Forte Pilates
Carrie Shanafelt
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Saturday, May 16th - Sunday, May 17th 2026
Carrie Shanafelt
Carrie started her Pilates training in Seattle with Dorothee Vandewalle, Lori Coleman-Brown, and Lauren Stephan. She also had the good fortune to study with Romana Kryzanowska. In 1999, she earned her certification with the Pilates Guild, and in 2000 Carrie moved back to her hometown, Boise, Idaho and opened Boise’s first Pilates studio, Forte Pilates. In 2007, she sold the studio and moved to California where she had a thriving home studio, The Pilates House.
In 2011, Carrie moved back to Boise and continued to work from a home studio. In 2015, she was accepted into and completed The Work at Vintage Pilates in Los Angeles, a highly selective mentorship program studying with 1st generation teacher, Jay Grimes.
Like us, Carrie is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of the Pilates method and teaches in a way that fosters the independence Joe always wanted for his practitioners.
SCHEDULE
Saturday
10:00AM - 12:00PM
WORKSHOP
What Makes Contrology Corrective?
In this workshop we will explore the value of self-correction and Joe’s intention of owning your own workout so it becomes corrective exercise.
2:00PM
GROUP CLASS
Independent workouts, the old school way, under the expert guidance of Carrie Shanafelt
Sunday
10:00AM - 12:00PM
WORKSHOP
Give it a Chance
This workshop aims to improve the flow, transitions, and concentration in your practice by changing the mindset with which we approach repetitions. Rather than gym reps, we aim to flow one rep to the next like they are chances to move better and better and better.
2:00PM
GROUP CLASS
Independent workouts, the old school way, under the expert guidance of Carrie Shanafelt
Please note: Whitney will also be offering Private Session availability to visiting students and teachers. Email the studio for availability.
Pricing
Workshops
$225/ea.
Private Sessions
$150
VP Class
$75
FAQs
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YOU can! This weekend is designed for clients and instructors alike. This is an excellent opportunity to learn directly from one of my own mentors to reinvigorate your practice and help you work deeper into the Pilates method we all know and love.
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These workouts reflect the way Joe and Clara taught Pilates in their New York studio. In a small group setting, you will work out independently while Carrie offers guidance, support, or a challenge to help you achieve results and leave feeling invigorated. This is a great class for those who know their own Pilates program or have already been participating in WJP Workouts (group classes) at Whitney Johnson Pilates.
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If you are traveling from out of town, there are many great places to stay.
There are many hotels within walking distance to the studio including The Residence Inn and The Graduate. AirBnBs are also a great option. I would recommend looking in the Downtown, Kerrytown, or Old West Side neighborhoods for walkability.
If you don’t mind a drive into the studio, Weber’s boutique hotel is also a great option with an adorable indoor pool and restaurant.
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Because hosting a visiting teacher requires a meaningful upfront commitment, all registrations for this weekend are non-refundable and non-transferable.
If an unexpected situation arises and you’re unable to attend, I will make a genuine effort to fill your spot from the waitlist. However, this cannot be guaranteed — especially with late notice, as once sessions fill, people often make other plans.
Thank you for understanding and for helping make these special guest-teacher weekends possible.
