Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pilates & Fitness Studio in Kingston, NY
At Physique, we specialize in transforming how individuals approach movement through Pilates, Gyrotonic, and Barre methodologies. Our studio prioritizes core engagement, flexible strength development, and comprehensive body education to address imbalances caused by improper stabilization. With over a decade of combined experience, our certified instructors guide clients through personalized movement systems that prevent injury, reduce tension, and enhance physical performance. Located in Kingston, New York, our 1,500-square-foot facility features specialized equipment and a design that promotes focused, energizing workouts.We serve diverse populations including athletes, dancers, post-rehabilitation clients, and individuals seeking improved daily mobility. Our approach integrates breathwork, spinal alignment, and muscle elongation to create sustainable strength and joint mobility. We maintain partnerships with movement specialists across Europe and the United States to continually refine our techniques. The studio's relocation to Delaware Avenue reflects our commitment to providing a clean, accessible environment for holistic physical development.
Services
Pilates Mat Classes
Gyrotonic Equipment Work
Barre Fitness
Movement Analysis
Post-Rehabilitation Training
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer certified instructors with over 10 years of combined experience in movement therapy
- Our studio features specialized equipment for Pilates, Gyrotonic, and Barre methodologies
- We provide personalized movement analysis to correct imbalances and prevent injuries
- Our techniques integrate breathwork and spinal alignment for holistic development
- We serve diverse populations from athletes to post-rehabilitation clients
What people say
Knowledgeable instructors
Effective techniques
Welcoming environment
Services
Pilates Mat Classes
Our Pilates mat classes focus on core strengthening through controlled movements and breath coordination. This method improves posture, muscle balance, and joint mobility while preventing injuries. Clients develop body awareness and proper stabilization techniques that enhance daily movement patterns.
Gyrotonic Equipment Work
Gyrotonic sessions use specialized equipment to combine stretching, strength training, and fluid movements. This approach increases spinal flexibility, joint mobility, and core stability while promoting natural movement patterns. Clients experience improved coordination and reduced muscle tension through guided resistance exercises.
Barre Fitness
Barre classes integrate strength training with ballet-inspired movements to develop long, lean muscles. Using the barre and supplemental props, clients improve posture, balance, and muscular endurance through low-impact, high-intensity exercises suitable for all fitness levels.
Movement Analysis
Our instructors conduct detailed movement assessments to identify imbalances and improper stabilization patterns. This analysis informs personalized exercise programs that correct asymmetries, improve alignment, and enhance overall physical performance through targeted movement re-education.
Post-Rehabilitation Training
Designed for individuals recovering from injuries or surgery, these sessions focus on gentle strength rebuilding and mobility restoration. Our methods safely reintroduce movement patterns while preventing re-injury through controlled exercises that promote tissue healing and functional recovery.
People
Petie Russo-Caratelli
Founder & Lead Instructor
Certified Pilates and Gyrotonic instructor with 9 years of teaching experience. Developed the studio's movement analysis system and trains instructors in proper stabilization techniques.
Mary Brodkin
Pilates Instructor
SUNY New Paltz graduate with 8 years of Pilates instruction experience. Specializes in postural correction and movement pattern rehabilitation under Petie Russo-Caratelli's mentorship.
Malvina Lorida
Movement Therapist
Professional dancer and holistic health coach with 3 years of Pilates and yoga instruction experience. Focuses on somatic healing techniques and performance enhancement for dancers.
Ariana Boffey
Certified Instructor
Newly certified Romanas Pilates instructor with specialized training in mat-based movement systems. Brings fresh energy to group classes while emphasizing proper form and technique.
Questions
What Pilates equipment do you use?
We use reformers, Cadillac trapezes, and specialized Gyrotonic equipment for resistance training and movement analysis.
Are classes suitable for beginners?
Yes, all classes accommodate various skill levels with modifications provided by instructors for different abilities.
How does Gyrotonic differ from Pilates?
Gyrotonic focuses on circular, spiraling movements with equipment resistance, while Pilates emphasizes linear movements and core stabilization.
What should I wear to class?
Wear form-fitting workout clothes that allow instructors to observe movement patterns and alignment.
Do you offer private sessions?
Yes, we provide personalized private sessions for movement analysis and customized exercise programming.
Can Pilates help with back pain?
Our method strengthens core muscles that support spinal alignment, often reducing chronic back pain through proper stabilization.
Reviews (2)
Sue Thorn
Aug 21, 2019
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I have been a student of Petie Russo since 2005. I began with Pilates classes and am currently taking Gyrokinesis and Gyrotonic classes with Petie in her Kingston Physique studio. The studio itself is beautiful with reclaimed wood and many plants that thrive in all of the natural light that filters through a wall of many windows. The studio is large and feels open even with all of the Pilates, Barre and Gyrotonic apparatus Petie has. She has it arranged beautifully, and even built in places for mats and small equipment to be stored nearly. The audio is always clean and fresh. Sometimes Petie will
Andrea H.
Mar 24, 2019
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Petie is an amazing instructor as she knows so much about how the body works. Even with my injuries, she always finds a way for me to engage in an exercise, and can alter it which allows me to feel empowered. I mostly take the gyrotonic sessions, and 100% of the time leave feeling so much better than when I walked through the door. I've been going for 2 years and was intimidated to walk in at first, but now I so look forward to my workouts with Petie.
