Authentic Classical Pilates in Davis. Real Results, One-on-One
Tailored private instruction built for your body, your history, and your goals—not a cookie-cutter gym class. Founded in 2003 by Laura Shearer, trained directly by Jay Grimes.
Customized 1-on-1 sessions for:
Beginners building a solid foundation
Clients safely recovering from injuries
Athletes seeking peak mobility and performance
Introductory Private Package – $249 (2 Sessions)
Two dedicated 1-on-1 sessions designed to get you moving immediately on the apparatus. We listen to your background while diving straight into the work, letting your body dictate the movement as we build your custom classical program from day one.
Why Clients Choose Lift Pilates
I have been teaching Pilates since 2001 and founded Lift Pilates—Davis’s original Pilates studio—in 2003. Over the past two decades, I’ve helped clients recover from injuries, transition out of physical therapy, manage chronic conditions, and build lasting strength and mobility.
My work is rooted in Contrology, the original Pilates method. I had the privilege of studying directly with the late Jay Grimes, a first-generation student of Joseph Pilates, and continue my ongoing mentorship with Wade Edwell of Proper Pilates in Australia.
Rather than teaching a one-size-fits-all workout, I design an individualized program for every client. Through focused observation, hands-on coaching, and purposeful progressions, your practice continually adapts as your body grows stronger and more capable.
“It's not a gym, it's not a class for the masses, it's a program designed specifically for your body.”
—Alyson Mitchell
Private Session Pricing
Introductory Private Package - $249 (2 Sessions)
Two dedicated 1-on-1 sessions designed to get you moving immediately on the apparatus. We listen to your background while diving straight into the work, letting your body dictate the movement as we build your custom classical program from day one.
Ongoing Private Pathways
Private Memberships — $1,200 / month ($150 per session)
Following your initial sessions, continue working 1-on-1 twice a week (up to 8 sessions per month) to refine your technique, address specific physical goals, or navigate recovery. Designed for dedicated students ready to build real internal strength and stamina with recurring, reserved private instruction tailored specifically to your body.
Ready to Get Started?
Introductory Private Package –
$249 (2 Sessions):
Two dedicated 1-on-1 sessions designed to get you moving immediately on the apparatus. We listen to your background while diving straight into the work, letting your body dictate the movement as we build your custom classical program from day one.
No fluff or clinical evaluations—just the work. We get you moving right away on the apparatus from minute one, keeping track of your progression while your body dictates the path. From there, you choose your ongoing track—whether that means continuing 1-on-1 or stepping into our small group classes.