimal variation and uses specific equipment and apparatus.

    Contemporary Pilates is based on the fundamentals of Classical Pilates and incorporates modern fitness and physical therapy techniques. Contemporary Pilates also introduces new props and equipment that were not used by Joseph Pilates.

    Sara decided to get certified in Classical Pilates to have a better understanding of its authentic history and approach. Sara celebrates all methods of physical movement that help others feel better.