Pilates Haven in New Haven

I’ve been coming to Pilates Haven for 1 on 1 lessons for three years. I have a very physical job and have been plagued by injuries— I can’t overstate how critical Pilates and the guidance of John and Amy has been in preventing injuries and healing quickly. They have a gorgeous new space and I look forward to coming every week! My schedule is unpredictable and they have been extremely flexible and accommodating. They are the best! The studio is a gem in the heart of East Rock.

Pilates Haven is a gem in New Haven! I have been working with John for almost two years now, and the experience has been great. I have been practicing Pilates for several years before moving here, but I still made so much progress here and improved my technique by going twice a week. The new studio is amazing too! Really bright and spacious with loads of equipment to work with.

I have studied Pilates with John McCarthy at Pilates Haven for over 5 years and am pleased to give Pilates Haven my highest rating -- 5 stars. I started as a beginner to Pilates on the advice of a doctor-friend who shared that Pilates was the only thing that had helped to relieve his own persistent back pain. My experience has been similar, and I've gained other benefits as well: greater flexibility, improved balance, and a deeper understanding of how my body works. All of this I credit to John, who is an attentive, focused, and encouraging instructor, as well as a delightful person. Other aspects of the experience (scheduling, payment, receipts, etc.) with Pilates Haven are also smooth and professional and the new location is gorgeous -- bright, spacious with easy parking. Highly recommended all around!!

Pilates Haven is the best decision I made for my health and well being. After my second hip replacement at the age of 60 l was searching for a one on one program that would foster my strength, stability, flexibility and balance. I am so grateful to have found Jon McCarthy at Pilates Haven. I have been working with him twice weekly for 40 minute sessions for three years now and my transformation has been amazing! At 64 l hike, paddle board, and walk three miles daily with ease. Jon is the ultimate professional, watching my every move with astute attention. He is so pleasant intelligent, and a delight to be with. I highly recommend Pilates Haven!!!

I can’t recommend Pilates Haven enough! I have worked with Amy and she is incredibly knowledgeable and patient, creating an environment that feels welcoming and supportive. She is fantastic at helping you work around injuries while focusing on strengthening your muscles and skills in a very mindful and individualized way. One of the most unique aspects of her teaching is her deep knowledge of Pilates history—she weaves fascinating lore into the lessons, which makes the experience not only effective but also really engaging and enriching. The studio itself is super clean, cute, and has a relaxed, fun vibe with some great art on the walls that makes you look forward to every visit. John is an excellent teacher as well and brings an amazing level of care and intention to his teaching. Whether you're new to Pilates or have been practicing for a long time, this is absolutely the place to go!

This is such a great studio! I definitely recommend John and Amy at Pilates Haven to anyone looking for amazing, accommodating and supportive Pilates instructors. I have been going for years and John has always been able to fit in sessions despite my irregular schedule. He’s also adeptly been able to adapt our sessions to my body’s limitations as I’ve gone through injuries and recovered from surgeries. At times, Pilates was the the only activity I could do in my recovery and yet I never felt like our sessions were diminished because John always met my body where it was with whatever restrictions and limitations I had that day. Their studio space is beautiful and easy to get to. It is clean, open and during the daytime you get a great view of East Rock park. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a Pilates studio at any skill level, whether a total beginner (like me) or someone who’s practiced for years!

I have been working with John at Pilates Haven for almost six years now and cannot recommend the practice and Pilates Haven strongly enough. The improvements to my back pain, my knee pain, my posture and my sense of well-being are all obvious, and John pays careful attention to where my body is at on any given day, adapting the routine accordingly. In addition, the atmosphere at Pilates Haven is warm, inviting and calm. I look forward to every one of my Pilates sessions.

John is wonderful! I've been going to Pilates Haven for almost two years, having started to get back in shape after some injuries. The sessions are tailored to my needs, and shift as I improve or have other aches and pains. John is deeply patient, always on time, and he's great at explaining why certain exercises are more helpful than others, including giving me things to try at home to make progress between sessions. He is not only deeply knowledgeable about the history of Pilates, but he also knows everything about New Haven, which makes for a delightful bonus! Between his advice and Amy's, I had a visit for my in-laws entirely planned before I left my session.