Ethan Carter Pilates

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About Ethan

Ethan Carter is a classical Pilates instructor and personal trainer with 20-years of professional experience and nearly 3-decades of athletic, sport-specific training. Ethan holds certifications by National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Council on Exercise (ACE), Athletic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and Power Pilates.

Ethan has worked for notable fitness companies in New York, Los Angeles, and San Diego. He caters to both private clients and group fitness classes including Pilates mat and reformer classes, indoor cycling, BOSU, TRX, and various conditioning formats.

Ethan found Pilates in 2005. Although he was a successful NYC-based group fitness instructor who taught more than 15 spin classes per week and several strength training classes, he was suffering from a lack of flexibility and range of motion – a common complaint for athletes. At the suggestion of a girlfriend, he attended a few yoga classes but never connected to the vibe. On a whim, he took a Pilates mat class and immediately clicked with the format.

Ethan is a believer in the power of Pilates to strengthen and heal the body and has helped his clients achieve increased flexibility and range of motion, improved posture and body awareness, as well as enhanced overall body strength and conditioning.

Services

Ethan Carter offers several Pilates services and has experience with various populations, injuries, and levels. Please read more below and feel free to contact Ethan if you have any questions and/or concerns. You can also schedule a complimentary consultation.

Private Lessons

Ethan offers private, 1-on-1, Pilates lessons. The individualized focus and attention to each client's specific goals provide the maximum results.

Duets & Semi-Private Lessons

Duets and semi-private lessons are an excellent way to experience Pilates while saving money, staying motivated, and enjoying a social element. Duets or 2-on-1 sessions are usually friends or couples at similar levels. Semi-privates, with a maximum of 3-4 clients, require experience and approval before joining, unless you are coordinating your own small group..

Pilates Mat Classes

Pilates mat classes are definitely a cost effective and great way to build your Pilates foundation. It is strongly advised that people with low back pain or any other issue consult with Ethan prior to attending.

I have been looking for an instructor that teaches the True Method. I have found such an instructor! Ethan is a natural motivator full of passion and knowledge. I can't be more happy and highly recommend!
Jim S.
Private Client
I've taken mat Pilates classes with a variety of instructors over the years but Ethan's instruction style is just the best. He is so professional, taking the time to observe the students and adjusting a posture when it can be improved upon. He's funny and very likeable while always taking his work seriously. I appreciate that he cues so well, describing what he wants us to do so clearly that there's no guesswork. I walk and/or go to the gym daily, classes with Ethan are the exercise I most look forward to. He really is "as good as it gets".
Barbara W.
Class Member
Ethan is one of the most memorable instructors I’ve known in 20 years with the Method. He’s intelligent, compassionate, caring but strong in his teaching. I was very lucky to have him in the studios I managed and lucky to have him in my life past that time. He’s exactly what you look for in an excellent instructor, intelligent, skilled, in love with the work and with teaching it.
Tandy G.
Pilates Regional Manager

Contact Ethan

pilates@ethancarter.com

858.314.8596

Based in Southern California