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14 Years
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Your Premier Pilates & Wellness Studio in Southeast Michigan
Reforming Foundations is a purpose-driven Pilates and wellness studio with locations in Berkley and Rochester, Michigan. Founded in 2012, we specialize in integrating modern Pilates with physical therapy principles to address injury rehabilitation, athletic training, and holistic wellness. Our certified instructors provide personalized one-on-one sessions and small-group classes limited to six participants, ensuring individualized attention. We offer infrared sauna therapy, therapeutic massage, and health coaching to support comprehensive wellness. The Reforming Foundations School of Pilates provides a 550-hour teacher training program grounded in biomechanics and movement science, preparing instructors to deliver transformative sessions.Our community-centered approach emphasizes inclusivity, with programs tailored to all fitness levels, ages, and movement abilities. We prioritize evidence-based practices, combining traditional Pilates techniques with contemporary adaptations to enhance mobility, strength, and mind-body connection. Our team includes licensed physical therapists and specialists in postpartum recovery, chronic pain management, and athletic performance. With flexible scheduling and a commitment to continuous improvement, we empower clients to achieve sustainable lifestyle changes and live confidently in their bodies.
Services
Pilates Classes
One-on-One Sessions
Teacher Training
Infrared Sauna
Massage Therapy
Physical Therapy
Health Coaching
Wellness Programs
Postpartum Recovery
Athletic Training
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Certified instructors with expertise in injury rehabilitation and athletic training
- Small-group classes limited to six participants for personalized attention
- Licensed physical therapists on staff for specialized care
- 550-hour teacher training program grounded in biomechanics and science
- Infrared sauna and massage therapy for comprehensive wellness
What people say
Challenging and fun
Regain confidence
Knowledgeable instructors
Visible strength improvements
Welcoming atmosphere
Services
Pilates Classes
Our small-group Pilates classes (max 6 participants) combine reformer, mat, and infrared modalities to build strength, improve alignment, and enhance mobility. Sessions incorporate movement science principles for controlled, effective workouts tailored to all fitness levels. Classes emphasize community support while ensuring individual progress through instructor-led modifications.
One-on-One Sessions
Personalized 50-minute sessions with certified instructors focus on injury rehabilitation, postural correction, and goal-specific training. Using balanced body equipment and tactile feedback, we develop customized programs to address chronic pain, postpartum recovery, or athletic performance needs with measurable progress tracking.
Teacher Training
Our 550-hour Pilates teacher training program blends anatomy education, biomechanics, and practical teaching experience. Graduates gain expertise in class programming, cueing techniques, and adapting exercises for diverse populations, preparing them to lead both group and private sessions with scientific precision and compassionate instruction.
Infrared Sauna
Michigan's first infrared Pilates studio offers detoxification sessions using deep-penetrating heat that increases circulation and metabolic rate. This non-invasive therapy aids muscle recovery, reduces inflammation, and complements Pilates practice by enhancing flexibility and stress relief through controlled thermal exposure.
Physical Therapy
Licensed physical therapists provide one-on-one care for injury recovery, chronic pain management, and mobility restoration. Treatment plans integrate Pilates-based exercises with evidence-based rehabilitation techniques to improve joint function, prevent re-injury, and build functional strength for daily activities and athletic performance.
People
Brooke Alexandra
Founder | CEO
Brooke founded Reforming Foundations in 2012 after discovering Pilates' rehabilitative benefits during her husband's cancer recovery. A STOTT-certified instructor with advanced training in athletic rehabilitation, she developed the studio's science-based methodology and leads its teacher training program.
Lindsay Brandt
Physical Therapist
Dr. Lindsay Brandt, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, integrates Pilates into clinical practice for injury prevention and mobility restoration. With 20+ years in movement rehabilitation, she co-develops the studio's wellness programs and trains instructors in biomechanically sound teaching methods.
Kellie
Pilates Instructor
Certified instructor specializing in foundational Pilates technique with emphasis on proper alignment and resistance control. Known for creating challenging yet accessible sessions that help clients build core strength and body awareness through progressive movement patterns.
Rebecca
Master Instructor
Experienced trainer recognized for creative reformer class programming that combines traditional Pilates repertoire with modern strength training elements. Focuses on controlled spinal mobility and functional movement patterns to improve clients' daily physical capabilities.
Taylor
Wellness Coach
Health coach designing personalized wellness plans that complement Pilates training. Specializes in sustainable lifestyle changes through nutrition guidance, stress management techniques, and goal-setting strategies aligned with clients' physical therapy and fitness objectives.
Questions
What Pilates equipment do you use?
We use Balanced Body reformers, towers, chairs, springboards, and Pilates arcs. Our studios also include infrared saunas and standard mat equipment with resistance bands, balls, and free weights.
Are classes suitable for beginners?
Yes! Our Foundations class teaches movement basics, and instructors provide modifications. We recommend starting with our Intro Session to learn proper technique before joining group classes.
Do you offer physical therapy services?
Yes, our licensed physical therapists provide one-on-one rehabilitation sessions focusing on injury recovery, chronic pain management, and mobility restoration using Pilates-based therapeutic exercises.
What is your teacher training program?
Our 550-hour program includes anatomy studies, biomechanics, and practical teaching experience. Graduates receive certification to teach both group and private Pilates sessions using our science-based methodology.
Can Pilates help with injury recovery?
Yes, our instructors collaborate with physical therapists to design rehabilitation programs that improve joint stability, correct imbalances, and restore functional movement patterns for post-injury recovery.
What wellness add-ons are available?
We offer infrared sauna sessions for detoxification and muscle recovery, therapeutic massage for tension relief, and personalized health coaching for lifestyle optimization alongside your Pilates practice.
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Reviews (4)
Jodi Quisling
Aug 26, 2021
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I feel very safe here and the staff is wonderful. Dr. Cecily Ciaramitaro has helped me in so many ways other physical therapists could not.
Donna Hollingsworth
May 31, 2021
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I found reforming foundations Pilates in February! It has been the answer I have been looking for! I have had one on one classes with Angela - Who showed me where my core was ! LOL pod classes with Stacy Kicks my butt every time! And recently had a mat class with Michelle- I have found each instructor to be professional and friendly! The owner, Brooke, made a point to introduce herself to me And Miranda, has called me to personally go over my schedule, or make suggestions on which programs would benefit me! So happy to say, with clean eating on my part And their excellent instruction I
Christopher Iloff
Apr 29, 2021
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Im a 46 year old avid cyclist with a history of lower back and pelvic issues. A history of adolescent power strength training coupled with a major fall in my mid-twenties led to years of 2,400 mg of ibuprofen a day, too many steroid injections to count, and at least half a dozen stints of physical therapy. None of that provided any lasting help or relief. I was introduced to Brooke and her Reforming Foundations practice about 2 years ago. Classes and 1:1 sessions had me feeling stronger than ever.
COVID shut down Riding and Pilates and doubled the time I was spending sitting at a desk. I woke
COVID shut down Riding and Pilates and doubled the time I was spending sitting at a desk. I woke
Taylor Renton
Jan 19, 2021
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I started doing private sessions at Reforming Foundations in 2019 when I realized it was cheaper than physical therapy I'd previously tried for hip dysplasia. That quickly turned into me falling in love with pilates and all of the staff. This year my health took a turn for the worse after multiple months of exposure to toxic black mold in my old office. This stirred up more joint issues and I returned for physical therapy since two PTs are now on staff at Reforming Foundations. I also was able to take advantage of the sauna in the studio (which my doctor said was the best way to get rid of mold
