Whitney Johnson Pilates

Ann Arbor, 208 S 4th Ave Floor 2, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 | ★ 5 (24 Review)

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Whitney Johnson Pilates, located in the heart of Ann Arbor, Michigan, offers a comprehensive Pilates experience. Their classes, designed for all skill levels, utilize the original Pilates apparatus to deliver a workout that strengthens, stabilizes, and improves flexibility. Private Sessions and Group Classes by appointment.

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Rona Harvey

★ 5

As a visiting student, Whitney made me feel very welcome. She was very clear with her instructions, had amazing tips that made a world of a difference in my practice that I have taken with me. I can't wait to come back!

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D S

★ 5

I participated in Whitney's online classes during COVID and they were an absolute highlight of my week! She is amazing at coaching remotely, with gentle but firm guidance that improves my technique and gave me visible results in just a few sessions. On top of this, Whitney is just a wonderful person and it is a pleasure always to interact with her. You would not ever regret choosing her as your pilates instructor - in person or virtually!

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Penny Yang

★ 5

I had a wonderful time with a 1:1 session with Whitney! I am new to classical Pilates so was pretty nervous but Whitney was incredibly kind and patient. She explained all the moves very well, and explained in a way to ensure you are using your muscles the correct way and engaging the mind as well as the body. She was hands on and helped adjust when I had specific areas on my body that were weaker or had pain. She helped me think more mindfully about my movements, for the Pilates moves as well as with stretches. I am looking forward to continuing to work with her!

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Lanell White

★ 5

It's been awhile since I've been to a pilates class with Whitney, but I am so glad I got the package and showed up! Best class ever! Whitney is super friendly, knowledgeable on classic pilates, and provides the pace and guidance you need. I'm buzzing from the class and can't wait until the next one!!

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Jae Berman

★ 5

Beautiful space with top quality equipment, Whitney is fully of passion, knowledge, and energy! Knows her stuff. 1 hour was a full workout. I love Pilates!

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Julie Van Voorhis

★ 5

Highly recommended! Whitney is committed to the classical method and has a deep understanding how to make it work for my body’s strengths and weaknesses. Sessions are challenging, but always fun, thanks to her positivity and good humor. The natural light pouring through the windows of her beautiful, fully equipped studio is an added bonus.

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Sophie Anne Mary Lee

★ 5

A dream studio and such a gracious and intuitive teacher. Thank you, Whitney!

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Tae Kim

★ 5

If you're seeking a space to build your strength, flexibility, and confidence in a safe and fun environment, Whitney Johnson Pilates (WJP) is perfect. Owner and instructor, Whitney Johnson, has a created an aesthetically pleasing space where all are welcome to challenge themselves and continue to grow in their own personal journeys. The equipment and space are maintained with a high standard of care and attention to detail, and should give new and existing students the comfort in knowing the teacher treats their students' bodies with the same care, detail, and understanding. Service-wise, Whitney is attentive and communicative.

Whitney recognizes the needs of each of her individual clients and supports them in their goals. Personally, Whitney has made me feel safe and accepted no matter what ailments I may bring to her that day. I have worked with other Pilates studios and instructors before, but I have followed Whitney to her independent studio as she demonstrates and explains the exercises in a way I can easily understand. She has a unique ability to observe the body and know how things are moving and how they should not. Whitney works with you to ensure that you continue to progress to meet your goals without hurting yourself.
She helped me build exercises I could do I home safely to support my needs when I asked. I always have fun during my time at the WJP studio, and I never regret the time I spend there.

Whenever anyone in the area asks where they can seek out a Pilates studio, WJP is always my recommendation.

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Melanie Sanford

★ 5

I was first connected with Whitney Johnson Pilates a year ago. My 16-year-old had a soccer injury that did not resolve even after months of physical therapy, and a friend suggested that Pilates with Whitney might help him. Whitney was excited to work with him, and over the past year they have established a wonderful rapport as she has helped him recover and gain mobility, strength, and flexibility. He is now back playing soccer again, and in the meantime, our whole family has started practicing Pilates with Whitney. She has an incredible feel for the needs, limitations, and quirks of each individual person and body, and she tailors each session to challenge, encourage, and motivate. Working with Whitney is a true highlight of my week. I cannot recommend Whitney Johnson Pilates highly enough!

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Catherine Doyle Callaway

★ 5

Whitney is the absolute best. I’ve been working with her for over 2.5yrs now and am the biggest fan. We started working together right after I delivered my first child, and she made me STRONGER than I was pre-baby. I was hooked. She trained me throughout my second pregnancy, and once again made me stronger than ever. She’s a rockstar, she’s incredibly knowledgeable, plus she’s super funny. She has the most contagious energy that makes you want to keep coming back … even when you’re not sure your body can handle it! If I could give her 100 stars I would.

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Grace van Velden

★ 5

WJP is thoughtful to the ways all of our bodies are different and move differently. I’ve been practicing pilates with Whitney for 4 years, and in that time I’ve built strength and awareness in my body and disability.

