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Class Descriptions

Barre/Jump/Pilates

Get it all in this one class. Work those dancer legs at the barre, get your heart rate up with a little cardio jump board and finish off with upper body and abs on the reformer.

Beginner Pilates

For everyone who is new to Pilates Equipment and wants an enjoyable workout at a slower pace. This class will start from the beginning.

Bodhi/Cadillac

Bodhi is a 4 point suspension system that creates a workout where balance, strength and flexibility work together. 30 min. of Bodhi is combined with 30 min. of Cadillac to give a complete body workout.

Bodhi/Jump/Pilates

This 55 min. class works the entire body incorporating Bodhi suspension training, cardio pumping jump board on the reformer and Pilates exercises to tone and stretch!

Candlelight Pilates

Unwind, relax and get centered with this quiet, candle lite Pilates class. It’s a great way to recharge!!

Jump-Board Pilates

This gently rigorous, heart-pumping class is your ticket to feeling good. Jamming to music for 45 minutes of low impact horizontal jumping will provide you with a great way to get your cardio in while toning your abs, legs and butt. The remaining 15 minutes will be devoted to stretching and restoring.

Pilates Cadillac

The Pilates Cadillac is a specialized piece of equipment that enables users to tone every muscle group. Pilates enthusiasts say it is called the “Cadillac” because of all the extra unique features. The different spring tension works your body in a different way than the reformer. It is a great compliment to any workout routine.

Pilates Combination

A 55 min. class using combination of the reformer, tower, chair, spine corrector and orbit. It will help tone and sculpt every major muscle group with focus on the core.

Pilates Reformer

A 55 minute class utilizing the Reformer, this session will help tone and sculpt every major muscle group, with emphasis on active core and abdominal engagement.

Power Pilates

Intense 55 min. full body workout that incorporates all Pilates equipment including the tower, jump board, chair and orbit. This fast paced, but oh so fun class is sure to having you feeling your hard work all day. Power up!

Stretching & Strengthening

When your muscles and body feel tight and you feel like you need to stretch and lengthen this is the class for you. The reformer will help assist you in stretches from your head to your toes while incorporating strengthening moves to tone.

Barre/Jump/Pilates	Get it all in this one class. Work those dancer legs at the barre, get your heart rate up with a little cardio jump board and finish off with upper body and abs on the reformer.
Beginner Pilates	For everyone who is new to Pilates Equipment and wants an enjoyable workout at a slower pace. This class will start from the beginning.
Bodhi/Cadillac	Bodhi is a 4 point suspension system that creates a workout where balance, strength and flexibility work together. 30 min. of Bodhi is combined with 30 min. of Cadillac to give a complete body workout.
Bodhi/Jump/Pilates	This 55 min. class works the entire body incorporating Bodhi suspension training, cardio pumping jump board on the reformer and Pilates exercises to tone and stretch!
Candlelight Pilates	Unwind, relax and get centered with this quiet, candle lite Pilates class. It’s a great way to recharge!!
Jump-Board Pilates	This gently rigorous, heart-pumping class is your ticket to feeling good. Jamming to music for 45 minutes of low impact horizontal jumping will provide you with a great way to get your cardio in while toning your abs, legs and butt. The remaining 15 minutes will be devoted to stretching and restoring.
Pilates Cadillac	The Pilates Cadillac is a specialized piece of equipment that enables users to tone every muscle group. Pilates enthusiasts say it is called the “Cadillac” because of all the extra unique features. The different spring tension works your body in a different way than the reformer. It is a great compliment to any workout routine.
Pilates Combination	A 55 min. class using combination of the reformer, tower, chair, spine corrector and orbit. It will help tone and sculpt every major muscle group with focus on the core.
Pilates Reformer	A 55 minute class utilizing the Reformer, this session will help tone and sculpt every major muscle group, with emphasis on active core and abdominal engagement.
Power Pilates	Intense 55 min. full body workout that incorporates all Pilates equipment including the tower, jump board, chair and orbit. This fast paced, but oh so fun class is sure to having you feeling your hard work all day. Power up!
Stretching & Strengthening	When your muscles and body feel tight and you feel like you need to stretch and lengthen this is the class for you. The reformer will help assist you in stretches from your head to your toes while incorporating strengthening moves to tone.

Pricing

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Please cancel 24 hours prior to your scheduled class time to avoid being charged.

Single Class Pricing

Single Group Class
$30.00
Semi-private Lesson
$50.00
Private Lesson
$80.00

Class Packages

Single Class Pricing

Single Group Class
$30.00
Semi-private Lesson
$50.00
Private Lesson
$80.00

Class Packages

About Us

Pulse Pilates is a judgement free Pilates studio with small classes and highly-trained energetic instructors.

