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Your Trusted Pilates Studio in Palm Springs
At Pilates Palm Springs, we specialize in personalized Pilates instruction designed to repair and renew the body through mindful movement. Founded on the principle of individualized attention, our studio offers private, semi-private, and small group classes that address each client's unique physical needs. With over 15 years of combined experience, our certified instructors utilize a deep understanding of body mechanics to improve posture, alleviate pain, and enhance overall physical and mental well-being.Our approach integrates structural assessment, dynamic alignment techniques, and brain-body coordination to create lasting improvements in mobility and strength. We serve clients of all ages and fitness levels, from injury recovery to athletic performance optimization, maintaining a commitment to professional excellence and client-centered care.
Services
Private Pilates Lessons
Group Reformer Classes
Semi-Private Instruction
Mat Work Sessions
Home Visit Training
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized Pilates instruction tailored to individual needs and goals
- Our certified instructors combine decades of dance and therapeutic movement expertise
- We emphasize proper body mechanics and injury prevention techniques
- Small class sizes ensure individual attention and form correction
- Proven results in pain relief and improved physical performance
What people say
Personalized program
Expert teachers
Pain relief
Improved mobility
Welcoming atmosphere
Services
Private Pilates Lessons
Customized private sessions focus on individual needs through personalized movement programs. Our certified instructors provide hands-on guidance to improve posture, alleviate chronic pain, and enhance body awareness. Each session combines structural assessment with targeted exercises to develop strength, flexibility, and mindful movement patterns.
Group Reformer Classes
Intimate reformer classes maintain a maximum of four participants for personalized attention. Instructors modify exercises to suit varying fitness levels while maintaining proper form and technique. These sessions build core strength, improve alignment, and foster community through shared movement experiences.
Mat Work Sessions
Mat-based Pilates focuses on fundamental movement principles using body weight resistance. Classes emphasize proper spinal alignment, core engagement, and transitional movements. Instructors provide verbal cues and manual adjustments to develop body awareness and functional strength.
Semi-Private Instruction
Semi-private sessions pair two clients with one instructor for balanced attention. This format combines personalized instruction with partner motivation while maintaining individualized exercise modifications. Sessions focus on improving movement quality through interactive feedback and progressive challenges.
Home Visit Training
Personalized home visits bring expert instruction to your private space. Instructors adapt sessions to available equipment while maintaining technical precision. This service provides convenience without compromising the quality of individualized movement education and form correction.
People
Susan Salk
Director and Teacher
Certified Pilates instructor with 20+ years teaching experience, former pre-med student turned movement specialist. Combines dance background with therapeutic bodywork expertise to create personalized movement solutions for improved physical function.
Stephen Miermont
Teacher
Former Cirque du Soleil artist with 25 years fitness expertise. Develops athletic training programs combining Pilates with performance conditioning. Specializes in working with diverse populations from seniors to elite athletes through precise movement instruction.
Honey Frid
Teacher
30-year movement educator certified in multiple modalities including Garuda Method. Creates dynamic sessions integrating dance principles with functional movement patterns. Focuses on helping clients develop body awareness through engaging, progressive exercises.
Brian Murphy
Teacher
Certified Pilates instructor with 25 years experience, former professional ballet dancer. Uses performance background to enhance movement quality and injury prevention. Educates clients on applying Pilates principles to daily activities for improved physical function.
Questions
What Pilates experience levels do you accommodate?
We offer classes for all levels from beginner to advanced, with private sessions available for complete newcomers.
How does Pilates help with chronic pain?
Our instructors identify movement patterns causing pain, then develop personalized programs to improve alignment and body mechanics.
What should I wear to a Pilates session?
Wear comfortable exercise clothing that allows movement and socks for hygiene during equipment use.
Can Pilates improve athletic performance?
Yes, our method enhances body awareness, core strength, and movement efficiency that translates to better sports performance.
Do you offer equipment-based Pilates sessions?
Yes, we have reformers and specialized equipment for comprehensive Pilates training in private and small group settings.
How often should I attend Pilates sessions?
Most clients benefit from 1-3 sessions weekly, with frequency determined by individual goals and progress.
Reviews (4)
Jersey Sf
Jan 10, 2020
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Love Club Pilates Palm Springs. I highly recommend this Club. They hire great instructors all around. This Club is clean and well run. I really look forward to every class at all levels.
Debbie C.
Aug 21, 2019
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I prepaid for 5 Pilates sessions here and got 3 classes in but got a call cancelling my 4th session and Susan stating they would call back to reschedule. I never got a call back, literally they never called back. One Week, two Weeks, 3 Weeks. I called and left messages no return call. Nothing until I called wanting the remainder of my balance returned. Susan then returned my call and said she would return my balance, it's now been two Weeks and nothing. Don't PRE-PAY this Business, they are not well run
Deborah L.
Jan 10, 2018
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As a visiting Pilates teacher on vacation, I was looking to get in a couple of "me-time" Pilates sessions while my husband was at his conference. A colleague recommended Susan Salk at Pilates Palm Springs. I scheduled both a small group class and a private lesson. Susan was very welcoming and her studio has a homey, comfortable feeling. The studio is fully equipped with all of the Pilates apparatus, props and other "toys" that can make every session an adventure. The class was a trio; we were each given hands-on individual instruction, a challenging workout and I felt stretched
Leanne L.
Oct 11, 2015
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If you are looking for traditional pilates in an intimate setting this is your place. I have only taken one reformer class and it was great, but have taken about 30 private sessions with both Nicole and Susan and highly recommend it.
