PERSONALIZED CARE IN NEW YORK

Private Medical Pilates & postural training in New York

Learn to move with more control in a one-to-one Pilates session. Work on breathing, strength and posture at a pace that fits you. Visits are available at all three offices. Ask your chosen office about the practitioner and time.

Available at: Midtown Manhattan · Forest Hills, Queens · Great Neck, Long Island

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SERVICE & LOCAL APPOINTMENTS

One-to-one Pilates & postural training in Manhattan, Queens & Great Neck

One-to-one Pilates and postural training use guided movement, breathing and core-stability work. Discuss your movement goals and whether you are enquiring about Pilates instruction, posture assessment or a separate physical-therapy appointment.

One-to-one Pilates & postural training in Midtown Manhattan 10016

425 5th Avenue, Office Unit 4A, New York, NY 10016

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One-to-one Pilates & postural training in Forest Hills, Queens 11375

116-21 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375

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One-to-one Pilates & postural training in Great Neck, Long Island 11021

38 S Station Plaza, Great Neck, NY 11021

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This service can be requested at all three offices; confirm the individual practitioner and schedule before your visit.

Private Pilates: movement, core control & first appointments

What are private, one-to-one and Medical Pilates?

Private or one-to-one Pilates means individual instruction. Our Medical Pilates service combines guided movement, breathing, core-stability work and postural training. Tell the office about your experience and movement goals so it can confirm the instructor and appointment type.

Can beginners ask about mat or Reformer Pilates?

Previous Pilates experience is not required. Instruction can start with manageable movements and progress with your control. Ask whether mat-based work or Reformer Pilates is appropriate for the session, and confirm the equipment and instructor at your chosen office.

How do Pilates, posture assessment and physical therapy fit together?

Pilates instruction develops movement skills, while a physical-therapy appointment includes a clinical assessment and rehabilitation planning. A posture assessment can support a discussion of training goals. These are separate appointment types; discuss injuries, surgery or activity restrictions before booking.

Where can I confirm private Pilates fees and session details?

Contact Midtown Manhattan, Forest Hills in Queens or Great Neck on Long Island to ask about one-to-one Pilates fees, session length and availability. For a first session, ask about comfortable movement clothing, your goals and any relevant rehabilitation instructions.

Can I discuss balance, flexibility, sitting posture or back comfort?

A Pilates movement assessment can consider balance, flexibility, breathing coordination and trunk stability. Describe the activities you want to work on, including prolonged sitting or bending. Back discomfort and rehabilitation goals need individual assessment; a training goal does not establish a diagnosis or promise pain relief.

Can I ask for 3D posture assessment before Pilates?

You can ask about a posture scan before Pilates and discuss how the observations relate to movement-control goals. AI 3D body composition and Pilates provide different information: a body-composition report describes measurements or estimates, while Pilates instruction works on movement. Ask which appointments are needed and how each is charged.

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What a one-to-one session includes

Your first session starts with a look at how you stand and move. Your instructor then chooses exercises for your current ability. These may include gentle stretches, balance work and movements for the arms, legs and core.

The pace and effort can change as your control improves. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring any advice you have been given after an injury or surgery. You can book in Midtown Manhattan, Forest Hills in Queens or Great Neck. Check each practitioner's profile for their locations.

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The principles behind Pilates

Pilates links slow, controlled movement with breathing and focus. Joseph Pilates developed it in the early 1900s and called it Contrology. Today, instructors adapt the exercises to each person's ability and goals.

How you move matters. Aim for steady breathing and a range that feels comfortable. Move between positions with control. Core exercises work the muscles around your trunk that support movement.

From posture to a practical movement plan

Your instructor looks at your balance, flexibility and movement. Talk about daily tasks you want to work on, such as sitting, bending or walking. Your symptoms, posture and health history help guide the plan.

Your instructor shows each exercise, watches you practise and gives feedback. Exercises may use a mat or equipment. The range, pace and effort can change as you learn.

Breathing, strength and progression

A session may include core work, stretches and balance practice. Arm and leg movements can be part of the plan too. The aim is good control, rather than more effort alone. Keep breathing at a pace that feels manageable.

Review how you move and how daily tasks feel. If you are recovering from surgery or injury, follow your medical limits and rehab plan. A Pilates visit and a physical therapy assessment are separate appointments.

PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR CARE

Meet your care team.

Explore professional backgrounds, languages and actual appointment locations, then choose the office that works for you.

Acupuncture · Chinese herbal medicine

Tammy Huang

LAc, DAcCHM

English · Mandarin Chinese · Cantonese Chinese

Appointment enquiries

Meet Tammy

Acupuncture · Herbal medicine · Massage therapy

Yan (Rachel) Zhou

LAc, DAcCHM, LMT

English · Mandarin Chinese

Appointment enquiries

Manhattan Office

Meet Yan

Physical therapy · Acupuncture

Wei (Sean) Li

DPT, LAc

English · Mandarin Chinese · Korean

Appointment enquiries

Great Neck Office

Meet Wei

Physical therapy

Congrong Zhang

DPT

English · Chinese

Appointment enquiries

Manhattan Office

Meet Congrong

Where this service is available

You can book one-to-one Pilates at Midtown Manhattan, Forest Hills in Queens or Great Neck on Long Island. Ask your chosen office to confirm the practitioner and time.

