pilates in Manhasset and Greenwich, taught as a method
Reformer, Cadillac, tower, chair, ladder barrel, springboard, and MOTR. Small classes, certified instructors, and the full apparatus library. Pilates here is built around your body, not a pre-set workout.
Pilates as a Method
The Pilates landscape has split into two distinct categories.
One category is fitness-Pilates. High-intensity, sweat-forward classes built on Pilates-inspired equipment, often megaformer-based, designed to deliver a workout to a large group at the same time. These classes have a real place. They are energizing, social, and well-suited to anyone whose body is well-conditioned and whose goal that day is exertion.
The other category is Pilates as a method. Joseph Pilates designed this work as a precise, full-body practice with attention to breath, alignment, and individual capacity. Small classes. Real apparatus. Instructors trained to watch how each body moves and adjust in real time.
PhysioElements is built on the method. Our instructors are certified through accredited programs including BASI and Kane, several are licensed Physical Therapists, and our studio offers the full apparatus library: reformer, Cadillac, tower, chair, ladder barrel, springboard, and MOTR. Class sizes stay small by design. Sweat is welcome here, but it is not the goal. Strength, mobility, and a deeper connection to how your body actually moves: that is the work.
"I take fitness classes that make me sweat too. They have their place. What matters is knowing what you want, and what your body needs on a given day. Some days that's a high-intensity room. Other days it's this."
— Nara Yoon, Founder
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Who Is This For
Pilates at PhysioElements is built for specific bodies and specific goals. The matrix below helps you decide whether we are the right fit.
You are a fit for our Pilates if you...
Want to build strength through precise, controlled movement
Are managing scoliosis, kyphosis, hypermobility, or another condition
Are recovering from an injury and want to keep moving safely
Are pregnant or planning a pregnancy and want to move safely through it
Are postpartum and looking to rebuild your foundation
Want to age well, move well, and stay strong long-term
Have done Pilates before and want a more attentive environment
Our Pilates may not be the right fit if you...
Want a high-intensity sweat-focused workout
Prefer large class sizes with minimal individual attention
Want a fast-paced, choreography-driven format
Are looking for HIIT or boot-camp style training
Three Ways to Practice
Three formats, one teaching standard. Whether you are working through a clinical condition or building long-term strength, the foundation of our work stays the same.
Clinical Pilates
For clients in or transitioning out of physical therapy. Built around a specific condition or recovery goal, taught by instructors who are also licensed Physical Therapists or who work in close coordination with your PT.
Format: One-on-one
Best for: scoliosis, kyphosis, hypermobility, prenatal care, postpartum recovery, post-op return to activity, and chronic pain
Private Wellness Pilates
For clients without injury or pain who want the most personalized format. Same apparatus, same level of instructor attention, focused on strength, longevity, and movement quality.
Format: One-on-one
Best for: clients new to Pilates, anyone with specific goals, anyone who prefers a private setting
Group Classes
Small group classes on the full apparatus library. Class sizes kept intentionally small so instructors can adjust and cue every participant. Six current class formats covering foundations, open level, intermediate, and condition-specific work for scoliosis, hypermobility, and restoration.
Format: Small group
Best for: clients who enjoy a group setting, anyone working on general strength and mobility
Our Apparatus
Real Pilates apparatus, by location. Our instructors are trained on the full library and choose the right tool for your body each session.
Manhasset Studio
Reformer
Cadillac
Tower
Chair
Ladder Barrel
Springboard
MOTR
Greenwich, CT Studio
(Located in Riverside)
Reformer
Tower
Our Instructors
Our Pilates is taught by a team trained through accredited programs including Body Arts and Science International (BASI™), Stott Pilates®, Polestar Pilates, and Kane Pilates, and several of our instructors are also licensed Physical Therapists. We also run an internal mentorship and training program that ensures every instructor on our floor teaches with the same standard of attention, alignment, and care that defines PhysioElements.
What Our Pilates Clients Say
"Amazing. Great experience. Clearly a very experienced instructor. Outstanding cueing, progressive, and challenging programming, targeted exercises. Felt amazing after class!"
G.P."The best class! Very informative and thorough... not to mention a great workout! Can't wait until the next class!"
C.M."The instructor was knowledgeable and attentive to the students. It was exactly what I was looking for in a Pilates class. I will be back."
L.B.
Two locations: Manhasset, NY and Greenwich, CT (Riverside).
Frequently Asked Questions
How is your Pilates different from Megaformer or high-intensity Pilates fusion studios?
What is the difference between Clinical Pilates and the wellness Pilates classes?
Do I need physical therapy first, or can I start directly with Pilates?
How often should I practice for results?
What is included in the New Client Special?