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WHITNEY JOHNSON PILATES

Whitney Johnson Pilates is a fully equipped Classical Pilates studio in Ann Arbor, MI, dedicated to teaching the method as it was originally designed by Joseph Pilates. We follow the traditional order and system of exercises without unnecessary additions or trends, allowing the work to unfold with clarity, purpose, and depth. In addition to private and small group Pilates sessions, we offer open gym hours to support student independence, consistency, and a deeper understanding of the method. This lineage-based approach builds strength, mobility, coordination, and long-term resilience.

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Meet the Founder

Whitney Johnson is the owner of Whitney Johnson Pilates and a second-generation Classical Pilates teacher based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the Classical Pilates method as originally developed by Joseph Pilates.

With a background in the arts and academia, Whitney brings a thoughtful, analytical approach to her teaching. Her own experience using Classical Pilates to recover from a serious back injury shaped her belief in the method as a powerful, corrective, and lifelong practice. Trained through The New York Pilates Studio® and under Pilates elder Jay Grimes, Whitney teaches with precision, clarity, and deep respect for lineage—always with a sense of humor and genuine joy for the work. She continues to study regularly with her teacher, Sandy Shimoda of Vintage Pilates.

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“WJP offers the real deal — Classical Pilates taught in a fun, safe, and challenging way…” (shortened)

— ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google review