Better movement starts with the right element.

One-on-One personalized Pilates

Why Pilates?

Better movement starts with the right element — and that element is Pilates.
Pilates builds strength from the inside out by targeting the deep core and stabilizing muscles that support your everyday movement. Through controlled, intentional exercises, it improves posture, balance, and mobility while staying gentle on your joints. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, seeking a stronger foundation, or simply wanting to feel better in your body, Pilates offers a mindful, effective path to moving with more ease and confidence.

“You will feel better in ten sessions, look better in twenty sessions, and have a completely new body in thirty sessions.”
— Joseph Pilates

Meet Rachel

Meet Rachel

Rachel is a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor through Balanced Body, one of the industry’s leading education programs worldwide. She holds a BS in Kinesiology–Exercise Science from Indiana University and is also a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and NASM Certified Personal Trainer.

Blending a background in movement science, rehabilitation, and mindful practice, Rachel brings a highly individualized approach to every session. She specializes in one-on-one training, allowing her to tailor each program to the unique needs, goals, and movement patterns of her clients. This focused, hands-on style ensures a more supportive environment, precise cueing, and meaningful progress.

Rachel has been teaching Pilates since 2018 and is passionate about helping clients build strength, improve functional movement, and feel more at home in their bodies. Her mission is to empower each person with the tools and confidence they need to move better and feel better—both in the studio and in daily life.

Pilates reformer/tower and props

A Different Kind of Pilates Experience

What sets us apart is our commitment to truly personalized movement. There’s no one-size-fits-all, no preset routines, and no cookie-cutter sessions. Every body moves differently — and every session should reflect that.

We take the time to understand your goals, your history, and the way your body functions. From there, we design each session specifically for you, adjusting in real time as your strength, mobility, and confidence grow. This individualized approach allows for safer, more effective progress and a deeper connection to your movement.

Here, you’re not just following exercises — you’re learning how your body works and discovering the tools to move better, feel better, and thrive in your everyday life.

Fitness equipment including a blue exercise ball, a Pilates magic circle, two gray Bala Bars, a light blue Bala bangles weights, on a Balanced Body reformer .

Packages

Intro Session - 30min: $40

*New Client Special -Three Sessions: $198 ($66/session)

Single Session: $80

Five Sessions: $385 ($77/session)

Ten Sessions: $750 ($75/session)

All packages have a 6-month expiration.

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 FAQs

  • Each session is 50 minutes customized to your individual needs.

  • Comfortable, form-fitting workout clothes; this allows us to observe your alignment, breathing, and muscle engagement. Grippy socks are required.

  • We are a home-based studio located in Willow Street, just off of Willow Street Pike. Please note, the studio is on the second floor and stairs will be required.

  • That is perfectly fine. We start with the basics and progress from there.

  • With extensive training in Pilates, fitness and physical therapy you will be in good hands. All sessions are designed to meet you where you are and help you achieve your goals.

What People Are Saying

  • “I’ve been active my whole life, but when Rachel introduced me to Pilates in 2018, it changed my life! I never thought that I could relive aches and pains and enjoy exercise. With Rachel’s expertise and guidance, I was hooked. I’m now 74 and continue to practice Pilates.”

    - Terri H.

  • “The Pilates Element is an amazing way to reset your system, strengthen and heal after a surgery. I had knee replacement surgery in 2023 and Rachel helped guide and facilitate my healing journey so I feel confident, strong and ready to tackle almost anything I want to do - physically and mentally. Reach out to Rachel, experiment and experience her good counsel and amazing ability to get you to do the things you never thought you might be able to do again!"

    - Christine C.

  • “Rachel inspired me to do Pilates to help my posture and sore shoulder.  As an older gal, regular sessions with her have kept me flexible, strong and as pain free as possible!  She brings great knowledge and creativity to her sessions and is a joy to be around."

    - Heidi H.

  • "Having been a Pilates student for many years, at several studios, I can confidently say that Rachel is one of the most remarkable instructors I’ve had the pleasure of learning from in class. Her classes are unique and challenging, she mixes them up to keep them fresh, and is always intent on ensuring her students understand proper body mechanics to get the most benefit out of movements. Her classes were a weekly must in my fitness regimen for more than four years."

    - Kathy S.

  • "Rachel is an exceptional Pilates instructor who understood my medical history and past injuries, skillfully modifying exercises while still challenging me in all the right ways. Her supportive, knowledgeable approach not only made me stronger but also turned our sessions into something I truly looked forward to. I would recommend her and The Pilates Element without hesitation!"

    - Katie M.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

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