Pilates DNA is a Contrology studio in North Hollywood, in the Jay Grimes lineage. We offer private lessons, small group classes, and an apprenticeship program, all taught on traditional apparatus.

Contrology is the original name Joseph Pilates gave his method: a complete system of exercise practiced in a specific order on purpose-built apparatus, built to develop strength, control, and independence in the body.

Classical Pilates teaches the method as a complete system to bring the body back into balance, restore optimal functioning. We teach the traditional exercises on traditional apparatus and know how to apply the Pilates method to personalize the practice for anybody. Your practice stays intact from session to session, so progress compounds.

Group classes at Pilates DNA are independent practice, just like uncle Joe did in his studio. New clients begin with the New Client Package — three 55-minute private lessons ($265) — where you learn your program. Once you know your exercises and understand how to navigate the studio safely, you join group classes and practice them with the teacher’s observation, correction, and guidance.

Just like any worthwhile endeavor, consistency is key. Twice a week is the minimum for real progress. Three or more times a week is better.

Jay Grimes learned directly from Joseph Pilates and taught the method for many decades. He is known for honoring what he learned; for passing the method on intact instead of putting his own spin on everything. Keion studied regularly with Jay for several years, and Pilates DNA carries that forward: the full method, taught the way it was handed down.

4924 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601.

Book the New Client Package — three private lessons where you learn your program and we see how you move. From there: privates, group classes, or both.

There's plenty of street parking on Vineland right in front of the studio, plus the nearest cross streets, Huston and Morrison. Watch for street-cleaning signs on those cross streets Thursdays and Fridays, 8–10 AM. Vineland itself has no street cleaning.

Comfortable workout attire — nothing too loose. Pilates is practiced without shoes: clean bare feet are fine, socks work, and some people prefer grippy socks.

No. Clean bare feet or regular socks are fine. Grippy socks will be available for purchase at the studio soon.

You'll start with the New Client Package: three 55-minute private lessons ($265) where you learn your program and we see how you move. Pilates DNA teaches Contrology as a complete practice, so expect to learn the exercises in their traditional order and build from a foundation. Come ready to work. The method asks for your attention from the first session.

We follow the 24-hour standard: cancel or reschedule with at least 24 hours' notice. Anything less and the full session cost is charged. Without monthly memberships, a late cancel leaves a spot we can't fill.

Apprenticeship decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in apprenticing at Pilates DNA, the best thing to do is start practicing at the studio.

I do not run a teacher-training mill, nor do I want to.