PRIVATE PILATES SESSIONS

Individualized Pilates instruction designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and stay active for life.

Pilates That Meets You Where You Are

At Rivercity Pilates, private sessions are designed around you—not around a predetermined workout. Whether you’re brand new to Pilates, returning after an injury, managing a health condition, or simply looking for more individualized instruction, your session is tailored to your goals, abilities, and comfort level.

  • Personalized Instruction

    Every session is adapted to your body, your goals, and how you’re feeling that day.

  • Supportive Environment

    No pressure to keep up. No experience required. We’ll meet you where you are and help you progress at a pace that feels right for you.

  • Expert Guidance

    Our instructors have completed comprehensive Pilates teacher training and are mentored by Carey Sadler, who has been teaching Pilates for more than 25 years.

“Many clients tell us they were nervous before their first session. By the end, they’re surprised by how comfortable, supported, and successful they felt.”

What to Expect in a Private Pilates Session

Your session is tailored to your body, goals, and experience level. While every session is unique, here’s what a typical first session might look like.

Step 1 – Let’s get to know you.

We’ll begin with a conversation about your goals, movement history, injuries, concerns, and what you’d like to achieve through Pilates.

Step 2 – What is Pilates?

Your instructor will introduce you to the Pilates equipment and explain how the springs, straps, and support systems can help you move with confidence

Step 3 – Breathe, move & do Pilates

Experience exercises chosen specifically for your body and comfort level.

Whether your goal is strength, balance, mobility, or simply learning Pilates, we’ll meet you where you are.

Step 4 – Ask Questions & Explore Your Options

We’ll answer your questions and explain the different ways to continue your Pilates journey.

No pressure. No obligation. Just information to help you decide what’s right for you.

Every Body Starts Somewhere

Many of our clients come to their first session wondering:

  • Am I flexible enough?
  • Will I be able to do the exercises?
  • Am I too old to start Pilates?
  • What if I have an injury?

The good news is that Pilates can be adapted for a wide variety of bodies, abilities, and fitness levels. Your instructor will help you find a starting point that feels successful and supportive.

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The Pilates Equipment

Don’t let the equipment fool you. While the Pilates equipment created by Joseph Pilates may look complicated, it was designed to help people move more efficiently and effectively.

The equipment can provide both support and challenge, helping you build strength, improve mobility, and develop greater confidence in your movement.

Pilates Reformer

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Tower

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Chair

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Cadillac

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High Barrel

Are Private Pilates Sessions Right for You?

Private Pilates sessions are designed to meet you where you are. Whether you’re brand new to Pilates or looking for more individualized instruction, private sessions can provide the support, guidance, and flexibility you’re looking for.

Private Pilates sessions may be for you if:

  • You’re new to Pilates and would like a comfortable place to begin

  • You’re returning to exercise after an injury, surgery, or period of inactivity

  • You feel nervous about joining a class and would like to learn the equipment first

  • You have osteoporosis, arthritis, joint replacements, or other health concerns

  • You feel nervous about being the new person in a small group session

  • You enjoy working at your own pace

  • You want a program designed around your specific goals

  • You feel out of shape and you’re nervous about whether you can do the exercises

Many of our clients begin with private sessions and later transition into small group equipment or mat classes. Others continue with private sessions because they enjoy the personalized instruction and flexibility. There is no right or wrong path—just the one that works best for you.

Schedule your complimentary session

These links take you into our scheduling system (called Mindbody).    You may be asked to set up an account, but you will not be asked for credit card information.    If you prefer that we schedule your appointment – please call us at 319.665.2499 or email us.

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