Pure Joe Pilates Studio

About eight years ago, I came to Pure Joe’s after enjoying Pilates at another well-​respected studio in town. The other studio warned me that I’d find Pure Joe too tough — too focused on footwork and form, too demanding. Well, if you’re not doing Pilates right, you’re not doing Pilates. And Pure Joe’s instructors make sure you learn Pilates the right way. They are meticulous, while being supportive and encouraging. They may seem demanding, but that’s because form is so critical to achieving the results Pilates has the potential to deliver.
The instructors see the routines and habits on which your body relies to remain weak and help you fix those bad habits. I beg for that correction — the value added is in those corrections by the instructor. I can do Pilates on my own, but it’s the expertise and experience of the instructors that makes Pilates really work for your body. And there’s no better place than Pure Joe. I’ve tried other studios, other instructors, in DC and elsewhere. But Pure Joe’s instructors are unparalleled in the quality of their instruction.
My body has been transformed, my core completely strengthened. I even Outdid Pilates through two pregnancies, and the instructors modified the moves to make sure I remained fit and challenged but not cause any problem. Pure Joe is simply the best. Go!

Pure Joe Pilates has changed my life. If there were 10 stars – I would award 10. I started with Pure Joe years ago after trying another Pilates studio as well as every other modality I could find. Given my issues (scoliosis, chronic back pain, past 50) the first studio was not excited about working with me, and it showed. The work I did there did not help and often the pain increased. I felt the difference with Pure Joe after one session. Over the next few months the pain free time kept increasing. Over the following decade, my back has become flexible, strong and balanced and the scoliosis is no longer noticeable or a problem for me. Even though the studio was sometimes filled with buff, young clients, I never felt less than a welcoming, caring atmosphere.
Over the years I came to understand why Pure Joe is different. All of their instructors are certified in classical Pilates and participate in ongoing seminars and continuing education. The studio is a teacher training center dedicated to classical Pilates. Until her recent death, the friend and guiding light for Pure Joe has been Romana Kryzanowska, the master teacher Joe Pilates trained to carry on his work. Pure Joe is the only studio in the Metro DC area certified by her. On one of her visits to teach a continuing education seminar at the studio, I was lucky enough to have a lesson with her.
I now know why Joe Pilates called his method «Return to Life». I can’t think of anything more important to spend money on!

I have been with Pure Joe for over 8 years. I had chronic back problems and even had surgery to fix a ruptured disk. I obviously needed an exercise routine that would build up my core and reduce back problems.
The routine developed with Sara, my trainer, has worked great. I go to class once a week and do about 25 minutes of Pilates exercise 3 – 4 mornings a week. No back problems since.
Recommend it highly.

I just used a Groupon for a private training session. I had Patricia, who was extremely helpful. I had mat pilates classes before, so the reformer was new to me. With a solid pilates foundation, some of the movements are familiar. I can’t wait to purchase a package once I save enough money. She recognized my left-​sided weakness and helped me make minor adjustments for overall balance. I would highly recommend this studio for the serious pilates student.

Great location, great trainers. And as the ONLY place in all of DC with certified Authentic Pilates trainers, there really is no other choice.