Direct Lineage to
Joseph Pilates Himself

M I D D L E T O W N ' S O N L Y

Our founder trained under Kathy Grant … one of two people Joseph Pilates personally certified. This isn't fitness. It's the source.

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Does This Sound Familiar …

You've tried the crowded gyms. The cookie-cutter classes. The instructors reading from scripts.

You showed up. You worked hard. And …

Your back still aches
Your core still feels weak
Your body still doesn't feel like yours

Here's the thing: that's not a motivation problem.

That's a coaching problem.

two weeks ago …

Here’s What Makes Pilates Oasis Different:

The Attention
6-12 per class. Always. Small enough for personal coaching. Large enough for community energy. You'll actually learn … not just follow along.

The Results
You feel the shift in 6 weeks. People usually come in wishing they had more motivation. After 6 weeks, they wonder how they ever lived without it.

The Lineage
Our founder trained under Kathy Grant … one of only two people Joseph Pilates personally certified. Every class connects to the original source.

Kathy Grant was one of only two people Joseph Pilates personally certified to teach his method. She trained me for years in her small studio at NYU.

Trained by Kathy Grant (Pilates Elder)

When I met Kathy, she was 80 years old with rock-solid abs. She told me I had no abs, didn't know how to breathe, and had problems I didn't even know about.

She was harsh. Old-school harsh. Would smack my belly to make it fire. Would stare at me like I'd failed even when I thought I was doing brilliantly.

But every time I walked out? I felt better than I'd ever felt.

Her cues bypassed the thinking brain and went straight to the body:

"Zip up your jeans that are too small."
"Buckle your belt that's too tight."
"Pull your belly button back and down."

After years of training, Kathy finally taught me "the hundred" … the hardest version. After watching me do it, she said in a surprised voice: "Good."

One word. And I knew I had arrived.

That's what we're doing at Pilates Oasis.

Not telling you you're good. Helping you get good.

Why I Brought
NYC Pilates to Middletown

I spent 20 years training clients in New York City … CEOs, celebrities, professional dancers. People who demanded the best.

But when my daughters got older, we moved to the country. Found a log cabin by a lake. Built an online practice. Trained clients nationwide for 10 years.

Then the pandemic ended, and I noticed something: people were craving connection. Tired of screens. Ready to move together again.

At the same time, Middletown was transforming … salons, boutiques, cafes, a running shop. A town becoming something special.

What cool town is complete without a real Pilates studio? Great coaching shouldn't require a Metro-North ticket.

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Your First Class

Before class: Arrive 10 minutes early. We'll give you a tour, show you the equipment, and answer any questions.
During class: Let go of daily life. Get fully present with your body and what it truly needs.
After class: You'll feel taller, more open. Maybe sore in muscles you forgot you had. That means it's working.

Your Stronger Self is Waiting

Every week you wait is a week your body stays stuck in old patterns. You don't need to be flexible. You don't need to be "in shape." You just need to show up to class.

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“In 10 sessions you’ll feel the difference, in 20 sessions you’ll see a difference, and in 30 sessions you’ll have a whole new body.”

—Joseph Pilates

Most fitness is backwards. Work harder. Do more. Feel the burn. Push through. And then you wonder why your joints hurt worse at 45 than they did at 35.

The problem isn't age … it's the foundation. You can't build strength on broken patterns. That's why we go slower. We rebuild the foundation. Then build strength that sticks.

Move With Intention Before You Move With Intensity

five points of quality

Opposition

Opposing forces create stability and length. Feet grounded, crown reaching.

Energy

What is your quality of movement? Soft or sharp? Light or heavy?

Lengthen

Internal length with minimal effort. Like a string from your crown, gently pulling.

Breath

"Breathing is the first act of life, and the last." —Pilates. We will learn to do it well.

Grace

Jump, not thump. Transition without crashing. Face relaxed when working hard.

Bodies that changed

“I’m on my way to being in the best shape of my life…
'Strong core, tight butt, and toned arms' – That’s what I asked for and that’s what I’m getting! Plus, Her core work is killer! Love, love, love how I feel.”

— Stacey Morgenstern, Co-Founder of Health Coach Institute
“I feel so great in my body now. I wasn’t sure it could happen, but I just kept showing up and I now feel my absolute best!”

— Alexis Neely, Lawyer
“This group has been INCREDIBLE…
It’s like having your own personal trainer along with a small group of people supporting and cheering you on along the way to keep you on the path and getting healthy. Working with Tysan is one of the best things I’ve done for myself in years.”
— Jennifer Russell, Entrepreneur
“I feel so much better and more aware of my body. I now understand the mechanics of my body, and this helped me fix the nagging injuries I’ve had for years.”

—Ezra Firestone, Founder of Smart Marketer
“I immediately saw the results! My appetite and digestion improved, and I finally fit back into my skinny jeans after just a few months of kick-ass training which not only makes me feel satisfyingly sweaty and sore, I feel more stable and in less pain! “

—Carey Peters, Co-Founder of Health Coach Institute
"I'm 7 weeks in and have lost 12 pounds, 30 percent of my excess body fat, and 2 inches off my waist. Best of all, I still get to eat bacon."

—Nathan Patmor, Entrepreneur
“"Well worth the money, time, and investment.”

—Erin Quane, Teacher
"After a lifetime of randomness, I am learning to make healthier choices easily and I’ve already lost 15 pounds."

—Deirdre Featherstone, Jewelry Designer
“I love working with Tysan. She will hear the whisperings of your body, and stand for you- standing for your best self. She will empower you to transform your inner and outer beauty with easy grace.”
—Regena Thomashauer, Writer
“Tysan is a legend in my community. Some of my friends train with her and they are some of the sexiest and strongest people I know. That’s what motivated me to try Tysan’s program. It’s uncanny how she was able to see the tiniest ways I was out of alignment, and give me corrections that fixed it.”

—KC Baker, International Speaker
“Tysan has an incredible capacity to teach us the proper alignment, give tips and corrections on video.
Yes, she can see everything and knows even when your right hip is out of alignment.
I have learned so much about overall health, posture, relieving back pain, strengthening core and breathing!”

—Sonia Stewart, Event Planner
“My hips and core are now stable, strong — and best of all —pain-free!
I’ve also noticeably firmed up and toned up in all the right places. With Tysan’s encouraging manner, eagle eye on my alignment, precise instructions, and depth of knowledge, I leave my training sessions not only feeling stronger, but more in tune with my body”

—Carrie Firestone, Loving Mama, Singer