We teach Pilates as it has been taught to us from all of Joseph Pilates' "elders" (the OG's of the industry, the first generation of Pilates teachers, trained by Joseph himself) and their respective apprentices. You can expect to learn about your body, work hard, and stay safe with hands-on adjustments, attention to detail, and verbal instruction to deepen your work and build strength, stamina & mobility.
It's not just how hard you can work, but how long you will be able to work that hard. We can help you get the most shelf-life out of your one and only body. We use all Gratz and Pilates Designs equipment, so that you can experience Pilates just the way the man himself intended you to.
It's not just how hard you can work, but how long you will be able to work that hard. We can help you get the most shelf-life out of your one and only body. We use all Gratz and Pilates Designs equipment, so that you can experience Pilates just the way the man himself intended you to.
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Classical Educated Instructors that create mobility and strength training programs to fit YOUR body, not the other way around. Romana Kryzanowska 3rd Generation Comprehensively trained Classical Instructor. Alycea Ungaro's Real Pilates Certification Program entails 600 + hours of training and apprenticeship.
We are the proud Houston Host to Alycea Ungaro's, Real Pilates Teacher Training Program, the only 2nd Generation Classical Pilates training on all Classical Equipment in Houston. Alycea Ungaro is also a certified Physical Therapist and published author! You'll get eyes on her expert anatomy material the moment you register for this program since she offers a "rolling course" immediate start option with online learning materials!
Reviews (19)
Jennie W.
Dec 22, 2021
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Jamie Leach
Jul 28, 2021
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It’s hard to describe just how AMAZING I feel after the time I spend with the knowledgable instructors at Control Studios. Honestly I used to hate Pilates - it always just felt like a super boring hour of painful squeezing - but the owners Courtney and Kale have invested in developing an accessible practice based on classical Pilates, tailored to enable individuals to tap into their body through guided activation. My first session didn’t feel hard, like the hour flew by, but afterwards I felt incredible - lighter, stronger, almost taller! After a few sessions I became aware of areas in my body
Michelle Lindsay
Jul 28, 2021
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Becky Thode
Dec 06, 2020
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This place and all the instructors are amazing!! Privates with Hilary are my favorite time of the week. The care and detail she puts into each class is above and beyond any other studio I’ve been to. If you are looking for an instructor to push you and take care of your individual needs - BOOK WITH HILARY!
Kathleen Funk
Dec 02, 2020
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I love this studio so much that I had to put in two reviews! The instructors at this studio are consummate nerds at their craft and I love it. Everyone here is dedicated to expanding their pilates knowledge and making it accessible and applicable to their client's needs. Additionally, the instructors and their community are all warm, friendly and inviting.
Sophia Brauns
Nov 15, 2020
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This place is a gem and I was fortunate enough to find it a year ago, as I hesitantly purchased a class pack - BEST DECISION EVER! The classical methodology is not practiced in any other studio in Houston and Courtney, Kale and team are just next level good people. Your body and mind will become lean, long and fortified and it's highly likely you, too will find your movement home, I know I did :)
Kathleen Funk
Oct 29, 2020
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I’ve been taking Control’s virtual classes and privates this past month in quarantine. I was a regular of their in-studio classes and wondered how that would translate to virtual instruction. I gotta say, I am blown away. The virtual classes are challenging, innovative and fun! The instructors give clear and intuitive cues - there’s no confusion as to what to do with my body. I’m pleasantly surprised at how attentive the instructors are in virtual too! I’m impressed at how they can pick out the most subtle misalignments via zoom. It’s just as good as an in-person private. Even in quarantine
Jordan J.
Jan 14, 2020
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I'm going to gush here, because they deserve it. This place is amazing and worth every penny. I did crossfit for a long time, but kept getting back injuries because I needed to strengthen my core more.
Enter Control Studios and their Classical Pilates.
First of all, the classes there are all basically "privates" because they're only 5-6 people. I liked this a lot because I had no idea what I was doing and having someone be hands-on correcting you and actually paying attention to your form made ALL the difference in the work out and results. Other pilates studios I went to
Enter Control Studios and their Classical Pilates.
