Laurie Johnson, Author at The Pilates Studio

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Notification of Closure During Pandemic

To all our wonderful clients and friends,

With heavy hearts and so much compassion for the world right now we are announcing that The Pilates Studio will be closed until further notice.

Important Info:

All of your packages and memberships are on hold until we open again. No need to worry about expiration dates.
Any updates will be posted on our website: ThePilatesStudioinHadley.com

The good news:

We will be offering Private Tele-Sessions with Katrina.
Our online Tele-Class membership is up!

Our online Tele-class membership means you get access to:

Daily live mat classes
Community check ins with Katrina
Our growing library of on demand classes and more
20% off Tele-Private sessions.

This membership is a suggested price of $100/month however we know everyone is experiencing the financial stress and struggle as us so we’d love to give you access to this membership for any amount you can afford.

More Info about Tele-Class Membership

The Pilates Studio has been our sole livelihood, our passion and our dream come true for the last 20 years. We have such full hearts for each and everyone one of you who have supported us in so many ways.

We are committed to getting our front door open as soon as possible!

Click HERE to get your monthly tele-class membership

Spring Forward Reformer Series

Wednesdays 6:15pm with Suzanne

2/26- 4/1 with a make up class scheduled for 4/8

TPS Website description image SPRING FORWARD

Join a fun group for a creative evening workout and interesting challenges.

You’ll start on February 26th, and each week your balance, core stability, and body mobility will improve with challenging and creative Reformer exercises. In no time, you will be anticipating Spring instead of loathing Winter.

And the best part? Week after week, as you leave class feeling fantastic, you’ll notice it’s lighter out than it was the week before.

March Matness

A world wide celebration of Pilates on Instagram & And a studio celebration of Mat Classes!

WIN $200 in Studio Credit

click here for all the details

Classical Mat Series

Join us for a very special series offered during

Classical Mat Series

All 5 Tuesdays in March at 2pm

with Kristy $99 | 5 week series

A floor work version of the classical Pilates method.

The focus is on executing precise movements that originate from the core of your body, activating and engaging the deepest layers of muscles to stabilize and support your spine and pelvis. Central tenants of each class will be centering, precision, flexibility, breath, flow, and a mind-body connection.

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Our new App was released in January 2020. The previous App will no longer work.

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New Class Series for 2020

OUR WINTER CLASS SERIES BEGIN SOON ...

Next Series Series Starts: January 9, 2020

Still Standing

Pilates for balance and fall prevention.

Over this six week series you will progressively challenge your balance & coordination, as well as strengthen & condition muscles that promote proper gait.

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Our Winter Series start January 8th and February 26th

Pilates for Riders

Over the six week series you'll learn ways to improve posture in the saddle, strengthen legs & abdominals and increase hip mobility.

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2 Series starting in January

Beginner Reformer

Your instructor will introduce you to all the parts and pieces of the Reformer and teach you exercises that will leave you completely confident to sign up for any of our regular weekly Reformer and/or Reformer/Tower classes.

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Our 4 week series starts 1/4/2020

Konnector Reformer

Bring your Reformer workout to the next level.
The Konnector utilizes a 1 rope pulley system that facilitates full-body integration and stronger core activation in dynamic new ways.

more info

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The Pilates Studio is fabulous! All of the staff are highly knowledgeable and supportive in achieving fitness goals. I have come so far the past two years that I have been working out here!
Having arthritis can be a challenge but there is always a modification available. Exercises I couldn’t do, I can now! My pain is much reduced, bone density has improved as well as my strength and confidence!

Patricia L.

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I have been doing Pilates regularly, on a weekly basis, for about 12 years, and I found it very helpful with a pain management. It's not only cheaper than co-pay at physical therapy, it is more fun and social. For my physical issues, it definitely works better than yoga did, I like the focus on mobility and toning and general tips for daily functioning. So yes, that's why I usually go for 2x a week at the Hadley Pilates Studio. The knowledgeable & friendly staff helps, too!

Peter H.

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We are so fortunate to have a top rate Pilates Studio right here in our little Valley. I love mat classes but the apparatus classes are also very professionally conducted. Mat or apparatus, you feel like they have their eyes on every aspect of your body form, which is critical to avoiding and healing injuries. I’m a physician who has accumulated my share of joint injuries from several types of exercise over the years. At this point, it’s hard to trust anyone with my body. But here, I know these fine teachers have my health in mind every moment of my workout.

Deirdre C.

Beginner Reformer Series

Does the idea of getting to the gym in the New Year leave you feeling.....bleh?

Us too.

That's why we want to ask you this question........

Are you ready to fall in love with your exercise?

2 Six Week Series start in early January.

We create and teach goal based classes that give you the workout you need,
to get the results you want,
doing exercise you love.

