FAQ – Performance Pilates

What makes Performance Pilates and Fascia different from other Pilates studios? 

Most studios focus on contracting individual muscles and teaching that everything starts from the “core.” At Performance Pilates and Fascia, we teach you how to move fascially using all of your muscles, your whole body as an integrated system. This creates a completely different movement experience, that frees tension, reduces pain, and helps you move with ease. When your body works together, you’ll feel stronger, lighter, and capable of doing more with less effort. 

 

Why does Performance Pilates and Fascia seem to cost more? 

Our instructors are among only 16 teachers in the U.S. trained in both Pilates and fascial movement. Our team of instructors includes 4 of them. Our newer instructors are the result of our in-house Instructor Certification Program to insure quality and consistency. We teach classical Pilates, but with a fascial approach that changes everything! As you learn concepts of tensegrity/distribution, elasticity and stretch & recoil, your body begins to open up, share load evenly, distributing effort through all of your muscles. You become more resilient, move with ease, and stay injury-free. 

 

How does Pilates relieve pain? 

Healing and caring for your fascia is essential. When fascia becomes damaged or dehydrated, it can create pain and discomfort. Through releasing tension and moving in multidirectional ways as we do in Pilates, your fascia begins to rehydrate, and return to a healthy state. It becomes more elastic, enabling the tissues to be more resilient, feeling springy and light, and improves the ability to stretch & recoil. The body’s bone relationships, structure and posture improve. When your body moves the way it’s designed to, pain naturally decreases, movement becomes easier. 

 

What do I wear? 

Choose comfortable, movement-friendly clothing…yoga pants, fitted sweatpants, and relaxed T-shirts all work great. We don’t wear shoes in Pilates. If you prefer socks, please choose ones with grip bottoms. Barefoot is always perfectly fine, too. 

 

What is Fascia and why does it matter so much in movement? 

Fascia is a continuous web of connective tissue that runs throughout your entire body. It surrounds every muscle, bone, nerve, organ, and even each individual cell. When fascia is healthy, hydrated, and flexible, your tissues can slide and glide the way they’re meant to. This allows for smooth, pain-free movement and helps your body absorb and transfer force efficiently through the whole body. Fascia can become dehydrated from lack of movement, repetitive movement, stress, or injury. When this happens, the tissue begins to stick together, leading to restricted movement, compensation patterns, and higher risk of injury. Keeping fascia healthy requires regular, varied movement to keep it hydrated and resilient. Fascial release work including Fascial Counterstrain, or Myofascia Release, can also restore your fascia to healthy resiliency. Healthy fascia means ease of movement, improved performance, and fewer injuries. 

 

What level of fitness do I need to have to start at Performance Pilates and Fascia? 

None. All fitness levels are welcome. Pilates and Facial work is for everyone and EVERY “BODY”. 

 

What types of equipment does Performance Pilates and Fascia utilize? 

Performance Pilates is a fully equipped studio. The Reformer is the equipment “center piece”, but our sessions include much more. In all classes and private sessions, you’ll experience a combination of Reformer, Mat Pilates, Tower, Chair, and Spine Corrector Barrels. In private sessions we may use the Cadillac, High Ladder Barrel, and Ped-o-Pull allowing us to fully customize your session based on your goals and how your body feels that day. 

 

What special offers does Performance Pilates and Fascia offer? 

You’ll start with our Intro to Fascial Pilates. Your trial includes two semi-private, fascia-focused Pilates sessions (just 2 people per session for individualized attention), a clear explanation of how fascia affects movement, and a consultation with a personalized movement assessment. You’ll learn how to improve mobility, reduce pain and stiffness, and enhance posture, core strength, and overall movement efficiency. This trial is ideal if you’re new to Pilates, returning after time off, or ready to take your training to the next level. Cost: $149, applied toward your first month of a long-term membership. 

 

How long are the sessions? 

Classes and private sessions are :55 minutes. 

 

How many are in the classes? 

At Performance Pilates we keep our classes small. Classes are limited to 5 people. When necessary, we will make allowances to accommodate everyone. We will never turn you away. If classes are consistently over filled, we will add more classes. Semi-Private Classes are limited to just 2 people to provide even more personal attention. 

 

How do I get started at Performance Pilates and Fascia? 

You’ll start with our Intro to Fascial Pilates. Your trial includes two semi-private, fascia-focused Pilates sessions (just 2 people per session for individualized attention), a clear explanation of how fascia affects movement, and a consultation with a personalized movement assessment. You’ll learn how to improve mobility, reduce pain and stiffness, and enhance posture, core strength, and overall movement efficiency. This trial is ideal if you’re new to Pilates, returning after time off, or ready to take your training to the next level. Cost: $149, applied toward your first month of a long-term membership. 

 

Can I just jump straight into classes? 

Because our training is fascia-focused and highly personalized, we don’t have clients jump straight into classes. You’ll start with our Intro to Fascial Pilates Trial, which includes two semi-private sessions (limited to 2 people) and a personalized movement assessment. This helps us understand your body’s needs, teach you the fundamentals, modifications if necessary, and make sure you move safely and confidently before joining a class.