Studio Be Pilates

Fairfax, United States

3.8

Closed now

9 reviews

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+1 703-222-0122
Website:
www.studiobepilates.com
Address:
11881 Grand Commons Ave, Fairfax, VA, 22030
Fair Oaks
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
2.3 miCue
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Today

Today 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Fairfax) 01:37 Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Business hours

Monday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Description

Specialties

The Pilates method is a mind-​body system of exercise developed using the rehabilitation techniques of Joseph H. Pilates. It focuses on fitness and function, strengthening mind and body and enhancing overall quality of life. Pilates is safe for almost everyone.

Pilates offers rapid, lasting results including increased abdominal and lower back strength, a lean sculpted body and improved posture. Pilates also improves core strength, flexibility, and agility. And it offers other important benefits, too, such as improved balance, less stress, improved skin, enhanced immune function, and more.

Conveniently located in Fairfax Corner, Studio BE is a modern, state-​of-​the-​art facility, featuring a full array of Pilates equipment — the Cadillac/​Trapeze, Reformers, Towers, Ladder Barrel, and Wunda Chairs. Services include private sessions, group equipment classes, mat classes, and barre classes. Additional services include massage, nutritional health coaching, life coaching, and thermography.

Classes are available at every level and include both classical and contemporary formats. Let us help you find the one that’s right for you.

History

Established in 2005.

Studio BE Pilates is Fairfax County’s premier choice for women and men seeking to improve their health and wellness. Owner Carla Vercoe has created a welcoming and tranquil space for clients to experience the Pilates method.

Our highly trained staff is dedicated to teaching PIlates for fitness, function and rehabilitation. We offer both classical and contemporary styles of training. Studio BE was voted best Pilates Studio in Northern Virginia by Northern Virginia Magazine in 2012 and continues to draw fitness enthusiasts from all around the Washington DC Metro area.

In 2013, Studio BE Pilates became a Peak Pilates® Training Center, furthering its commitment to a systematic approach honoring the classical Pilates method developed by Joseph H. Pilates.

Meet the Business Owner

Carla V.

Business Owner

Carla is a PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher, Master Instructor for Peak Pilates® and the owner of Studio BE Pilates. Her 600 hours of training is through Michele Larsson’s internationally renowned program, Core Dynamics in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Carla has a BA from the George Washington University and after a 25 year career in the real estate/​legal profession, transitioned into a career in Pilates. After discovering Pilates she realized that it offered a more balanced and less stressful lifestyle.

Most recently she discovered her passion was to practice and teach using the Classical Pilates Method and to train prospective teachers. She has been teaching Pilates since 2004 and is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance and IDEA. Carla is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist, certified by the Pink Ribbon Program™.

Her vision is to bring Pilates to the community and to introduce health and wellness through mind body training as well as nutrition, massage, and life coaching.

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9 reviews of Studio Be Pilates

