Crescent Trail Pilates

"Kate is a wonderful woman who truly cares for her clients. As passionate about Pilates as she is, she is equally as concerned about the overall well being of each and every one of her clients. I began working with her a few years ago while I was recovering from a long term illness. Our private lessons together were very productive as she individualized a plan for me that gave me confidence in regaining strength and encouraged me to keep working my body as I recovered. Fast forward a few years and I now attend advanced classes at her studio. Never did I think I would be in an advanced class when I first started working with her. During class she has a keen eye to help me make small corrections and adjustments to work my body to its true potential. She motivates and encourages me to use my strength, all the while listening to any feedback I may have. She is very attentive to each of her clients overall health and well being, and is quick to make individualized modifications for us when necessary. She is a master at her craft and has created a loving studio with great community. I feel confident, supported, encouraged, cared for, challenged, and healthy while in her presence. If you are looking for the whole package, look no further. She is the best!"

"Kate is an exceptionally thoughtful and creative Pilates teacher! Her knowledge of the human body, how it moves, and how to demonstrate specific Pilates movements is incredible. After injuring my lower back, her diligence and attention has helped me rehab and avoid any painful recurring episodes. I surpassed my original baseline of flexibility, strength, and balance and am amazed at what I can now accomplish with my body. It takes a little time but the benefits of each session compound! I recommend anyone of any age / fitness level to consider Crescent Trail Pilates!"

"I have taken reformer classes with Kate exclusively online for a year and a half. Kate is the best and most encouraging instructor, I have ever had the pleasure of learning from -- in any sport or hobby. I went from knowing nothing about Pilates, to practicing twice a week and feeling confident in the movements and feeling fortified in my core. For background, I am out of state and found her zoom reformer class by googling. I was not sure what to expect trying Pilates for the first time, having purchased a small reformer from Amazon. Kate was sure to go slow at first, providing helpful resources and supplementary training on the mat. She is so precise that I rarely even look at the screen for visual directions and it feels like she's in the room with me, because she is so good at describing movements in a way that's intuitive and recommending micro changes as needed. She is also incredibly caring, tuning in to what my body needs each session to cater specifically to me, while also pushing me to challenge myself. I'm so lucky to have found Crescent Trail Pilates and can't recommend Kate enough -- to new and experienced students alike!"

"My husband and I have been working with Kate for approximately two years. We relocated to Rochester and had been practicing Pilates in another city with a different instructor for six years. We are truly impressed with Kate’s knowledge and ability to ascertain our needs and communicate proper technique. Her credentials in Pilates, as well as other types of movement and rehabilitative therapies are impressive. When we moved to Rochester, my shoulder movement was extremely compromised and I was experiencing considerable pain. After working with Kate, I am happy to say that I have full use of my shoulder and am pain free. We truly love her individualized approach and the fact that Kate insures that we are moving correctly. This is not a group exercise class where there are many people following a “leader”, just going through the motions, and not seeing improvement. If you are looking for a the best Pilates experience and want to see results to your individualized goals, we highly recommend that you work with Kate Wheeler of Crescent Trail Pilates. Diana and Chris Keller"

"From my very first class, Kate made me feel strong and powerful, guiding me gently and with great patience and compassion. She explained each movement including why and how it could help my body. We discussed my injury history so she could modify the movements to my needs. It was the first time anyone had given me that extra time! I left wondering what it could have been like to have that care through the exercise I’d done before Pilates. The fact that I met a teacher in tune with my situation and individual body made a huge difference. Pilates has become a healthy outlet for me to let go and to step outside my comfort zone, building confidence as a result. The studio is beautiful, clean, and a very calming space, which quickly gets filled with the warmth, love and laughter of passionate students like myself! If you haven't tried Pilates before, this is the place to start. I'm so glad I did and now I'm a fan for life!"