Private & Semi-Private Pilates

Private and semi-private Pilates gives you focused, personalized coaching that a busy class simply cannot match. Whether you train with Elena one-on-one in North Bay or gather two or three friends for a semi-private session, every movement is chosen for your body, your goals, and your pace. Prefer to move at home? Private sessions are also available online across Canada and the USA, so you can keep progressing wherever you are.

As a Pilates instructor certified since 2007 and a personal trainer specializing in healthy aging, Elena builds each session around you, from your posture and breathing patterns to the way you move through everyday life. That means clear cues, real feedback, and modifications that keep the work both safe and challenging. It is the fastest, most supportive way to learn Pilates well, or to deepen a practice you already love.

If you have felt lost or overlooked in a large group, or you are working around a nagging area of tension, private and semi-private Pilates is where things finally click. You get expert eyes on every rep, encouragement that keeps you coming back, and a plan that grows with you.

Benefits at a glance

• ✓ Fully personalized programming built around your body, goals, and any areas you want to work around
• ✓ Hands-on cueing and real-time feedback so you learn proper form from day one
• ✓ Flexible scheduling that fits your week, in person in North Bay or online
• ✓ Faster, more noticeable progress than you would get in a large class
• ✓ A supportive, private setting where you can ask questions and move at your own pace
• ✓ Share the experience and the cost by training semi-private with friends or family

Pricing

• Free intro call15-minute consultation to match you to the right formatFree
• 1:1 PrivatePer session, fully personalized in person or online$80–130 CAD
• Semi-private (2–3 people)Bring a friend or two and share the session$45–65 CAD / person
• Private small groupA tailored session for your own small group$25–40 CAD / person

Who private and semi-private Pilates is for

This format suits almost everyone, but it shines if you want more than a large class can offer. Complete beginners love the calm, unhurried start, learning to breathe, align, and move with confidence before anything else. If you are brand new, our guide to Pilates for beginners is a lovely place to start reading.

It is also ideal if you are managing tension, returning to movement after a break, or focused on healthy aging and staying strong for the long run. Because every session is built around you, we can prioritize posture, balance and core work, protect areas you want to be careful with, and celebrate steady, real progress. Semi-private and small-group options are perfect for friends, couples, or family who want that personalized attention while sharing the experience and the cost.

What a private Pilates session looks like

Your first session begins with a friendly assessment of how you stand, breathe, and move. From there, Elena guides you through mat and equipment-inspired work chosen specifically for you, cueing each movement so you feel exactly what should be working. There is space to ask questions, slow down, or push a little further, because it is your session.

Over time, we layer in more control, strength, and mobility, always at a pace that feels sustainable. Many clients pair Pilates with one-on-one personal training to build overall strength, or drop into group Pilates classes once they feel confident. Online clients get the same personal attention through live video, with cues and modifications tailored to your space at home.

Elena's approach and experience

Elena has been a Pilates instructor since 2007 and a certified personal trainer since 2006, with a specialty in older-adult fitness and healthy aging. Founder of NU-U Health & Fitness since 2008 and inventor of the choreographed NU Bar, she blends deep technical knowledge with genuine warmth, so you feel supported, never judged.

Her coaching is about helping you move well and age strong: building a body that carries you confidently through hikes, winters, and everyday life. Expect clear guidance, honest encouragement, and a program that adapts as you grow. Because your wellbeing comes first, Elena always recommends checking with your physician before beginning any new exercise program.

What’s included

How it works

1. 1Book a free intro callWe chat for about 15 minutes about your goals, experience, and whether private, semi-private, or a small group fits best.
2. 2Your first personalized sessionElena assesses your posture, breathing, and movement, then tailors the session to you on the spot.
3. 3Build your planYou receive a clear, progressive plan and a schedule that works for your week, in person or online.
4. 4Train and progressShow up, get coached, and watch your strength, control, and confidence grow session by session.

Frequently asked questions