PERSONALIZED CARE IN NEW YORK

Private Medical Pilates & postural training in New York

Build movement awareness, strength and control through one-to-one Medical Pilates and postural training. Appointments are available at our three offices. Contact your preferred office to confirm the practitioner and time.

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

Plan your care

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

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

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

116-21 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375

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

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

Private sessions begin with movement and posture observations, followed by exercises selected for your current ability. Controlled trunk work, coordinated arm-and-leg movement, stretching and balance practice link breathing with alignment and movement quality.

The pace and resistance can progress as your control improves. Comfortable movement clothes and relevant injury or surgery instructions help the session fit your needs. Medical Pilates is available in Midtown Manhattan, Forest Hills in Queens and Great Neck, with individual provider locations shown in their profiles.

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The principles behind Pilates

Pilates is a system of controlled exercise that coordinates breathing, concentration, alignment and movement. Joseph Pilates developed the method in the early twentieth century, originally calling it Contrology. Modern instruction adapts those principles to different starting abilities and everyday movement goals.

The emphasis is on how a movement is performed: steady breathing, comfortable range, coordinated muscle activity and deliberate transitions. Core work involves the trunk and surrounding muscles that help support the body during movement.

From posture to a practical movement plan

Your starting assessment considers mobility, balance, flexibility and movement control. Functional goals may include sitting comfortably, bending, walking or returning to exercise. Posture observations help guide instruction alongside your symptoms and medical history.

One-to-one sessions combine demonstration, guided practice and feedback. Mat-based exercises and equipment-supported movements can be adapted in range, resistance and pace as control develops.

Breathing, strength and progression

A session can include controlled trunk movements, stretching, balance and coordinated arm-and-leg work. Repetitions are selected for good-quality movement rather than simply increasing intensity. Comfortable breathing and a manageable level of effort help maintain control.

Progress is reviewed through movement quality and the activities that matter to you. For recovery after surgery or injury, training follows relevant medical restrictions and is coordinated with prescribed rehabilitation. Medical Pilates and a physical therapy evaluation are separate appointment types.

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

One-to-one Pilates is available at our Midtown Manhattan, Forest Hills in Queens and Great Neck on Long Island offices. Contact your preferred office to confirm the practitioner and appointment.

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

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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.

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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 clothing that allows comfortable movement and bring relevant rehabilitation instructions. Share recent injuries, surgery, pregnancy and current activity restrictions before starting. Sessions are adapted to your experience; previous Pilates training is not required.

Research & potential benefits.

Pilates-based exercise can be one option for improving pain, function and core control in people with chronic nonspecific low-back pain. Your instruction should reflect assessment, preferences and medical restrictions.

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.