LUIS BRAVO

Two weeks before my 18th birthday, I walked into an audition for Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico with dreams of a classical dance career. What I encountered instead would transform my life’s trajectory. Before we were permitted to touch the ballet barre, the company’s Director, Lolita San Miguel, guided us through floor exercises—foot work, hundreds, and roll-ups. In that moment, I thought to myself, “I am here to dance, not to roll like a ball.” I could not have known then that those exercises would become the foundation of my life’s work.

 A Journey of Mastery

As my dancing career drew to a close in 2000, I pursued my first Pilates certification under Meghan Jackson at the Pilates Body Center in Pennsylvania. Ms. Jackson’s background as a movement therapist brought a unique, rehabilitative perspective to Joseph Pilates’ classical repertoire—deepening my understanding of the Method’s therapeutic power.

In 2009, I completed the rigorous, two-year Pilates Master Mentor Program (PMMP) under the direct supervision of my mentor, teacher, and Pilates Elder, Lolita San Miguel—one of only two living first-generation instructors personally certified by Joseph Pilates himself. The PMMP is recognized as one of the most comprehensive teacher training programs in the Pilates world, distinguished by Lolita’s three-pillar vision:

  1. Quality of movement and historical integrity of classical Pilates work
  2. Authentic lineage acquired directly from Joe and Clara Pilates and Carola Trier
  3. Contemporary innovation and creative evolution of the Pilates Method

 Professional Expertise

As a Second Generation Pilates Master Teacher, I am proficient in all of Joseph Pilates’ original apparatus, including comprehensive mat work. With over two decades of experience in Pilates education and program leadership, I have served as Pilates Coordinator at Life Time Fitness Manhattan, where I developed and managed large-scale Pilates programming.

I remain devoted to upholding the integrity, excellence, and legacy of the Pilates Method as it was intended—honoring the body as the temple of the soul.

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STUDIO POLICIES

NEW CLIENTS

  • New Client Forms must be completed, signed, and dated before your first session.
  • Your instructor will review these forms with you prior to class to address any questions or concerns.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early to your first appointment.
  • All sessions are by appointment only – call us at 561-493-4966 or Book Online to schedule.

SCHEDULING & PAYMENT

  • Pre-payment is required for all Private, Semi-Private, and Group sessions.
  • Please register online or call before attending any class.
  • All sessions—Private, Semi-Private, and Group—are 55 minutes in length.
  • Schedule is subject to change; clients with pre-paid reservations will be notified of any changes.

CANCELLATIONS

  • Private & Semi-Private Sessions: 24-hour cancellation required to avoid full charge. You may cancel online, by phone (561) 493-4966, via email at info@pilatesstudio1.com, or by texting your instructor directly.
  • Group Classes: 12-hour online ONLY cancellation required to avoid full charge.
  • All purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable.

GROUP CLASSES

  • Due to safety considerations, only intermediate and advanced clients approved by a Pilates Studio 1 instructor may join Equipment Classes.
  • New to equipment classes? Start with our Welcome to Pilates Special.
  • All group classes are 55 minutes in length.
  • Class sizes are limited to ensure quality instruction: Equipment classes have a maximum of 6 clients, and group mat classes have a maximum of 10 clients.

STUDIO GUIDELINES

  • Please remove your shoes upon entering the studio.
  • Sticky socks are required during all exercise sessions.
  • Inform us of any changes in medication, diet, lifestyle, or health.
  • Attendance twice weekly is recommended for best results and safety.
  • Filtered water is available on-site.
  • Illness or injury may require your doctor's approval to resume exercise.