Posture & Back Health
Corrects muscular imbalances, supports healthy joint function and helps reduce chronic lower back pain and tension.
Tess Whelan
A second-generation teacher and international teacher trainer
Tess has practiced Pilates for 40 years. Trained in the original method by Romana Kryzanowska and certified in 2000, she has accumulated more than 20,000 hours of teaching experience with clients, apprentices and future instructors.
As a Power Pilates Teacher Trainer, she educates and certifies Pilates instructors internationally, transmitting the Classical Method with precision, clarity and respect for its original architecture.
Drawing on sixteen years of experience as a registered nurse in the United States and a lifelong background in the performing arts, she works naturally with a wide variety of clients, combining safety, rigor and a deep understanding of movement.
Tess is certified through the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) and is a member of the Fédération des Professionnels de la Méthode Pilates (FPMP) in France.
A precise and personalized approach
Precise, deep and lasting Pilates
Each session is designed to improve posture, mobility and deep strength. Tess teaches Classical Pilates in accordance with Joseph Pilates' original method, providing precise, attentive and individualized guidance. In semi-private sessions, she skillfully works with clients of different levels, needs and goals simultaneously, ensuring that each participant receives personalized attention and an optimal learning experience.
Private and semi-private sessions on the complete range of Classical Pilates equipment: Reformer, Cadillac, Wall Unit, Wunda Chair, High Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Classical Mat.
The original method
The Pure Classical Pilates Method: The Art and Science of Contrology
Don't just do Pilates. Practice the Method.
Classical Pilates is the method developed by Joseph Pilates, built upon concentration, control, breathing, flow, precision and centering. Structured through a rigorous progression, it develops strength, mobility, coordination and efficiency of movement while respecting the body's natural design.
Body Shape & Conditioning
Strengthens the deep abdominal muscles, improves posture and creates a longer, leaner and more toned silhouette.
Vitality & Sport
Enhances coordination, flexibility, strength and recovery. Particularly beneficial for golfers, tennis players and anyone seeking improved physical performance.
Studio & apparatus
Mat + apparatus: the complete Pilates ecosystem
Mat work and apparatus training complement one another. The spring-based equipment guides the body, reduces compensatory movement patterns and develops a unique level of body awareness.
The Reformer, Cadillac, Wall Unit, Wunda Chair, High Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Classical Mat work together to lengthen the spine, improve alignment, open the shoulders and strengthen the powerhouse with precision and control.
Teacher Training
Transmission, precision and professional expertise
Tess teaches movement education to Pilates professionals and certifies future instructors internationally. Her teaching remains faithful to the original systemic approach developed by Joseph Pilates. Exercises are not selected à la carte; they follow a precise and logical sequence in which every movement and every transition serves a specific purpose. This methodical progression creates strength, control, fluidity and efficiency throughout the entire body while preserving the integrity of the Classical Pilates system.
Classes & rates
Find the right format
Each session lasts 50 minutes and is adapted to your individual needs: children, adults, seniors, athletes, prenatal and postnatal Pilates (reserved for clients with previous regular Pilates experience). Sessions are available by appointment in the studio, at home in Paris or online.
| Format | Standard rate | Loyalty Rates | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private session | 120 € | 110 € | Exclusive work through the complete system, with adjustments and modifications tailored to your health, needs and goals. |
| Semi-private duet | 80 € / person | 70 € / person | Classical Pilates apparatus sessions, open to all and multi-level, using the full studio system. Synergy work or individualized apparatus programming, adapted to the group dynamic while respecting each person’s specific needs. A balance of group exercises and personalized coaching for optimal progression. |
| Semi-private trio | 65 € / person | 60 € / person |
Conditions: purchases are valid for 6 months and are non-refundable. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance; otherwise, the session is due. Payment by cash or card.
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Booking
Schedule a Pilates session
A dedicated space for lesson requests only: private, duet, trio or in-home Pilates. Your request is sent with the subject “Pilates booking”, separately from general contact messages.
Testimonials
What clients say
“Through Mat and apparatus work with Tess, my posture was transformed and my pain disappeared.”Dr. Carolyn Webber
“In one month with Tess, my chronic pain disappeared. My golf swing became much more fluid.”Ray Zasoski
“My flexibility improved and I have greater range of motion in my joints.”Estelia Mesimer
Contact
A question before booking?
This form is for general questions: practical information, level, health, in-home Pilates, teacher training or professional requests.
American Classical Pilates
Studio Flower
32 avenue Duquesne
75007 Paris, 7e arrondissement de Paris
americanclassicalpilates@gmail.com
01 83 89 97 39
06 95 62 01 78
US: (904) 615-6742