ABOUT
About Lift Pilates
Founded in 2003 by 2nd-generation Pilates professional Laura Shearer, Lift Pilates is a boutique studio in downtown Davis, California.
We offer private lessons and small group classes for all fitness levels, specializing in injury recovery and overall well-being. Our innovative Lift Pilates Class allows clients to practice at their own pace, fostering resilience, consistency, and mastery of the Pilates system.
Rooted in tradition and true to Joseph Pilates' original vision, our approach is taught by Laura, who trained with the late Jay Grimes at Vintage Pilates. Join us in our fun dynamic, community-oriented space to experience Pilates as a transformative journey to health and vitality.
What Makes Lift Pilates Different?
Our Lift Pilates Class is more than just a way to practice Pilates – it’s a personalized journey toward long-term success and wellness. Unlike traditional group classes where everyone follows the same routine, Lift Pilates offers a custom program tailored to your unique body and needs.
Rather than accommodating others’ levels, you’ll work on a plan designed specifically for you, growing and evolving as you progress. This personalized approach has accelerated clients’ physical and mental achievements, helping them reach milestones in months that would typically take years.
Pilates is a rewarding journey requiring consistency and patience. At Lift Pilates, we provide a supportive, fun environment where you’re encouraged to take your time, make mistakes, and celebrate your successes. Our dynamic, community-focused studio fosters inclusion and growth for everyone.
For added flexibility, we also offer virtual open studio practice – perfect for when you’re traveling or unable to visit in person.
Workouts Custom-Tailored For You on the Original Pilates Apparatus
Join us at our studio and experience the magic of Contrology by Balanced Body apparatus and Original Gratz Apparatus. Our state-of-the-art equipment is designed to help you build a stronger, more flexible, and toned body that moves with ease and grace. Our Pilates program is customized to meet you where you are on your fitness journey, so you can work at your own pace. Our warm and supportive environment will make you feel right at home. Come and join us today, and let's work together to make you feel healthier and stronger than ever before!
Lift Pilates named Best Pilates Studio in Davis 2024
Contrology
Joseph Pilates, the creator of Pilates, called his new form of exercise and rehabilitation “Contrology.” This is what he said about it in 1945, "Contrology (Pilates) develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit."
Contrology is the original and most authentic Pilates method and is a proven way to enhance your physical ability, strength, stretch, and posture. It closely follows Joseph Pilates' guidelines, ensuring that you're getting the most effective workout possible.
At Lift Pilates, we understand that each person is unique, with their own set of needs and goals. That's why my primary focus is working with those with chronic pain and injuries and lower back pain. I work around my clients' injuries while they strengthen their bodies as a whole, ensuring that each person gets an invigorating, full-body workout, custom-tailored to your individual needs, meeting you where you are. No matter your fitness level or past injuries, we're here to support and guide you on your journey to improved physical ability, strength, stretch, and posture.
The original classical Pilates method focuses on strengthening, stretching, and toning the entire body rather than individual parts. At Lift Pilates we use Contrology by Balanced Body and Original Gratz Pilates apparatus. The original Pilates equipment assists in building a strong body and flexible body for efficient movement and overall health. With regular practice, you will become both stronger and more flexible.