First of all, the classes there are all basically "privates" because they're only 5-6 people. I liked this a lot because I had no idea what I was doing and having someone be hands-on correcting you and actually paying attention to your form made ALL the difference in the work out and results. Other pilates studios I went to
Alan Harris
Oct 19, 2019
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Kale and Courtney have created the best classical Pilates experience in Houston. All of their instructors are attentive to detail. Assists are on point. The routines are well thought out. And everyone on the team clearly cares about each person who walks through their doors. Highly recommend if you're looking for an amazing Pilates studio in Houston.
Javiera T.
Jul 03, 2019
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Farrah A.
Apr 20, 2019
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My hips felt so much better immediately after my first class at Control Studios. And my hips don't lie... like, ever.
For years, my chiropractor has suggested I take up pilates. And I've tried a few classes here and there - mainly high intensity pilates classes via the Lagree Method on the Megaformer. I liked it, but never really noticed a major improvement in my hip pain...
However, after a 30 minute introduction to classical style pilates at Control Studios (this was during a Yelp event) - I felt the difference. So weeks later, I purchased their 10-day new client special for $40
For years, my chiropractor has suggested I take up pilates. And I've tried a few classes here and there - mainly high intensity pilates classes via the Lagree Method on the Megaformer. I liked it, but never really noticed a major improvement in my hip pain...
However, after a 30 minute introduction to classical style pilates at Control Studios (this was during a Yelp event) - I felt the difference. So weeks later, I purchased their 10-day new client special for $40
Karen D.
Apr 15, 2019
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Booked a full studio class via ClassPass. Courtney was the instructor the this 4-person class, and she provided lots of individual instruction to each of us! We used the tower, chair, and reformer machine, so it was a great mix. I definitely felt it in my back and shoulders the next day! The studio is upstairs over this garage, and it's decorated very elegantly. Attention to detail is a plus here - even the Aesop soap and lotion in the restrooms are top-notch.
Jennifer P.
Feb 21, 2019
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Blakely G.
Oct 05, 2018
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This studio is outstanding and truly in the classical tradition (and I have been to many, many pilates studios all over the country). Courtney is a master at teaching and cueing. Kale is a gifted teacher as well. Both of these women are drawing from a deep well of training and experience. Highly recommend!
Barbara Jane League
Aug 31, 2018
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I know the studio is not open yet, but I have been taking private lessons from one of the owners for over a year and will be signing up for classes as soon as the studio opens.
The owners, Courtney and Kale, just know more than the other instructors with whom I have worked. They give you a great workout, but they also teach you about your body so that you can be more graceful and move with less pain and fewer injuries.
After working with Courtney, I have changed the way I move my body and I feel better than ever as a result. With Courtney’s guidance, I have changed the way I walk (more even
The owners, Courtney and Kale, just know more than the other instructors with whom I have worked. They give you a great workout, but they also teach you about your body so that you can be more graceful and move with less pain and fewer injuries.
After working with Courtney, I have changed the way I move my body and I feel better than ever as a result. With Courtney’s guidance, I have changed the way I walk (more even
Ann P.
Jul 19, 2018
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Carol M.
Jul 18, 2018
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We recently moved here from Chicago and this Pilates studio came highly recommended. I'm an older client so it's great to have instructors who are both excellent and attuned to the injuries and general limitations that comes with that. The privates and classes are both terrific and I don't think I have done the same thing twice. Parking is easy and the studio is sparkly clean! Highly recommend.
Heather Price
Jul 17, 2018
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I have trained in privates, semi-privates and groups with the ladies of Control Studios. It is clear they have dedicated many years to the study of Pilates. Their holistic, hands-on approach is unique in the fitness world. They go above and beyond to ensure you are making the mind-muscle connections to do the exercises 100%, which makes training with them extremely efficient. One hour with them and you will be sore in places you didn’t know you had muscles. A couple weeks with them and you will be walking taller, sitting up straighter, looking leaner and feeling stronger all over.
Bethany Brewster
Jul 10, 2018
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Control Studios completely broke down any misconceptions I previously had about Pilates. Not only have I discovered how perfect classical Pilates is at creating coherency within my body, but I’ve also learned so much from each instructor about the history of Pilates and the science behind “contrology”. The small group class sizes and the privates both supply excellent attention and hands on assists from knowledgeable instructors. I’ve grown so much stronger and feel as if I can move throughout my day with more ease. Definitely a Pilates lifer!
