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We have expanded our space by separating our mat class venue from our studio for private/semi-private lessons. We have also added a Reformer so we can now accommodate Reformer Trios.

We have redecorated our private studio and spread out the equipment so there is now a beautiful open space for our "boutique" Pilates offering for Solo, Duet and Trio lessons. Practicing Pilates in our Studio is a pleasure. The space is totally private, quiet, sunny, clean and modern. In this intimate, serene space with state of the art apparatus and amenities, guided by our teaching staff of the highest quality teachers, a select community of like-minded women have gathered to practice the most popular and valuable rehabilitation and conditioning exercise program of this generation. This is a unique and highly personalized experience.

We have a new mat classroom in a designated space in the main building of our Center with its own entrance to the left of the center entrance. A bright space with air conditioning in the summer and a heated floor in the winter, it accommodates 7 students. The slightly smaller classes allow for closer personal attention than our previous combined space.

Lisa Carusone who joined us last summer is teaching two days this year. Her classes have "flow" and her style is very professional, yet upbeat with a wry sense of humor. Her specialty is Pilates for equestrians. She is Certified in Power Pilates on the Advanced Level.

She takes private students on Tuesday afternoons and evenings and instructs the Friday Advanced Class and private students.

Melissa Hoch (image and profile link) has joined our Pilates team this year to teach classes and private lessons. With eleven years of teaching behind her and an advanced level of Classical training, she is well suited to the needs of our students. Her interest is in identifying the imbalances in a client's body and instructing them to correct those deficits. She has trained with some of the greats in the Pilates world. She also branched out into the Polestar method, developed by Physical Therapists to embrace a more rehabilitative approach to her teaching style. As a believer in cross training, her background includes experience in all forms of exercise from Yoga to Gyrotonics. She has training and experiene working with all levels of physical conditions including pregnancies, rehabilitation and mild disease patients, as well as with sports enthusiasts and fitness students.

Erin Joyce joined us in September for the Monday Pilates Stretch class and a Saturday Mixed Level class. Erin is a Stott Method instructor who has been teaching for four years. Her degree is in dance which she teaches in other venues. Her teaching style mixes gentle and challenging Pilates exercises with lots of extra stretching on Mondays. Her classes have good flow, vary every week and make use of props and accessories as teaching aids. She is a sweet gal with a very encouraging teaching style.

Introductory Offer for new students:

20% off 2 Private Lessons

Work with Melissa or Lisa to learn the details of the language, the breathing and the movements of Pilates. A Pilates practice is really fun and challenging. That's why it's such a trendy thing to do right now. You'll feel good about yourself for having made the investment and taken the time

To ask a question or express interest in scheduling, email us, contact@abbottcenter.com, or call 781-326-3841. We'll have Melissa or Lisa get back to you directly.

The Abbott Center is proud to have Pilates as a part of our wellness offerings. Mat Classes are held six mornings each week. Private (Solo) or Semi-Private (Duet and Trio) lessons are scheduled by appointment and are available days, evenings and weekends.

The instructors are available to teach small-group mat classes at other times more convenient for you and your friends. We can also help you find a partner for Duets and Reformer Trios.

Spring-resisted equipment is used for private lessons.  We have two top-of-the-line Reformers with half Cadillac towers, one portable Reformer and two Wunda Chairs allowing us to offer resistance training "Duets" and "Trios"at a reduced per-person cost. Variety is created with non-spring pieces including a Ladder Barrel, a Mini Barrel, and a Spine Corrector plus multiple accessories. Our original equipment is Gratz, the highest rated until Basil started his own company. We now also have Basil's equipment, which is superior in many ways.

"Virtually anyone can use the word 'Pilates' without practicing the technique. -- Newsweek, January 20, 2003. Power and Classical Pilates methods honor the authentic techniques, expanding them with additional exercises and stretching.

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