I came from California with back pain. I had read about Muscle Activation Technique had contacted…read moreMary Jane about treatment. she went out of her way to schedule me around her regularly scheduled clients. I am more than thrilled to share that after 3 MAT sessions I was pain free and remain so back in California. it be able to bend over, get up and walk pain free is the results of Mary Jane and her MAT training applied to my situation. After concluding the MAT sessions I enrolled in Pilates classes, again with Mary Jane, and became more aware of working those areas of my person identified as needing strengthening through the MAT sessions. I intend to return on another holiday to the Williamsburg area and look forward to more visits to the Pilates Center.

My wife and I have been taking "duet" sessions at the Pilates Center for the past 4 years. As a…read moreresult, we have found ourselves to be more fit, stronger, have a greater range of motion and much improved balance as a result of that work. The instructors with whom we work are well- educated and follow the guidelines established by ongoing assessments of our abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. We both have also taken advantage of the muscle activation technique (MAT) sessions offered by the Center's owner, Mary Jane Amrein, and that has identified and corrected specific areas of weakness or imbalance. We have learned that many professional athletes use this technique on a routine basis to improve their performance and strength. The facility is clean, well-lighted, and well-equipped with the latest Pilates Stott fitness and exercise machines, work-out equipment, as well as an infra-red sauna.

I have been taking classes as Club Pilates since May of 2018. I love these ladies, in all the…read moreyears I have been taking classes, not one class has been the same. The instructors are continually changing things up so that we are not bored and we are always being pushed to be our best...Thank you AMY!! The studio is kept very clean and the equipment is top notch. I highly recommend this studio to anyone who wants to stay in shape, enjoy the company of those they are working out with and leave feeling better than when you entered!

life changing fitness program! Highly recommend for men and women all ages and sizes!read more

TLDR--I have taken great classes and am sure this is a great spot for some people, but I would not…read morerecommend it to my poc friends. I relocated here from another city, where I took lessons in classic pilates, and was originally suspicious of the painfully curated Instagram aesthetic of this place that makes it feel more like late capitalism hot girl scam than actual serious pilates (which would more successfully turn you into the scam lol), but had a really wonderful time in a series of group classes this past summer with an instructor whom I believe only works there over the summer. With that being said, after a while of life just being busy / getting in the way, I wanted to restart with classes here. . .and oh boy was that a learning experience. This studio offers 0 flexibility and grace for life stuff that happens --such as missing a class (which happened once, that I just sucked up) or arriving more than 5 minutes late ( I was 10-15 min late), which happened today and I am like :o wtf at. The front desk was polite and apologetic--I understand they just have to follow the rules. The studio's overall mode of reasoning and their delivery is-white woman. If you are a poc you understand exactly what I'm talking about. First off, this space is is incredibly white--I've never felt fully comfortable here but there's limited options around here and I'm just trying to exercise rather than feel fully safe in a place (a fantasy!). I said it was feeling racist and she said she can't help the way she looks (which is true) but girlllllll I also can't help the way I look--and I would totally choose to look more like her if it meant I'd potentially get offered to take the other class that was starting at the time I arrived [broken heart emoji] Anyway, she kept iterating that this was policy that they had to follow (lmao the policy you have in minuscule fine print somewhere pages in? Put it in font 20 on your website front page and I won't say a word). The other reason she gave is that it's for your own safety, that if you come after stretching it's dangerous if you go straight into exercise (which means if you exercise and hurt yourself we don't want liability). This was infuriating because 1) the instructors (other than the one I had this summer) do not actually correct alignment / posture and just go through the motions of the movements while looking aesthetic in a matching exercise outfit, so I'm not sure if there is any actual safety to begin with and 2) Would they have been more accommodating if I looked more like them and / or the Daughters of the Confederacy? Very uncertain! This person I was speaking to was definitely uncomfortable / not sure how to deal with me, but then, while she was gone, I talked to the second front desk who had been staring at the convo the whole time and this is where it gets more fun. I asked if the person who owns the space is around and she said no (btw, am I becoming a speak to your manager kind of person? oh boy!) This person is like fully glaring at me, and I asked if she had context on my convo, and at first she goes I didn't hear it, but then when I explained the convo she said that the first person did nothing wrong and was very nice and mannered while talking to me (which she absolutely was) and that this was policy. I explained that just because tone and manner is nice doesn't mean that the actual intent / words are kind, and said that based on this racist vibe I'm getting, I feel like I probably shouldn't come back here, and then she goes: "Good!" LOOOOOL. Ok. Good! I was definitely angry about my experience this morning but am in the process of letting it go as paying a price for a lesson learned.