Pulse offers a wide variety of classes from High-Intensity Jump board and Power Pilates to relaxing candlelight and everything in between. Pulse trains everyone from Miss North Carolina, Carolina Ballet to seniors in their 70’s and 80’s. Pilates is great for everyone and every BODY!! Come take a free trial class and find out for yourself why Pulse has won BEST Pilates studio.

Best Pilates studio! Excellent trainers with great positive energy. Charming, intimate studio. Offers a variety of classes for all levels at all hours. Love, Love, Love!

Madison R.

Excellent instructors, excellent facility, small enough to be very private and comfortable but big enough to offer all the studio equipment. The needs of the client are addressed first. You’ll adore it!

Lynn R.

Wow! Fantastic Pilates studio. Equipment and level of instruction are superior to others I have been to. The studio is light, bright and very clean. Class size is limited so you get really individualized attention. Instructors are upbeat and positive.

Christine M.

Pulse Pilates Rocks! Super friendly, knowledgable instructors, great equipment. This place is absolutely top notch!

Dee F.

You cannot find a better Pilates studio in Raleigh. All the instructors are well- trained and knowledgeable about Pilates as well as making proper adaptions to movements when needed. The staff understands the body, how it works and how to make you stronger without risk of injury.Beyond that they are the most welcoming and encouraging group of people I have ever worked with.

Jill B.

I took the beginners Pilates class at Pulse. It was my first class using any kind of Pilates machines and it was fantastic. Pace was perfect, I got a good workout and I felt great!

Taryn O.

Our Instructors

Elisa Buxbaum

Founder and owner of Pulse Pilates. Elisa received her BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) degree in dance from Adelphi University. Her dance training began with Olga Dunn and continued on to New York City where she joined companies such as Jennifer Muller “The Works” and Randy James. She performed at well-known venues such as Jacob’s Pillow, Tanglewood, and Linhart Theatre in New York. It was during her performing years that Elisa recognized her love for Pilates. While taking Pilates on the upper west side of Manhattan, she began to see improvement in her performance, strength, and body composition. Many years, a husband, and two children later, she decided to share her love for Pilates by receiving her certification and creating Pulse Pilates. Elisa combines her Pilates technique with her knowledge of dance to create her own style. She believes that Pilates is an energetic way of staying in touch with your mind and body.

Rana Fahey

Rana is a proud graduate of the internationally renowned Balanced Body Teacher Training Program, and was also awarded a certification from the Pilates Method Alliance. Her solid background and credentials translate into an exceptional client experience that is not only enjoyable, but is focused on results, safety, and efficiency. Because of Rana’s dance and baton twirling background, she has first hand knowledge of body position and kinesthetic awareness that strongly carries over into her classes. Rana is very passionate about teaching and brings a smile and positive energy to each class. She looks forward to working with clients of all ages and abilities. Rana’s philosophy is, “Pilates is for everyone and every body!”

Larissa McGrath

Larissa fell in love with Pilates when she took her first mat class in the winter of 1999. Since then, both mat and equipment exercises have challenged and intrigued her. Larissa loves the variety of exercises the Pilates apparatus offers, and the fact that Pilates readily compliments and enhances her performance as a runner. Larissa believes that Pilates is an extremely “centered and balanced” component of mind/body fitness. She feels that the Pilates experience is a great fit with existing fitness interests and active lifestyles. This led her to pursue training to become a certified Pilates instructor. She has been inspired by the many benefits of Pilates and is truly excited about sharing this passion with others.

Brenda Mai

Brenda was always active in sports as a child growing up. After the birth of her son, she began taking an interest in running and yoga. In 2001, she purchased her first Pilates video in attempt to find a new, enjoyable form of exercise and a way to alleviate her neck and back pain. In 2005, she experienced her first real Pilates class. Brenda found a true love for the art form, and the benefits she noticed spiritually, emotionally, and physically. After practicing Pilates for several years, she embarked on BASI’s CTTC (Comprehensive Teacher Training Course) and became a certified Pilates teacher. Brenda is a devoted teacher who wants to make sure that you feel the benefits she does when you take a class at Pulse Pilates.

Lindsay P O’Hara

Lindsay Purrington O’Hara is a former professional ballerina whose career spanned two decades, dancing for The Pennsylvania Ballet in Philadelphia, Ballet NY in New York City, and as a Soloist with Carolina Ballet here in Raleigh. She began her Pilates study in 2001 as a young dancer with Carolina Ballet and immediately noticed improved strength in her dancing, and an empowering control over her body in the studio and on stage. She continued to supplement her professional dance career with classes whenever she could, continuing even after her retirement from Carolina Ballet in 2018. One year later, she decided to train to become a Balanced Body Certified Pilates Instructor, and is thrilled to be teaching at Pulse today.

