Private sessions
One on one, built entirely around you. The best place to start, especially if you're working around an injury.
60 min$110
45 min$85
Nicole Pollock, OTR/L · STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor
Where every body
belongs.
Pilates taught by an occupational therapist.
Private sessions, duets and small classes in Centerbrook, CT. Zoom and home visits too.
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Hi, I'm Nicole.
Nicole Pollock, OTR/L · STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor
I've been doing Pilates for over 30 years and working as an occupational therapist for more than 10. For a long time those were two separate things. Now they're the same job.
As an OT, my focus is getting people back to the everyday stuff they care about. Carrying groceries up the stairs. Picking up a grandkid. Getting through a workday without your back reminding you it's there. Pilates gives me the tools to build the strength and control behind all of that, and my OT training tells me where to start and what to leave alone for now.
I'm licensed and registered as an OT in Connecticut and certified in STOTT PILATES®. That's a contemporary method built on modern biomechanics, which in plain terms means every exercise can be modified to fit your body. Not the other way around.
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What's different about it
The Pilates is real Pilates. The difference is what I'm watching for while you do it.
Say you're coming back from a shoulder injury. An OT would give you functional movements to rebuild what you lost. In a session with me you do those movements with Pilates principles built in, so you're relearning how to reach overhead while keeping your core engaged and your breathing steady. That's what makes the progress hold up once you leave the studio.
The bigger goal is that you understand your own body. Where you compensate, what your limits actually are and when it's fine to push past them. Some people call that somatic intelligence. I think of it as knowing how you move.
Every age and ability is welcome, including people working around injuries and ongoing conditions. That's what "where every body belongs" means.
Sessions and rates
Book a private sessionDuets (semi-private)
Two people, one instructor. Good if you have a partner or friend who wants to train with you.
60 min$60 each
45 min$45 each
Small group classes
Tower and reformer classes in a small group.
Zoom sessions
Live instruction over video for people who have Pilates equipment at home.
60 min$100
Home visits
I come to you.
Starting at $150, depending on where you live.
Class schedule
Classes are invite only, and every spot is full right now. I keep a waitlist, plus a sub list for when a regular can't make it. Get on either one and I'll reach out when there's room.
Join the waitlistTower
- Tuesday, 4:15 to 5:00 pm
- Tuesday, 5:15 to 6:00 pm
- Thursday, 4:30 to 5:15 pm
Reformer
- Saturday, 9:00 to 10:00 am
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The studio
I teach at Essex Pilates & Wellness, at Spencer's Corner in Centerbrook. It's a small studio with a full set of equipment.
Reformers · Stability chairs · Cadillac · Tower/mat combo · Ladder barrel · Spine corrector · Arc barrels
Plus bands, balls, foam rollers and weights.
Centerbrook, CT 06409Get directions
From clients
“I honestly don't know how I would manage my job as a teacher and my life as a mom without her.”
I was lucky enough to find Nicole after a significant back injury, and she has made such a difference in my life! She is incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and compassionate, and every class is thoughtfully tailored to my needs while still challenging me to progress. Nicole's expertise and personalized approach have helped me get stronger, grow, and truly thrive. I honestly don't know how I would manage my job as a teacher and my life as a mom without her. I'm so grateful to have found her and couldn't recommend her enough!
“I've noticed a real difference in my strength, flexibility, posture, and overall well-being.”
I highly recommend Nicole as a Pilates instructor. Her knowledge, patience, and attention to detail make every session both challenging and enjoyable. She takes the time to understand my individual needs to ensure that each movement is performed safely and effectively. I've noticed a real difference in my strength, flexibility, posture, and overall well-being since working with her. I look forward to every session due to her positive and energetic attitude. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, caring, and motivating Pilates instructor, I believe that you will be more than satisfied with Nicole.
Payment and insurance
I work fee for service. Cash, check or Venmo, and you can tap a card through Venmo.
I don't bill insurance directly. If you have an order from your doctor, I can give you a superbill. That's an itemized receipt you submit to your insurance yourself for possible reimbursement. Coverage depends on your plan, and the claim is yours to file and track.
This isn't medical advice. Check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.
Get in touch
The easiest way to start is a private session. Call, text or email me with a little about what's going on and what you want to work on.