Time spent at The Pilates Tree will leave you feeling transformed.

You will find new muscles you may never have felt before, you will feel space in your body where tension currently resides and you will feel those nagging aches and pains ease away.

Every body CAN do PILATES

  • Do you suffer from low back or joint pain?

  • Are you an athlete looking for that extra edge?

  • Does your job contribute to poor posture?

Pilates is a concept, a discipline, a lifestyle. It is a way of living that will support you in the things you love to do. It is a journey without end and one with limitless rewards when practised consistently.

Pilates can be done regardless of age, fitness level, gender or body type. We meet you where you are and challenge you just enough both physically and mentally with what your body needs. 

Start here to book your  Initial Assessment. Be sure to download the Momence app from your app store. Once downloaded, search for 'The Pilates Tree' for easy bookings in the future.

STEP 1:

How to start your Pilates journey:

We ask that every new student to The Pilates Tree start with an INITIAL ASSESSMENT (private). In this first lesson, we get an understanding of your movement patterns/habits and will be better able to create an individual program that provides you with what YOUR body needs going forward.

STEP 2:

Complete your Intake Form here:
If you cannot find something on the schedule that works for you, send us a message here and we will do our best to find a mutually convenient time for you:
Christine Waterman - Master Pilates Teacher

Hi! I’m Christine and I’ve been bringing Pilates to the community of Kamloops since 2006. It is my passion to share the many benefits Pilates has to offer since I began teaching over 20 years ago. 

Pilates is best defined as the balance between strength and stretch with control. When understood correctly, the classical system fosters changes in the body at a deeper level and results are seen faster. Joseph Pilates’ system is brilliant, yet simple. It is my mission to teach what Pilates truly is - meaning what work actually came from Joseph Pilates. Simply put, Pilates is a 'Return To Life' as Mr. Pilates writes about in his book.

When a client makes a new connection or understanding in their body, we celebrate it!

Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT)

The Pilates Tree is the only classical studio in the interior of British Columbia providing high end, classical equipment by Contrology for your best experience in learning the system developed by Joseph Pilates. The equipment does matter.

We are an Authorized Demo Center and Web Affiliate for Balanced Body. If you are a Pilates teacher and are curious about the Classical equipment, we want you to experience the difference this equipment makes. Contact us to arrange a time to come and try it. 

As an ADC, use the BB Buy Now link below to receive 5% off any Balanced Body order! For orders outside of the US, please contact admin@thepilatestree.com to be connected to a BB sales rep.

FAQs

  • Pilates is a system of exercises designed by Joseph Pilates that works to correct imbalances in your muscular system. It is the perfect combination of strength and stretch with control. The release of tension combined with strength building creates efficient movement within the body increasing range of motion and decreasing pain.

  • Pilates is different from other forms of exercise mainly because of the equipment used in the system. With springs for resistance, many of the pieces look like torture devices! However, I guarantee that once you get familiar with the apparatus, you will develop a new way of working. Precision in how you work/move is another big difference in Pilates. We do not want you to run through the motions creating the picture of the exercise, rather we want to help you find the work in order to move from your deep stabilizing muscles first thus supporting the bones and joints correctly. This will help create new muscular patterns. Using top quality equipment is key in assisting in making these connections within the body. Our studio is equipped with apparatus by Contrology (Balanced Body) and Gratz.

  • The benefits of Pilates are many, including:

    Better awareness and use of core

    Increased strength and flexibility

    Recovery from injury

    Relief from back pain

    Increased lung capacity through lateral breathing

    Oxygenation of cells leads to repair of tissues and better health

    Improved alignment and posture

    Used to help with certain illnesses such as cancer

  • Yes. As long as you are not in acute pain, Pilates is great as a rehabilitative tool. We work with you at a pace that is suitable to help release or strengthen muscles around the problem area. As teachers, we look at the whole body, noticing what is not being supported and what is overworking.

  • Pilates can be done on a daily basis. It is ongoing maintenance for your body. We do not overwork any one part of the body to the point where it is completely fatigued. Pilates is a full body workout in each exercise if done correctly. We focus on the quality of the movement, not the quantity. The average client comes to the studio 3 times per week.

  • Pilates is built as a system of exercises on a system of apparatus where each piece of apparatus (the mat, reformer, Cadillac, chair, etc.) feeds and supports the body in a different way assisting you in making new connections thus making changes within your body. What you have difficulty finding on one apparatus may be easier to find on a different piece of apparatus. In our studio, we strongly believe that everyone has access to work on all pieces. Our Foundations Intensive classes give you the best access to the all the equipment so that you feel confident when working on your own inthe studio.

  • We ask clients to bring a water bottle and wear comfortable workout wear without zippers or metal hardware (these can damage the vinyl on the equipment). We also ask clients to wear socks in class for hygienic reasons. Grip socks are best to help you feel stable during your workout (we have these available for purchase if you need).

  • 'I came to The Pilates Tree post-spinal surgery and was immediately reassured that my limitations were not only respected, but understood. The personalized plan propsed for my private Pilates sessions was on par with my physio program. The mobility of my spine sky-rocketed in a very short period of time and withintwo moths my core strength is noticeably better than it was before surgery.

    ALAN VUKUSIC, MD

  • 'I have been a client at The Pilates Tree since approximately 2010. I can honestly say, this is one of the only forms of organized exercise that I have ever really enjoyed and I've tried them all over the years. At 64, I feel that I am in the best shape of my life because of the classes and the teachers at The Pilates Tree. The small group sizes and Open Gym concept along with the attention from the teachers really allows you to learn and grow in your Pilates practice. The atmosphere in the studio is bright, open, clean and fun! Owner Christine and teacher Deb, Steph and Tammy are extremely knowledgeable and always available to assist, correct and encourage during workouts. I would highly recommend giving Pilates a try at The Pilates Tree. You will not regret it!'

    MARILEE HERMISTON

  • 'Pilates has become a special part of my life. I have been attending Christine's studio since 2006 and have more core strength and flexibility than I could have ever imagined at this stage of my life. My general body strength has improved and the time to focus and relax during class is great. Pilates has been a wonderful learning curve, contributing to my overall health. Because I have osteoporosis, it helps me to stand tall and any back pain is kept in check. My bone density has even increased! The teachers are wonderful, aware of individual needs, and present us with new challenges. Pilates will be a part of my life for as long as I am able to take part. Above all, it is great to meet new people and you feel great!'

    VAL VICARS

  • 'Several years after a major car accident I was let with a debilitating chronic pain pattern. I had daily pain and stiffness for ten years and periodically my back would go into spasm that twisted and hunched my body, requiring me to step away from my life and rest until it recovered. One year ago, I started practicing Pilates with Christine Waterman two days per week. I have not had a back spasm for ten months! I never dreamed that this level of recovery was possible. Through Christine and Pilates I learned that my body compensated in its movements which was causing pain and after working with her I am able to find and strengthen the correct movement patterns and now bend, walk up hill, rake my yard, garden, ride a bike, and attend my workdays consistently. Pilates is much, much more than exercise. Christine's expertise, experience and wisdom is a necessary support for our community. My life is changed because of her and her work.'

    RACHAEL PASEMKO, RSW, RCC, RPT-S