Results-Driven Pilates for Strength, Confidence, & Lasting Transformation
At Lift Pilates, we specialize in authentic classical Pilates, helping you build strength, ease pain, and transform your body through Joseph Pilates’ original method.
Lift Pilates: Davis’s First and Only True Contrology Pilates Studio
Rediscover strength, confidence, and the joy of movement with a Pilates practice that is athletic, structured, and deeply effective.
At Lift Pilates, we empower everyone—regardless of age or experience level—to move with purpose, relieve pain, and build lasting strength.
Whether you’re managing daily demands, navigating life’s changes, or simply looking to move with more freedom and confidence, we’ll meet you where you are and support your goals.
Our personalized private lessons and signature Lift Pilates Class combine expert guidance with a flexible open studio format, allowing you to progress at your own pace.
Move Stronger. Feel Better. Live Confidently.
Because everyone deserves to feel strong, capable, and in control of their body.
Rooted in Tradition, Powered by Community
Since 2003, Lift Pilates has been part of the Davis community, offering the original method of Joseph Pilates—Contrology—in a true open studio setting. We’re proud to be Davis’s first and only traditional Pilates studio, staying true to the method while creating a welcoming space for clients to grow, challenge themselves, and commit to a lifelong practice of movement, strength, and vitality.
Choose Your Path to Begin Your Pilates Journey:
Path One: Personalized Support + Flexibility
$149
Includes:
✔️ 1 Private Lesson (one-on-one guidance tailored to you)
✔️ 1 Week of Unlimited Lift Pilates Classes (flexible, open studio format)
Start with a private lesson for personalized attention, then dive into the Lift Pilates Class, where you’ll experience the structure and freedom of our unique open studio format. Get expert guidance, move at your own pace, and discover the power of classical Pilates in a supportive, results-driven environment.
Best For:
✔️ Exploring both private lessons and the one-of-a-kind Lift Pilates method.
✔️ Newcomers to Pilates who value flexibility and personalized support.
📅 Please use within 7 days of your first lesson.
Path Two: Build Your Foundation with Personalized Guidance
$299
Includes:
✔️ 3 Private Lessons (one-on-one instruction tailored to your goals)
Looking for a strong foundation in Pilates with focused, individualized support? This path is ideal for those who want personalized guidance to build confidence, master the fundamentals, and create a lasting Pilates practice.
Best For:
✔️ Clients who prefer private lessons as their primary Pilates practice.
✔️ Those who want individual instruction before transitioning into Lift Pilates Classes.
📅 Please use all sessions within 10 days of your first lesson.
Find Us
Lift Pilates is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Davis — 803 2nd Street, Suite C —at the corner of 2nd and G Streets, inside the Chen Building. You’ll find us right above Tres Hermanas Mexican restaurant and near the Davis train station.
Look for the entrance on 2nd Street, and take the stairs or elevator to the second floor.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our studio!
Client Success Stories
Here’s what some of Laura's clients have to say…
Alyson Mitchell
"Doctors offered pain injections but no real solutions other than more surgery (for my total knee surgery and back pain due to progressive scoliosis)..."
Brenna Sahadeo
“I attended regular sessions in preparation for my wedding and throughout my pregnancy….and fell in love with Pilates at Laura’s studio."
Shane Jakober
"Within three months my lower back pain was gone. I owe my improvement to Laura's expert assessment and instruction."
David Howitt
"A few years ago my Neurosurgeon suggested that before opting for surgery I should first try doing Pilates to alleviate my severe back pain and although skeptical at first I have become a true convert. Laura's studio was the most highly recommended of the available studios and I can see why."
Amber Aeschebach
"I have made great strides in my strength, mobility, and flexibility since joining Lift Pilates."
Why Choose Lift Pilates?
✔️ Expert Instruction – Led by Laura Shearer, a second-generation Pilates teacher with 20+ years of experience and advanced training in classical Pilates.
✔️ Tailored Programs – Every session is personalized to support your body, goals, and progress.
✔️ Supportive Community – Train in an encouraging, results-driven environment that fosters growth and transformation.
✔️ Proven Results – From chronic pain relief to improved strength, mobility, and confidence, clients experience lasting change.
As Seen on GOOD DAY & CBS News
Featured on CBS News, showcasing our commitment to excellence and the transformative power of personalized, classical Pilates.