The Pilates Barn

The Pilates Barn is a wonderfully bright, clean and welcoming space, and is a calm oasis in the heart of Kerrytown. Heather and her team work conscientiously to create a supportive but challenging environment to work on strength, balance and flexibility. The instructors are knowledgeable and attentive, and know when to push you harder and when to offer adjustments based on your body’s needs. Highly recommended!

I have been doing Pilates with Heather and her staff for a number of years. It has been the best type of exercise I have tried. The trainers tailor my workouts to avoid straining my neck muscles (which have chronic spasms leading to headaches). I have gained a lot of strength and continue to be flexible as I age. The studio is roomy, comfortable, and well equipped. The staff is top notch. I couldn't recommend it more.

The Pilates Barn is truly a breath of fresh air in the Ann Arbor wellness community. Not only is the space itself bright and beautiful, but the community Heather has fostered is even brighter. You will enter feeling comfortable and welcomed each time, and you will leave each class/session feeling challenged but also excited for the next time you can return. I've rarely experienced that with workouts! The tower experience is phenomenal. You will feel supported while pushing your body to be it's strongest self. The instructors work with each individual student to make sure they understand the exercises and will showcase the necessary adjustments for any injuries or sore spots. Even in the classes, you feel like you're getting a personal training session! You just won't find that at any other Pilates studio in the area. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned pilates pro, you will thoroughly enjoy The Pilates Barn and all the wonderful instructors. Plus, it's in the best location possible! Highly recommend!

Heather's classes at The Pilates Barn and Wellness Studio are varied and challenging. As a longtime endurance athlete (cycling/running), I like--and expect--to be challenged. I'm constantly amazed at both Heather's encouragement and her strength in the virtual spinning classes I take 2x a week. And the January Eight-week spin challenge is something I look forward to.Whether you are a longtime or a brand new athlete, there's a place for you in the Pilates Barn and Wellness Community. Since I've been enrolled in the virtual spinning classes, I've boosted my fitness and flexibility immensely. I heartily encourage everyone to try the Pilates Barn and Wellness Studio as regular part of their health and Wellness regimen.

The Pilates Barn is a beautiful, bright, airy and serene space to get superb quality, classical Pilates training in downtown Ann Arbor. I have known and trained with most of the trainers on staff and can say without hesitation that they have superior knowledge of classical Pilates. They are insightful, able to adapt to the individual regardless of body type, injury or personal goals.Specifically, I have taken private sessions from Melissa Walcott for a good portion of the last decade. She is extremely detailed in her understanding of exercise purpose and getting her clients into the right position for their body to experience the work of Pilates...challenging you, but with an ever-present attention to safety. A nurse and certified personal trainer originally, Melissa has the patience, body knowledge, Pilates expertise and experience to train anyone. Additionally, she is one of the kindest and most positive people I know. She made such an impact on my life, that I am now training to be a certified classical Pilates instructor too!Your health is a priority, and your time and money will be well invested at The Pilates Barn!

I go to the Pilates Barn 3-5 times a week and I love it! It's a beautiful space and the staff is so friendly and welcoming. I love Melissa's tower classes and her private sessions. She is helping me get stronger everyday. The Reformer classes with Katie are so much fun and Katie is very encouraging. There is so much diversity of instructor who are all very knowledgeable and skilled but also very caring people who want to help you reach your goals.