Business Details
4 Years
experience
Your Premier Classical Pilates Studio in West Monroe, LA
Bon Temps Classical Pilates was founded on the belief that movement heals. Our studio, established in West Monroe, Louisiana, offers a sanctuary for individuals seeking physical and mental transformation through the Classical Pilates method. Our team of certified instructors combines hands-on treatment with Pilates exercises to address pain and movement dysfunction, emphasizing posture, breathing, and core control. With decades of combined experience in fitness, rehabilitation, and wellness, we guide clients toward improved strength, flexibility, and overall well-being.Our mission is to make Classical Pilates accessible to the Northern Louisiana community, fostering a holistic approach to health. We prioritize personalized attention, offering private sessions tailored to individual needs while maintaining a welcoming environment for group classes. Our commitment to continuous education ensures our instructors stay at the forefront of Pilates methodology, delivering safe and effective practices that empower clients to reconnect with their bodies.
Services
Private Pilates Sessions
Group Equipment Classes
Mat Classes
Therapeutic Packages
Semi-Private Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2022
Highlights and features
- Locally owned studio with certified Classical Pilates instructors
- Therapeutic approach combining Pilates with rehabilitative techniques
- Flexible scheduling for morning, afternoon, and evening classes
- Personalized private and semi-private session options available
- Community-focused wellness programs for all fitness levels
Associations and certifications
- Power Pilates Classical Certification
- Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification
What people say
Improve physical strength
Balance and flexibility
Stronger and healthier
Healing effects
Profound effects
Services
Private Pilates Sessions
Customized 60-minute sessions with certified instructors focusing on individual needs. Combines hands-on treatment with Pilates exercises to improve posture, core strength, and mobility. Ideal for rehabilitation and personalized fitness goals.
Group Equipment Classes
45-minute sessions for up to four participants using Pilates apparatus. Enhances strength, flexibility, and body awareness through guided equipment-based exercises. Promotes community learning while maintaining individual progress.
Mat Classes
Foundational classes focusing on core control, balance, and spinal alignment. Uses bodyweight exercises to build strength and flexibility. Suitable for beginners and complements equipment-based training.
Therapeutic Packages
Structured programs combining mat and reformer classes for injury rehabilitation. Addresses alignment, breathing, and movement patterns to restore function. Designed for clients seeking non-invasive pain management solutions.
Sampler Package
Three-part experience including private session, mat class, and reformer class. Provides comprehensive introduction to Pilates methodology. Perfect for new clients exploring different training formats and benefits.
People
Marcia Donald
Founder/Owner
Certified Pilates instructor with 600-hour Power Pilates training. Former dental practice manager turned wellness entrepreneur. Combines personal experience in post-surgery rehabilitation with classical Pilates methodology to serve Northern Louisiana communities.
Lia Cannon
Instructor
200-hour registered yoga teacher and marathon runner with 40+ years in fitness. Completed 600-hour Classical Pilates certification. Specializes in injury prevention and biomechanics for active lifestyles.
Phyllis Sampognaro
Apprentice Instructor
Currently pursuing Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification. Uses personal experience recovering from neck injuries through Pilates to help others achieve pain-free movement and physical wellness.
Monica Mobley
Apprentice Instructor
Training for Peak Pilates Level 2 certification. Combines graphic design background with passion for movement therapy. Focuses on classical Pilates equipment and its benefits for mental-physical connection.
Questions
What Pilates certifications do your instructors hold?
Our instructors hold 600-hour Power Pilates Classical Certification and Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification, ensuring expertise in authentic Pilates methodology.
Do you offer beginner-friendly classes?
Yes, we provide Therapeutic Packages and Sampler Packages specifically designed for beginners to learn foundational Pilates principles safely and effectively.
What equipment is used in group sessions?
Group equipment classes utilize reformers, towers, chairs, and barrels to provide comprehensive Pilates training for up to four participants per session.
Can Pilates help with injury rehabilitation?
Our therapeutic programs combine Pilates with rehabilitative techniques to address pain management and movement dysfunction under certified instructors' guidance.
What are your class schedule options?
We offer morning, afternoon, and evening classes Monday-Thursday, including mat classes, equipment sessions, and yoga at various times to accommodate busy schedules.
Reviews (1)
Alisa Lear
Jan 09, 2020
Report
Staff's ability to emphasize student's strengths, to meet our needs is amazing. Whether you want to find it, keep it, or strengthen it ... this is the place. Group classes or individual, everyone is kind, patient and so very knowledgeable. Love Bon Temps!