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Steve Rosoff

★ 5

Terrific studio with seasoned instructors. Whitney is a dream teacher, patient, kind, and funny, with a seemingly inexhaustible knowledge of pilates.Tina, too, is a treasure.Time flies by in her classes, and she has a way of making you feel challenged and capable.The studio sparkles with new equipment and large east-facing windows allow plenty of morning light. A most inviting space with two highly accomplished teachers who are at the height of their game.

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Juliet Alpert

★ 5

I have been working with Whitney for well over a year now, and it has been fantastic. She knows exactly how to instruct you to make sure you are getting the most out of your session, and is incredibly knowledgeable. Especially great if you have injuries.

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Giulia Di Domenico

★ 5

Whitney is an amazing instructor and a lovely human being! She makes Pilates fun and effective, and she pushes people out of the comfort zone in a safe and most considerate way. I have been enjoying doing Pilates with her since before she opened up her own space. Despite the fact that I moved out from the US years ago, I am still training with Whitney remotely and she consistently makes my week. Could not recommend her enough!!

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Eve Kerr

★ 5

Whitney is super talented, knowledgeable and experienced! The classes and private sessions are hard but Whitney also makes it fun and she has a great sense of humor. Doing Pilates with Whitney has helped me greatly with my back pain and I completely trust her to craft the right program for me. I've experienced a few different Pilates instructors and Whitney is by far the best. That is why I followed her from another studio when she started her own.

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Janet Muhleman

★ 5

Whitney is an great Pilates instructor and personal trainer either virtually or in person. Her ability to see minute movements on Zoom and correct them amazes me. She also is the best at breaking down each movement so that you can follow her instruction. She is fun, cajoling and encouraging and provides a great workout.

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Julie Brabbs

★ 5

Whitney's studio is a work of art. Her vision came to life - a studio that uses its space to fit the natural flow of practice and optimize the use of her full array of classical Gratz pilates equipment. Whitney is one of a kind. She takes time to learn about each person, to understand where people need to focus their practice - whether it be building strength or stretching and relaxation. A private lesson with Whitney or Tina is a great way to start - to build a connection that will carry over into group practice. I have a disability that developed over the last few years. I had already been working with Whitney for years, so she knew what I had been capable of, and how to adapt my practice to meet my new, and still changing, needs. The instructors at Whitney Johnson Pilates are the best of the best - you should come take a class and find out what it's all about. Taking a class with Whitney or Tina will change your life in ways you can't understand - especially in finding centeredness and control.

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Carly Redstone

★ 5

Whitney is the BEST Pilates instructor I have ever had the pleasure of taking a class from. I went to Pilates regularly pre-pandemic but struggled to find consistency with movement during the height of Covid. I reconnected with Whitney March 2023, and I will never leave her again. She was able to identify some of the root causes of my physical discomfort and compensatory issues (something that PT did NOT do), and we worked together to not only improve my Pilates practice, but to improve my overall wellbeing.

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Anna Mapp

★ 5

Whitney is simply an exceptional Pilates teacher. In group classes, she is attentive to every class member to both challenge and support them throughout the flow. My strength, stability and flexibility have all increased leaps and bounds, and the fact that Whitney has so many 'regulars' certainly indicates that many others have had the same experience. Her private sessions are equally outstanding - she has an uncanny knack of knowing just how to get you out of your own head to maximize your abilities. Every session is tailored to your needs and goals, with the right amount of 'push'. Whitney is phenomenal.

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Gretchen Weir

★ 5

I have taken Pilates classes with Whitney both in person and online, and she is fun and helpful in both settings. Her classes are well paced, keeping you focused while still allowing time to follow her clear instructions. Her years of training make her knowledgeable about the correct Pilates technique and modified movements, if you need an accommodation. I recommend her for both beginners and experienced Pilates practitioners. You will get a good work out!

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Meaghan Shelly

★ 5

I've been doing some virtual classes with Whitney, and she is fun and is great at providing modifications and noticing ways each student can improve even on the virtual platform. Highly recommend!

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Kristy Demas

★ 5

Whitney is a great Pilates instructor for many reasons. She makes each class fun, but also informative. She knows A LOT about how our bodies work and how we can get the most from Pilates. She is quick to help students correct their form and/or accommodate individual needs. Her classes fly by but by the end of each one, every part of my body has been worked. I feel stronger, look slimmer, and have improved my posture. Pilates is a wonderful practice to get into as it is beneficial in so many ways and can be done throughout the lifespan. And, I can think of no other instructor who makes this form of exercise as engaging, effective, and accessible as Whitney does.

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Kathryn Marx

★ 5

Whitney is amazing! Not only does she challenge her students but she also is keenly aware of any injuries or limitations each student has and offers alternatives. I have arthritis in several parts of my body, but particularly in my back. Whitney's emphasis on spine flexibility really helps!

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Cynthia Koch

★ 5

“There’s an honesty to Whitney’s instruction that moves my body forward, willingly and incrementally, until I’ve surpassed what I thought I could do.”

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