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Who we are

A spacious home gym with Pilates equipment, weights, and exercise benches, decorated with a large indoor plant and modern furniture, with wood flooring and exposed ceiling beams.

Lakeview Pilates and Fitness is a private studio focused on providing clients with high quality instruction. The studio's focus is on individual programming in order to provide clients with maximum support in achieving their personal fitness goals. Each lesson provides not only the full attention of the instructor but also a private gym setting where there are no other lessons taking place at the same time. The studio is nestled overlooking William’s Lake. This motor free lake serves as the perfecting setting for a mood boosting, peaceful gym atmosphere.

Lessons are taught in a fully equipped Pilates studio on Gratz equipment, the original maker of Pilates apparatus. Experience Pilates as it was meant to be taught, utilizing all the equipment to create a balanced and well rounded workout on the full variety of Pilates apparatus. In addition to the popularized Pilates reformer, our studio is equipped with a cadillac, wunda chair, arm chair, high chair, pedi-pole, and ladder barrel as well as the small apparatus such as magic circle, foot corrector, sand bag, and toe exerciser. Pilates was intended to be taught on the full range of Pilates apparatus in order to get the full benefit. Lakeview Pilates and Fitness holds Pilates to a high standard with top level instruction and use of the entire Pilates system and equipment. 

Home gym with wooden beams on ceiling, exercise equipment, large potted plant, and storage furniture.

Allison

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As one of the most experienced comprehensively trained classical Pilates instructors in Halifax you are guaranteed a high level of instruction and experience brought into every private lesson. Allison has been teaching Classical Pilates since 2019, completing her certification under the 2 year mentorship of Lili Viola of Lili Viola Pilates in Toronto becoming a 4th generation Classical Instructor. In Toronto her lessons were regularly wait listed. In 2022 she moved to Halifax and was one of the first two classically trained instructors in Halifax.

Continuing education

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Allison continues to evolve her teaching and strives to continually improve her skills to better serve client’s needs. After and during her Pilates apprenticeship she continued extra learning from world class and highly sought after Pilates instructors such as Chris Robinson, Kathy Ross-Nash, Sandy Shimoda, and the late Jay Grimes. She has participated in weekend workshops abroad as well as private lessons. Allison is currently completing her ACE training working towards more certifications to expand on her current knowledge and continue to provide an excellent client experience.

About our equipment

Home gym with wooden floors and exposed ceiling beams, featuring Pilates reformer, balance chair, weight rack, and various exercise equipment.

Our lessons are taught on Gratz equipment, the original maker of Pilates apparatus. Gratz makes some of the highest end Pilates equipment worldwide. It is expertly constructed equipment made to last a lifetime. When working on spring loaded equipment, quality is paramount to ensure client and instructor safety. The design of the equipment is true to Joseph Pilate’s design and therefore allows for an authentic Pilates experience.   

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20 minute consultation

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50 minute session

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25 minute session

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Pricing at a glance:

Single 50 minute private: 125$

Single 25 minute private: 70$

Initial 20 minute consultation: Complimentary

10 Package, 50 minute privates: 1150$

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