pilates FOR EVERYBODY
Welcome to SPARK Pilates Studio, a boutique studio dedicated to making the transformative power of Pilates accessible to everyBODY in Chattanooga, TN. At SPARK, we believe in fostering optimal body alignment, building core strength, and cultivating a strong mind-body connection. Our mission is to help clients, at every fitness level, experience joyful movement, confidence and a sense of community!
SPARK
PILATES
STUDIO
SPARK PILATES STUDIO
OUR Mission:
We are a boutique pilates studio focused on making the magic of pilates accessible to everybody!
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Introductory Session
We begin everyone with our Introductory Session - a one on one private session at a reduced cost, to introduce you to the foundations of Pilates. Schedule your Introductory Session today!
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Private sessions
Looking for a more in depth, tailored practice? Private sessions are a great way to dive deeper into your own body, work on goals, and cultivate and challenge your Pilates practice.
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small group classes
We keep our Mat & Reformer group classes small and cost effective - we want to make sure everyone has the best experience possible. We offer classes Monday - Saturday. Each class is leveled to make them accessible for everyBODY.
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"I joined SPARK Studio in August of 2022 and have been hooked ever since! It seemed intimidating to join a Pilates studio (I had never used any Pilates equipment before!) but Ari made me feel at ease immediately and everyone in the studio gave me the warmest welcome. Ari has been a tremendous teacher who has helped me increase my strength, flexibility, and balance each week through constant encouragement and feedback. SPARK Studio is a Red Bank treasure and I encourage anyone who is interested in starting their Pilates journey to join this fun and inclusive community!”
Katie Belcher
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“I have been with Ari for almost 4 years. She is very patient with helping me learn the moves and helps make sure I’m doing the moves correctly. I feel stronger than I ever have. I can do moves I never thought were possible. Not only is Pilates great for the body, SPARK is a fun place to be. It’s a much needed break in my work day to walk in SPARK and only think about Pilates. The world stays outside the door because I’m so focused on the moves. Plus, the studio community is encouraging and fun. It’s a non-negotiable for me! #pilatesforlife"
Jenny Hillenburg
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“Ari brings a fun and inviting atmosphere to class and the community she has built is encouraging and unmatched. We always hold each other accountable from week to week in order to meet our goals. Ari is personable and patient while sharing her Pilates passion and knowledge with us, and I would encourage anyone who wants to start their Pilates journey to join SPARK today!”
Betsy Browder
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"SPARK Studio is “women supporting women” personified. If, like me, you have ever felt inadequate, judged, or unwelcome in other gym/studio settings, I can promise you, you will not have that experience at SPARK. Everyone is from different walks of life, in different places in life, and with different goals but everyone rallies around each other to support one another in such a beautiful way. Ari, Maegan, and Lisa will always meet you where you’re at in your body and encourage you to do the same.Your goals can be as small as “I want to do a pull up,” as big as “I want to run a marathon,” or as broad as “I want to run around and play with my grandkids without pain” and they are all supported, validated, and celebrated at SPARK.”
Jenn Mannhardt
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"After moving to Chattanooga, I thought it would be fun to try Pilates. After some stressful events, I decided to book my first session, and I have been hooked ever since. Ari has created such a welcoming and fun fitness community. I always look forward to the classes and sessions I have with both Ari and Maegan and always leave feeling good after – no matter how challenging they are!As a true beginner and very shy person, I also really appreciate how genuinely caring, thoughtful, and knowledgeable Ari and Maegan are. They are there to support you with your fitness journey and beyond. I am so very thankful to have found this wonderful studio… or maybe it found me!"
Leah Simons
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"After my initial consultation, I was hooked and now over two years later, I still love every class and absolutely hate when I cannot be there. Ari has this unique energy about her that pushes me way out of my comfort zone which forces me to breath deep and connect to myself in a way I never have. She is incredibly encouraging and has created such an amazingly supportive community. No matter what life throws my way before I walk through those doors, I always leave grounded, a little lighter and full of gratitude. I could not imagine my life without Ari or the SPARK Studio family."
Cheryl Abney
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“I didn’t know anything about Pilates coming in, but Ari was so helpful with every question that I had. Being a mom, it’s really easy to dedicate all of your time and energy to everyone else, but I was determined to find something for myself. Now my family knows that Pilates is a rock in my schedule every week. I look forward to coming to every class, getting a few laughs in, and working my butt off. I can feel myself getting stronger mentally and physically. I am so thankful that I found SPARK Studio!”
Hailey Sparks-Green
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"My Pilates journey at SPARK Studio has been wonderful! I’ve often found with other instructors and forms of exercise that the mentality was always to push yourself instead of honoring your body. But at SPARK we focus of form, strength and mobility. I’ve greatly reduced my back pain and improved my posture. I’m feeling really confident in the strength of my body! Pilates has kept me engaged and excited, there is always something new to learn!"
Charish Mallery
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"Prior to Pilates, I worked out a lot, with a lot of weight lifting and intense cross training but constantly struggled with joint instability, poor core strength, chronic pain, and fatigue. My body felt like a puzzle with pieces that wouldn't quite fit together, no matter how many specialists I visited. The traditional exercises I tried for decades either exacerbated my symptoms or didn't cater to my unique physical needs. Pilates, specifically at SPARK Studio, with its emphasis on correct form with controlled, low-impact movements and core stability, provided the bridge between my desire to be active, the necessity to protect and stabilize my hypermobile joints, and a place my mind learned to focus in on my body."
Jaime Kerns
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"A little over three years ago I had a compression fracture in my L3 and bursitis in both hips. My doctor recommended I visit Ari to help get my body moving again. I had never heard of “restorative movement”, but Ari’s expertise and knowledge of the process have certainly made a difference in my life.Sometimes the work is difficult, but Ari always makes it worth the effort. The support and environment provided at SPARK make my time there a fun part of my week. The addition of Meagan and Lisa to the studio crew just makes everything better.”
Susan Ross
ABOUT US
Our passion for Pilates drives us to transform lives every day! We are here to make the magic of Pilates accessible to everyBODY in our beautiful city of Chattanooga, TN.
Our team of highly educated and trained instructors, certified by accredited schools of contemporary Pilates, bring expertise and dedication to each session and group class.
SPARK
PILATES
STUDIO
SPARK PILATES STUDIO
JOIN THE studio
We begin everyone with an Introductory Session. This initial consultation session gives you, the client, a chance to experience a tailored private session at a reduced introductory cost before exploring everything the studio offers!