Beautiful space, lots of class options and times, instructors are awesome! Parking is easy.read more

I experienced multiple sudden restrictions on access to studio facilities without prior…read moreexplanation, followed by conditions placed on regaining access. Communication was inconsistent, and policies were unclear. Be aware of these patterns if considering membership or sessions here!

This business does not deserve any stars. The owner, Beth Corson, is far from being a kind, gentle…read moreperson. She yells and screams at people. She attacks people if she doesn't get her way. Her classes are not relaxing, as she is judgmental and controlling. Avoid taking yoga classes from this person, as it falls short of what you can expect from a yoga instructor or class--there's no peacefulness or mindfulness from this owner. She should really just open one of those places where you thrown and break items. She should not be teaching or owning a yoga studio.

Love Pure Barre Williamsburg! Laura and all of the instructors are so great. I think everyone knew…read moremy name within my first couple of classes. I go almost every day and there is always a class I can fit in. Definitely feel healthier and stronger since starting barre :)

I love this Pure Barre studio! Both the instructors and clients are always so encouraging and…read moresupportive. I love how we celebrate each other's wins no matter where we're at! It's the little things that make this studio so special: the chalkboard with upcoming events and recognitions, the birthday board in back, the talks about stress and nutrition. Pure Barre has been such a positive part of my life - I feel supported the moment I arrive which this makes me want to pass these good vibes on to others in the community.

The best Pilates Studio around. Everlea and her staff are knowledgeable, kind and fun and will…read morechallenge you and empower you to become the best version of yourself! After just a few months I have seen results in terms of my flexibility, control and strength that I have not seen with any of my other training. I am now able to do things I couldn't even dream of doing even as a teen. The studio is super cute too! With a Moss green wall and a purple velvet couch in the waiting room and a great choice of equipment (reformers, cadillac, barrels, low and high chairs, foot correctors... you name it). And she has online classes available as well, so if you travel (like I do) you have some great options.

I had chronic lower back pain for over a decade due to L4/L5/S1 vertebra issues. After 6 weeks of…read moreworking with Everlea, my pain mostly disappeared. After 12 weeks my pain was gone. She worked with me slowly at first to figure out what muscles were tight or loose, how to balance the imbalances, and then helped me with my strength and flexibility. She worked with me at the pace my back would allow. Now, my core is so much stronger, my whole body is more toned, and I look forward to every class and training session. Everlea is kind but firm, her exercises are varied and challenging, and my body feels so much improved.

I love this studio & the workouts! I recommend it to anyone looking for ways to stay active with…read morethe motivation of a supportive environment. The first time I tried barre I went in thinking it was going to be easy but it's sneakily hard working out muscles you didn't even know you can work out. I brought my fiancé in who was surprised too! The more you do it, the more you can really focus on those small muscles so every class, no matter your level, makes you stronger. There are different formats that rotate through the schedule. The instructors are very helpful in correcting form, providing alternates if needed, & motivating you. Every class is judgement free with people of all different fitness levels ranging from those extra challenges to others doing the alternates due to recovery/limitations/etc. I've also ~accidentally~ done solo classes that was still very fun, motivating, & surprisingly not as awkward as you would think it would be I think I've done the most classes with Jade, Jillian, & Leslie but all the instructors are awesome. Something that I think stands out about PBNN specifically are the staff & events. I usually just do my workout & leave but the staff always greets you & makes you feel welcome. They all take the effort to learn everyone's names & it's always nice having conversations between/after classes. They also make sure to celebrate your class milestones (i.e. 10/50/100/etc). The studio also does a good amount of events including Book Club at the barre & a variety of classes at other locations in the area, which is fun to invite friends to come with. I loved my experience at Pure Barre Newport News & am sad to be moving away but just wanted to say if you want to try it out, try it out-- you might love it! And thank you PBNN team!

Love this community so much!! Best place to get a full body workout in Newport News, and also find…read morea community of friends!