Elizabeth Munoz

Elizabeth discovered Pilates at Pulse Pilates when Pulse began its partnership with Carolina Ballet. She quickly found that it improved her strength and coordination and credits Pilates with keeping her injury free. While she no longer dances with Carolina Ballet, Pilates has continued to keep her healthy and she is excited to share its benefits with others as an instructor. She has trained with Balanced Body and seeks to provide classes that challenge, lengthen and restore the whole body.

Nicole Buxbaum

Growing up helping her mom start and develop Pulse Pilates, Pilates was always an active part of Nicole’s life. As a dancer, her mom would use Pilates to help Nicole improve her technique, as well as help with her posture and scoliosis. Seeing how Pilates transformed her life, as well as the lives of clients she knew from growing up at the studio, she decided to pursue her Balanced Body Instructor Training through her freshman year of college. Nicole is currently a senior at NC State University pursuing a degree in Entrepreneurship and a minor in Health, Medicine, and Human Values. She hopes to help bring the wonderful benefits of Pilates to as many people as possible!

Tamara Bonney

Tamara is originally from Santiago, Chile and moved to North Carolina back in 2002.She discovered Pilates when she took her first class in 2011, and fell in love with it instantly. After years of taking lessons and learning the benefits of The Pilates methods, she decided to go though the process to became an instructor. She quickly realized that Pilates was the perfect training to find mind-body connection, tone, strength, and stretch. Her intentions have always been helping others to become healthy, strong and experience the joy of working out. She will bring her positive energy and enthusiasm to each class.Tamara became a Barre certified teacher by Carolina Barre and Core in 2021.

Erica Sabourin

Jeff Rhoads

Jeff originally started studying Pilates to gain stability and strength after a recommendation of one of his instructors. Intrigued by how Pilates called on all the muscle groups to coordinate and work together, especially the core, he felt this newfound “Unicorn” (Pilates) needed further study and started taking instructors courses. Eventually he completed the Balanced Body Comprehensive Instructor program and started providing the gift of movement, strength/stability, and mind body connection to others. Jeff comes to us an American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Leader and is a former State and Nationally Certified EMT.

Frequently Asked Questions

THIS IS MY FIRST TIME DOING PILATES, SHOULD I DO A PRIVATE FIRST?
Privates are always a great way to learn the Pilates technique, become familiar with the equipment, and learn important cueing. However, if privates don’t interest you, we offer a beginner class with a maximum of 6 people. This way, you can receive a lot of one-on-one attention as you begin your Pilates journey.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO CLASS?
All that is needed is yourself! Wear comfortable clothes and socks with grips on the bottom or bare feet.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I COME?
It’s really up to you and your schedule. Pilates is something that can be done everyday, or once a week to compliment your current fitness routine. To achieve the great results that Pilates offers, we recommend 2-3 sessions a week.
IF I HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED BUT CAN’T COME TO CLASS, WILL I BE CHARGED?
Due to our small class sizes, we ask that you cancel online 24 hours prior to your scheduled class time in order to give clients on the waitlist a chance to attend.
IF I AM WAITLISTED FOR A CLASS, HOW WILL I KNOW IF I GOT IN?
You will receive a text or email (or both if you prefer!) when you have been added to the class.

Contact Us

Pulse Pilates

7440-14 Six Forks Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27615

Phone: 919-758-8557
Email: Pulse.Pilates@aol.com

Pulse Pilates App

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Pulse Pilates

7440-14 Six Forks Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27615

Phone: 919-758-8557
Email: Pulse.Pilates@aol.com

Pulse Pilates App

Download it today on your smartphone!

Class Descriptions

Barre/Jump/Pilates

Beginner Pilates

Bodhi/Cadillac

Bodhi/Jump/Pilates

Candlelight Pilates

Jump-Board Pilates

Pilates Cadillac

Pilates Combination

Pilates Reformer

Power Pilates

Stretching & Strengthening

Barre/Jump/Pilates

Beginner Pilates

Bodhi/Cadillac

Bodhi/Jump/Pilates

Candlelight Pilates

Jump-Board Pilates

Pilates Cadillac

Pilates Combination

Pilates Reformer

Power Pilates

Stretching & Strengthening

Pricing

Please cancel 24 hours prior to your scheduled class time to avoid being charged.

Single Class Pricing

Class Packages

Single Class Pricing

Class Packages

About Us

Pulse Pilates is a judgement free Pilates studio with small classes and highly-trained energetic instructors.

Our Instructors

Elisa Buxbaum

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

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Pulse Pilates App

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