Reach Pilates

04/02/2024

Today, April 1st marks my 20th year in business. I opened Reach Pilates in 2004 with guidance from Charlotte Addington Weikel who was my first Pilates mentor and Linda Marshall from the Safety Harbor Chamber. Stewart Davis was my first student at the studio. Linda Pindjak and Ginger Rogers Snyder, two of my earliest students still take lessons every week!

I’ve met many of you through the studio. You’ve been my students, attended workshops or events I’ve hosted, mentored me and commiserated with me over the ups and downs of studio ownership. I’m so grateful to each of you for allowing me to share the brilliant work of Joseph Pilates with you.

I opened in a small room with a Cadillac, a single reformer a Wunda chair and some yoga mats. Now I occupy a sunny 1,000 square foot studio full of equipment, much of it traditional, as my teaching evolved to embrace Classical Pilates. I weathered the recession and survived the pandemic. I’ve operated in the black every year since opening. So I’m feeling pretty proud today. And thankful.

I’m hosting celebration at the studio on Saturday, April 6th from 4-7. It’s a drop-in event and if you’d like to stop by you’re welcome.

02/04/2020

Get to know the amazing Peter Roel, a Master Pilates Teacher who will be offering a weekend of continuing education at my studio, Reach Pilates, May 1-3. You can use Peter's special codes for Pilates Anytime and Pilatesology to experience his teaching technique first hand. Early bird discount for this workshop ends on February 10th. PM me to register.

09/05/2014

Join us on Friday, September 19th from 5-8 pm for an Open House and help us celebrate our 10th Anniversary at the studio. Bring along your families and friends and show off your favorite exercise. Catch up with old friends and meet Elaine Hatcher, our new teacher. We'll be serving snacks and showing archival film footage of Joseph Pilates. It is also Third Friday in Safety Harbor and Main Street will be full of festivities. Save the date and come on by!

07/18/2014

Hosting an open house for Safety Harbor wellness professionals on Sunday August 3rd, 11 am - 1 pm.

07/04/2014

Friday September 12th thru Sunday September 14th.
Pat Guyton returns to Reach for a weekend intensive!
Pilates & Function: Intricacy of the Interior

The first step to becoming a professional Pilates teacher is completing a comprehensive education program. Next, your practice as a Pilates teacher begins. It’s the first step on your personal journey to mastery. Along the way, it is critical to reevaluate your teaching skills periodically and to actively participate in your own Pilates exercise program.
The most effective way to maintain your zest and enthusiasm for teaching is to look to the basics and discover new tools.
In this workshop you’ll learn:
Pilates mat and equipment exercises with a new perspective that you can implement immediately.
Progression of exercise sequencing to create individual exercise programs for all ages and skill level.
Cueing using imagery based on functional anatomy for faster client progress.
Critical thinking for client assessment and future program development.
Motivation to ignite your personal commitment to your regular practice of Pilates.
Pat will be available for solution-focused privates during the day on Friday. Pat will begin a weekend of learning with a master mat class at 5:30 Friday afternoon, followed by a welcome celebration. Saturday and Sunday will begin with one-hour mat classes and lunch is included both days. We will explore exercises from the Mat repertoire, and sequences for the Reformer and Cadillac/Tower. Expect to come away with a deeper understanding of Pilates and anatomy that will enrich your teaching and practice of Pilates. You can’t beat the value of hands on experience in a small group environment.
Early Registration thru 7/20 $450 After 7/20 $500 Master Class only $50
To register email us or call 727-656-9587

http://reachpilatesfl.com/workshops/

The first step to becoming a professional Pilates teacher is completing a comprehensive education program. Next, your practice as a Pilates teacher begins. It’s the first step on your personal journey to mastery. Along the way, it is critical to reevaluate your teaching skills periodically and to ac…