Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pilates & Rehabilitation Studio in Traverse City
Founded in 2009 by Nicola Conraths and Bridgit Frank, Village Pilates provides personalized fitness and rehabilitation coaching in Traverse City, Michigan. Our studio specializes in Pilates and the GYROTONIC method, delivered through private sessions tailored to individual needs. With a team of STOTT-trained instructors, we prioritize creating a supportive, non-competitive environment where clients receive focused attention. We collaborate with physicians and therapists to address injuries or health concerns, ensuring safe and effective progress. Our approach emphasizes core strength, posture improvement, and holistic wellness, fostering long-term physical benefits.Clients benefit from small class sizes, customized home exercises, and a commitment to individualized care. Over 15 years of combined experience informs our expertise in kinesiology, posture alignment, and adaptive training techniques. We maintain partnerships with local healthcare professionals to enhance rehabilitation outcomes. Our mission is to empower clients through movement education that builds strength, flexibility, and confidence. The studios location at 601 South Garfield Avenue offers convenient access to Traverse City residents seeking specialized fitness solutions.
Services
Pilates Private Instruction
Pilates Reformer Duets
Pilates Mix Classes
GYROTONIC Training
Mat Classes
Rehabilitation Programs
Posture Correction
Core Strength Development
Injury Recovery
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized Pilates and GYROTONIC sessions tailored to individual fitness and rehabilitation needs.
- Our STOTT-trained instructors combine technical expertise with adaptive teaching methods for all skill levels.
- We collaborate with physicians and therapists to ensure safe, medically informed rehabilitation programs.
- Small class sizes guarantee individual attention while maintaining a supportive, non-competitive environment.
- Over 15 years of combined experience in kinesiology, posture correction, and movement therapy expertise.
Associations and certifications
- STOTT PILATES
What people say
Pain free
Stronger core
Personalized attention
Improved flexibility
Expert instructors
Services
Pilates Private Instruction
One-on-one Pilates training tailored to individual goals, focusing on core strength, posture, and rehabilitation. Sessions use specialized equipment or mat work to improve alignment and muscle balance. Instructors adapt techniques for all fitness levels, from injury recovery to athletic enhancement.
Pilates Reformer Duets
Partner-based reformer sessions combining personalized attention with shared learning. Adjustable resistance builds lean muscle while improving flexibility and joint stability. Ideal for those seeking structured progress with individualized modifications from certified instructors.
GYROTONIC Training
Three-dimensional movement system using specialized equipment to enhance strength, coordination, and range of motion. Fluid motions improve spinal health and joint mobility, benefiting those with chronic pain or movement limitations through guided, low-impact sequences.
Rehabilitation Programs
Medically informed programs addressing post-surgery recovery, chronic pain, and musculoskeletal conditions. Instructors collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure safe progression, focusing on core stabilization, posture correction, and functional movement patterns for lasting recovery.
Mat Classes
Community-based mat sessions emphasizing core engagement, flexibility, and mindful movement. Limited to small groups for individual attention, these classes teach foundational Pilates principles using body weight and props like foam rollers for accessible, effective workouts.
People
Bridgit Frank
Co-Founder
Certified STOTT Pilates instructor with 15+ years of experience in movement therapy. Specializes in rehabilitation programs, posture correction, and adaptive training techniques for clients with chronic pain or post-surgical needs.
Nicola Conraths
Co-Founder
Ballet instructor and Pilates expert with extensive studio management experience. Combines dance kinesiology with Pilates principles to develop programs that enhance body awareness and functional strength for diverse client needs.
Questions
What services does Village Pilates offer?
We specialize in Pilates private instruction, Reformer Duets, Pilates Mix classes, and GYROTONIC training for fitness and rehabilitation.
Are classes suitable for beginners?
Yes! Our private sessions and small classes accommodate all experience levels with personalized instruction.
Do you offer rehabilitation programs?
Yes, we collaborate with healthcare providers to create customized rehabilitation programs for injuries and chronic conditions.
What equipment is used in sessions?
We use Pilates reformers, GYROTONIC equipment, and mat-based training for comprehensive strength and flexibility development.
Where are mat classes held?
Mat classes occur at local yoga studios and the Traverse City Senior Center due to space limitations at our main studio.
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