Find the office that fits your area

Midtown Manhattan, New York City：Our Midtown Manhattan office is an option for patients around Bryant Park, Murray Hill, the Garment District, Herald Square and Koreatown. Appointments take place at the office address shown below.

Forest Hills, Queens, New York City：Our Forest Hills, Queens office is an option for patients in Rego Park, Kew Gardens, Briarwood and Kew Gardens Hills. Appointments take place at the office address shown below.

Great Neck, Long Island：Our Great Neck, Long Island office is an option for patients in Great Neck Plaza, Great Neck Estates and Manhasset, as well as Little Neck, Douglaston and Bayside in Queens. Garden City is a wider Nassau County travel option. Appointments take place at the office address shown below.

Insurance and appointments

Send your insurance information before booking so the office can check benefits for your service, practitioner and location.

Insurers, information to send & benefit verification

We accept many plans from BCBS, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Aetna and Cigna, as well as plans administered by Meritain Health. Participation and benefits vary by your exact plan, service, practitioner and office.

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Aetna
Cigna
Meritain Health

Send your insurance information before booking.

If using insurance, please text photos of the front and back of your card, your full name and date of birth (DOB), and the policyholder’s name and DOB if different. We’ll check your benefits and get back to you before your visit.

Choose your office below. In your messaging app, add both card photos and replace the bracketed fields before sending. Photos are not attached automatically.

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Coverage details, employer plans & NYSHIP

Ask us to confirm network participation, deductibles, copays or coinsurance, visit limits, referral or authorization requirements and any expected out-of-pocket cost. Benefit verification is not a guarantee of payment. Massage benefits can differ from acupuncture or physical therapy benefits.

Employer and NYSHIP plan enquiries

Some employer-sponsored plans offered through Chase, Point72, Bank of America, Soros Fund Management may include acupuncture or physical therapy benefits. NYSHIP’s Empire Plan may also include benefits. Ask us to check your current individual plan before booking; an employer or plan name alone does not establish coverage.

Logos identify insurers or administrators and do not guarantee in-network status or coverage. The BCBS image currently shows Anthem branding; your specific BCBS company and network must be checked.

Prepare for your session

Wear clothes that let you move freely. Bring any rehab instructions. Tell your instructor about recent injury, surgery, pregnancy or activity limits. You do not need to have tried Pilates before.

Research & potential benefits.

Pilates may be one exercise option for long-term low-back pain. Your plan should fit your assessment, goals and medical limits. Results vary from person to person.

Pilates for Low Back Pain: Complete Republication of a Cochrane Review
2016 · Cochrane systematic review republication
Pilates improved pain and disability compared with minimal intervention in the included low-back-pain trials. Evidence was low to moderate quality; superiority over other exercise was not established. This republishes the 2015 Cochrane review.
Effect of pilates training on pain and disability in patients with chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis based on randomized controlled trials
2023 · Systematic review and meta-analysis
The review found improvements in pain and disability with Pilates training for chronic low-back pain. Programs and comparisons varied. Findings do not guarantee correction of posture or a result for every participant.
Pilates to Improve Core Muscle Activation in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review
2023 · Systematic review
Pilates could improve core-muscle measures compared with no exercise or differently dosed exercise programs. It was not inferior to equivalently dosed exercise; the findings do not establish that Pilates is uniquely superior.

Common questions.

Who provides Medical Pilates?

Tammy Huang, Rachel Zhou, Wei (Sean) Li and Congrong Zhang provide Medical Pilates. Their profiles show individual appointment locations and schedules.

Do I need Pilates experience?

No previous experience is needed. Individual instruction starts at a comfortable level and progresses with your movement control.

How does Pilates fit with physical therapy?

Pilates develops controlled movement and exercise skills. Physical therapy includes clinical assessment and rehabilitation; a post-operative or injury-related plan follows the treating clinician’s restrictions.

Where can I ask about one-to-one Pilates?

Read the service information on this page, then contact a listed office to confirm practitioner availability and appointment arrangements.

Midtown Manhattan →Forest Hills, Queens →Great Neck, Long Island →

How do I confirm one-to-one pilates fees, insurance and appointments?

Contact your preferred office and name the specific service and practitioner. Ask about the fee, session length and any insurance arrangements for that appointment and your individual plan before booking.

How should I prepare for a first appointment?

Tell the office what you want to discuss and confirm the service, practitioner, address and time. Ask which information to bring and whether that particular appointment has preparation instructions.

What related questions can I read about?

These guides can help you prepare for a consultation. The appropriate service depends on individual assessment.