Heidy Tejeda compares her Eastchester fitness studio, Pilates Unleashed, to a boutique: local, customer-focused and eclectic. After years in the health and fitness industry and as a yoga and Pilates instructor, she moved her practice to its current, “bigger and better” location last year, focusing on Stott Pilates, which takes a fresh, comprehensive approach to the original Pilates teachings.

“One of the reasons I decided to become a Pilates instructor is because I wanted to have a more impactful experience for my client and a culture of empowerment, healing and challenge, and so opening Pilates Unleashed became the very next natural step,” she says.

Developed by a physical therapist, a physiotherapist and professionals in sports medicine exercise, Stott Pilates integrates the moderate exercise principles of Pilates with proven practices in biomechanics rehabilitation and athletic performance enhancement. “That’s the focus of Pilates Unleashed,” Tejeda says. “We have everything needed—from medicine balls and foam rollers to arc barrels, reformer and Cadillac—to take your workout to the next level.”

The studio offers private sessions by appointment from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and a variety of small-group training classes, including Reformer; Barre; Pilates Mat; Yoga; and combination classes like Barre and Yoga, Barre and Reformer, and Yoga and Pilates for Kids. 

“We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction, and we use customized workouts to help you reach your goals and have fun during your journey,” Tejeda says. “When you come visit us, your second visit is free.” 

Pilates Unleashed is located at 274 White Plains Rd., 2nd floor, Eastchester, NY. For more info, call 914.361.1399.