Trauma-Informed Group Mat Pilates Classes in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Pilates instructor, Sara Fisher, is sitting cross-legged on a black exercise mat in a studio fitness room with Pilates mats set up in front of her. There is a mirrored wall behind her.

Current Schedule

Wednesdays 11:00-11:45am ET at Key to Change Wellness

Thursdays 8:30-9:20am ET at Ember Movement Studio

Saturdays 9:00-9:45am ET at Key to Change Wellness

Class Info + Booking: Key to Change Wellness
Class Info + Booking: Ember Movement Studio

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.

Sara is smiling with her hair in a top bun, holding small pink dumbells in one hand and carrying a rolled up yoga mat, Pilates magic circle, and Pilates ball in her other hand.

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, some 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. You are welcome to bring and use your own mat.

    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.

  • If you’re contagiously sick, please stay home and get well and come back to class when you’re feeling better.

    If you have a major injury, it’s always best to let it heal first before doing any form of exercise. Depending on the severity and type of injury, there are usually many Pilates exercises that can still be done with proper modifications. If you have an injury and would like me to be aware so I can help modify exercises during class, please let me know before class and I’ll do my best to offer you modifications throughout class that are safe for your body.

    As always, please clear it with your doctor before practicing Pilates or any other forms of exercise or movement whether you have an injury or not.

  • 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.