Pricing, Policies and Terms


CLASS POLICY & PROCEDURES

Kindly carefully review our policies prior to registering for a one-on-one or group class. We hope that you are as committed to your workouts as we are to providing you with quality care.

Joining a class or booking a private session: Please call in advance to book your spot. Please arrive 15 minutes early to your first session in order to complete the appropriate forms.

Duration: All group classes and private sessions are 55 minutes in length

Drop-ins: If you decide to drop in, close to the scheduled time of a class, please call in advance.

Levels: Pilates group classes are offered at 2 levels: Essential (Restorative & Neuro) & Intermediate (Power). New participants are kindly requested to start with an essential class or a private session.

Latecomers: Doors will be closed 15 minutes after the class begins to minimize class disruption.

Number of Participants per class: Maximum of 8 participants per class

Cancellation Policy: To avoid being billed for sessions not attended, kindly call 24 hours in advance to advise us of your cancellation, otherwise you will be charged in full.

Weather: In cases of severe weather, our staff will try to contact you at least 2 hours before the beginning of the scheduled class.

Making Up Classes: Kindly call in advance to reserve your spot in a group class. All pre-paid sessions (including missed class) are valid within six (6) months starting from the date of purchase. We encourage you to make up all classes, as any unused sessions will expire at the end of the six (6) months term and cannot be carried over and are non-refundable.

Return & Refund Policy: All pre-paid sessions are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Golden Rate: 10% reduction for group classes for those 65+ years young

Payment methods: Cash, debit and credit cards are accepted

Clothing: Please wear comfortable clothes such as long shorts, tights or leggings and t-shirts or tank tops. Please avoid wearing loose or "short" shorts as many of the exercises are done in inverted postures. You should also be aware that you will likely be barefoot or in socks.

Etiquette: We ask that you refrain from wearing heavy perfumes, and that you turn off cell phones and pagers while at our centre. Also, please note that no cameras, video/tape recorders are permitted to ensure all members’ privacy.

Past medical history: In order to deliver a quality and safe service, all clients have the responsibility to disclose any information regarding medical conditions, physical limitations and injuries prior to registering or joining a class. If you are not sure about joining or registering in a class, please always consult your medical professional(s) before you sign-up.

We reserve the right to discontinue providing any services to clients with any undisclosed, medical conditions, physical limitations and injuries, any cancelled, pre-registered, and/or pre-paid sessions for this reason are non refundable.


PILATES CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Restorative Pilates: This class will focus on the principles of Pilates which are the essential building blocks for Pilates practice.  Exercises will focus on exploring slow, controlled movements to create long and lean muscles with improved abdominal and back strength.  This class will also include stretching overuse, tired, tense and sore muscles. 

Pre-requisite: Eager to understand and appreciate Pilates principles

Neuro Pilates:  This class is for those with a neurological condition who want to improve their posture and alignment to minimize compensations and ensure efficient and effective movement patterns.  Explore your potential in various postures using equipment to assist or resist your movements.  

Pre-requisite: Due to the variety of diagnoses and levels of those with neurological conditions, participation in this class will require a private one-on-one assessment by a Pilates instructor to ensure that we set you up in a class level that is appropriate for you. 

Power Pilates:  This class offers a challenging workout focusing on core muscles such as the abdominals and gluts, utilizing small equipment to build stamina and strength.  This class is ideal for those who want to see results and improve their endurance, power and strength, in a safe manner. 

Pre-requisite: Participation in a minimum of one restorative class or private session.

Seated Pilates: This class is designed for those who wish to explore Pilates from a seated position; that is, whether you are full-time wheelchair user, have an arthritic condition or recovering from a surgery limiting your ability to use your legs, exercises in this class will focus on deep breathing techniques, improving upper limb range of motion and strength and trunk movements as possible.  The purpose of this class is to promote circulation, flexibility, stability and strength using various small equipment.

Pre-requisite:  Your request…


SELF-DEFENSE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Seated Self-defense:

This class is designed for those who are full-time wheelchair users looking to learn and practice self-defense techniques.  The class will begin with a warm-up and stretching of the arms, followed by specific instruction and practice for blocking, punching, grasping and joint locking techniques.  This class will also include strengthening, balance and appropriate use and positioning of your chair.

 The goal is to create an environment where one can increase their self-confidence as well as physical conditioning and mental focus. 

No uniforms or bowing, just exactly what you need to know when it comes to real world survival!

Please call us in order to sign you up in class among members of similar fitness and physical level.

Standing Self-Defense:

This class will focus on physical conditioning utilizing fighting and self-defense techniques, to build self-confidence and increase awareness.  The class will begin with a warm-up and stretching followed by punching and kicking techniques.  In addition, classes will vary to include: self-defense  with a partner, simulated attack scenarios, dealing with a variety of dangerous situations, and defense against weapons.