Important information about our software

For months we have been working very hard with our software vendor, Wellness Living. We have been letting them know of the problems that we have been having, and communicating all of our frustration on your behalf. Despite our sincere belief that the issues we have raised should be fixed by the vendor, we could not get them to agree.

Unfortunately, last week we came to the conclusion with the vendor that we cannot move forward together. While we hoped to work out a short-term agreement with them, the outcome is that we will be switching to a new system within a matter of weeks.

We realize the timing of this change is unfortunate, especially since we’ve recently been making a push for you to buy packages online. We can assure you, however, that we are working diligently to make the transition as smooth as possible for you and our dedicated staff. We will be sending out additional information with everything you need to know as we get closer to the transition.

What Happens Next?

We have determined that the Mindbody system has the right mix of features and ease of use for our client’ needs. Their strong industry reputation, their dedication to continuing to enhance their software over the past few years, and their experience working with larger studios like ours serves to reinforce that belief.

Mindbody is working with us to transfer all key data in Wellness Living to their system. This will make the transition as seamless as possible, since schedules, purchases, and bookings will be migrated automatically. For security reasons we cannot migrate credit card data. We will be closing our credit card processing account with Wellness Living and opening a new one with Mindbody. Your credit Card information will be reentered at your next transaction and we will work closely with you to make that process as simple as possible.

How Does This Effect Me Today?

For now there is nothing for you to do. For the next two weeks you will continue using Wellness Living as you have been. We will send further emails and post details of action steps that need to be taken in the future. We will also be available to show you everything you need to know about the new software when the time comes.

If you have any immediate questions or concerns, please direct them to Katrina. She will be will be handling all of your questions, which will allow Laurie and Mark to focus on the transition of our software system.

Plingo

You've just gotten into your fall routine. After a hectic summer you're back to your regular Pilates routine and you feel GREAT! It's amazing how tall and strong you feel when you do Pilates 3-4x a week.

But now the holidays. They come faster every year. There's 4pm darkness, holiday travel, school events, work parties, snowy weather..it goes on. Your Pilates routine slips.

We get it. That's why we play PLINGO in November!

All you need to do to play is get your Plingo card at the studio. Do what the card says (i.e take a mat class, do Pilates on a Monday, Try a new instructor, etc). Not only will you stay on track but you'll have a blast doing it. PLUS: You could win a $500 studio credit!

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Nate Olson Pilates Instructor

Nate Olson NCPT

Pilates Instructor

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Nate Olson credits the Pilates method with reversing the ill effects of a sedentary lifestyle and helping him return to healthy movement and physical fitness.

As a Polestar certified Pilates instructor, he takes great satisfaction in guiding others along the same path towards health and wellbeing.

Nate calls himself an "all-around" runner who enjoys exploring different distances from sprints to the half marathon. Lower leg injuries in high school put him off running for many years, but he started running again as part of a "life reboot" coinciding with his introduction to Pilates.

He realized that healthy movement was a big part of what he was missing, and that the forward motion of running helped him in all aspects of my life. Feeling firsthand the changes that the Runity method produced in his running mechanics was what interested him to become a Runity coach.

The emphasis on helping runners of all ages and abilities is what he appreciates most about the Runity program. The relationship between Pilates and running has helped him better understand the biomechanics involved in running, and provided invaluable cross-training to improve flexibility, posture and body awareness.

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Nate has great energy. He always incorporates participants requests and keeps class fresh by showing us new things and utilizing different props.

Jennifer U.

Carmela P.

I am so grateful that my dr. referred me to Katrina and the Pilates Studio. I have had 2 back surgeries and Katrina has been amazing at helping me to work through some fear and apprehension to gain strength again. I totally respect her expertise as she works with so many of us who have our own story working on our individual programs. I take her small group class and have met some great people who are part of the group as well! I have also taken classes with Nate and Kathy - both super! And Kay, another staff person, has been so supportive in understanding both the physical and emotional part of this recovery journey. Everyone is behind you and I'm feeling stronger every day! Thanks, Katrina (and all!)

Jennifer U.

Nate has great energy. He always incorporates participants requests and keeps class fresh by showing us new things and utilizing different props.

Maura O.

I’d never tried Pilates before and signed up for a Beginner Series of individual sessions. I was hooked right away and added more individual sessions to keep progressing.
The instructor, Nate, has been incredibly helpful! He is specific in his instruction and always encouraging - exactly what I needed. And he tailors our sessions to address my particular issues and goals. I’m only a few weeks in and already feel better than I used to.
I also signed up for a beginner reformer class as soon as it was offered and am excited to be learning more and doing Pilates more often.
I’m very happy that I started coming here!

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