• About Us

The Studio

Reach Pilates offers a refreshing, peaceful setting to focus on your fitness goals. Adding to the ambience at the sunny studio is Ella, our friendly canine mascot and sometime office manager.

The studio features Jospeh Pilates' unique inventions; Universal Reformers, the Cadillac (Trapeze Table), Wunda Chairs, Ladder Barrel, Spine Correctors and Magic Circles as well as contemporary fitness innovations like the Swiss Ball and Bosu balance trainers.

We're concerned about your comfort and health; that's why we always have exercise mats and drinking water available for you. Reach Pilates is a member and supporter of the Pilates Method Alliance and follows their guidelines and safety recommendations.

We're located in downtown Safety Harbor, an easy drive from Hillsborough's Oldsmar, Westchase and Carrolwood areas and north Pinellas cities Largo, Clearwater, Dunedin, Palm Harbor and Tarpon Springs.

Testimonial:
"Practicing Pilates at Reach with Michele has brought me peace of body and mind. Michele is an excellent teacher with the ability to motivate and inspire. The serene atmosphere of the studio helps me focus on experiencing Pilates' benefits to my body and stay in the moment. Exercising twice a week with Pilates has increased my flexibility and upper body strength."
- Glenda Greenman

The Teachers

We are committed to provide you with the highest standard of instruction in the area. That's why all our teachers have successfully completed comprehensive certification programs and regularly participate in continuing education.

Studio Owner/Teacher Michele Berman
I began studying Pilates in 1999. The exercises made so much sense to me, having participated in gymnastics, figure skating and ballet as a child. My interest developed into a passion, so I made a full-time commitment to Pilates, completing Physicalmind Institute's intensive teacher training program. I love working with people, helping them transform their bodies. Practicing Pilates is truly empowering. You should try it!

Training:
2001 Physicalmind Institute Basic Mat w/ Susan Huffman-Bodywise Studio
2003 Physicalmind Institute Advanced & Standing Mat w/ Charlotte Addington-Weikel-The BFIT Center
2004 Physicalmind Institute Comprehensive Teacher Training w/ Charlotte Addington-Weikel-The BFIT Center
2005 American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer Certification
Continuing Education with Kathy Stanford Grant, Mary Bowen, Ron Fletcher, Lolita San Miguel, Brent Anderson, Michelle Larsson, Rael Isacowitz, Kathy Corey, Alan Herdman and others.

Testimonial:
"I was searching for an exercise program that would help me both physically and mentally. I found my answer at Reach Pilates with Michele and the results show.  
Not only do I think more clearly, but physically, I no longer suffer from the backaches I lived with for years. Michele takes the time to make sure each exercise is done correctly, and more importantly, she takes time to understand the needs of the individual."
- Stewart Davis