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Place rating: 5
Fairfax, VA
My mom is a regular at this place, and since the end of the summer, so am I.
For two weeks, I took the barre class with Robyn and loved it. The class doesn’t seem like it, but it’s actually really intense, and you will wake up the next day feeling some soreness around your thighs and arms — which is great.
Lately, I’ve been taking one-​on-​one pilates classes with Vicky and Julia (and I took it once with Nancy as well). They are all very lovely and I have a blast every time I go there. I have scoliosis and have also a horrible posture, but since I started going there, I feel myself standing a little bit taller and more aware of my posture.
It has honestly been great, and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to become more aware of their body, have a good workout and feel better.
Place rating: 5
Fairfax, VA
YAAAASSS! I’m am so happy my gf sent me a link to this site. we both signed up for the summer package which is 1 barre, mat, or yoga class per day until Sept 7 for $ 199.this might seem steep but 10 barre classes are around $ 185 and if you take advantage like we are by going 5 days a week you’re really getting your money’s worth. Money aside, this is the first fitness class I’ve done in about 2 years and I love it already. tonight is the 4th time with an instructor I haven’t had yet and I’m equally excited to try. So far we’ve had Geri, Heather, and Molly– all have kicked our butts in their own way while being supportive, encouraging, and patient with each of our fitness levels (mine specifically bc I seriously lack in the «in-​shape» department). I can’t wait to see the progress after a few more classes and at the beginning of September. One of the best decisions I’ve made.
Place rating: 4
Fairfax, VA
Studio Be Pilates has a great intro special of $ 30 for 3 classes for barre. I had been wanting to try barre for a while but I always felt like classes were too expensive or they weren’t at times that worked with my work and grad school schedule. Studio Be was recommended to me, and I’m so glad I tried it! Parking was convenient at the times I took classes however I’m sure it could be challenging when fairfax corner is crowded. The receptionist was friendly and greeted my roommates and myself. The first class I tried was Barre Basic with Neuhy. I really enjoyed it. Neuhy was great, and while at times I or my roommates struggled in the class, we were never singled out or felt awkward for needing a break. The second class I took was the Saturday morning barre blast class. I personally preferred this class because it was more fast paced, and just
More my style. It was quite a bit more crowded than barre basic (6 people vs 12
People), but it was still great. All in all I enjoy studio be and would go back. My only wish is that they would offer more specials for Barre for non-​new clients.
Place rating: 5
Springfield, VA
I love Studio Be.
I love being greeted by a smile when I walk in for my class.
I love that there are multiple seating areas, a spacious bathroom and plenty of cubies to go around.
I love their staff and how hard they push their students to grow and dig a little deeper while still focusing on proper form.
I love the wide variety of classes they offer and the fact that they have the occasional special and even offer some free classes on the plaza.
I love that they hold community events and seem to genuinely care about their students. To be honest, I haven’t ever found such a feeling of community at any of the other Pilates or Yoga studios I have been to.
Fairfax is very lucky to have such a wonderful studio and I am very glad I stuck it out through that first barre class. Since then, I have had so much fun going through the intro equipment classes, getting to know different teachers, fine tuning movements, and getting pointers on how to take my practice to the next level. I have also thoroughly enjoyed taking advantage of the Dog Days of Summer package they offered in August and taking unlimited barre classes.
A+
Place rating: 2
Fairfax, VA
I have taught exercise and was ACE certified. I have taken several classes at BE because it is close to my home. I have had two classes where they were sloppy with start times — including the owner wasting about 7 minutes of our time fiddling with the lights. She should have had that taken care of BEFORE my class.
Instructors spend too much time talking in between exercises and I find the cueing to be way too wordy. Master instructors usually say far less and their cues are specific and evocative.
Just ok.
Place rating: 1
Fair Oaks, Fairfax, VA
I have really tried to like this place, but they’re just too snotty. I am willing to pay the price for a great place to work out and actually two personal trainers right now. I’ve never done Pilates but was really excited to try Studio Be Pilates! It’s super close to my house so I was planning on coming in a lot! The first time I went in the women there acted like I was some kind of joke! Keep in mind I’m 5’9″ and 120 lbs and in great shape. I left feeling embarrassed that I wanted to try something new. The second time I went in I took the barre class. It was really fun but the teacher was really snotty. I thought oh well ya can’t win them all and ill keep coming and eventually she’ll warm up. Then I tried to do a walk in because I was running late. The girls again where super snotty and turned me away. I finally called ahead before I came in and the girl on the phone was so rude and told me I couldn’t take the all levels equipment class because I would get hurt, therefore, I should buy privates with a trainer. I’d already tried buying privates but the instructor didn’t want anything to do with me. That was my last attempt. I will continue to work out my two trainers and throw the towel in on the Pilates idea. I hope you have better luck with these ladies than I have!
Place rating: 2
Fairfax, VA
I have been practicing pilates for four years, and have taken classes at most of the studios in Northern VA (Inner Core Wellness, Better Body, Studio Prawda, Pengu, Church Street Pilates, as well as Falls Church Pilates, which has now closed). I live in Fairfax, and was excited to find a studio close to home. I decided to check this place out with a Living Social deal. I was so disappointed with the mat classes that I didn’t even finish the series. Pilates, when practiced on a mat, is taught in a specific sequence. Strengthening exercises are mixed with stretching No matter where you go, the sequence should be similar. You probably can’t fit *all* the exercises in an hour, but there are a number of exercises that all mat classes should have. Joseph Pilates designed pilates this way for a reason. The Studio Be instructors don’t teach traditional pilates. I only recognized a few of the exercises. They focused almost exclusively on abs, and did a lot of non-​pilates stretching exercises using therabands (not a traditional pilates prop). Usually, I leave a pilates class feeling all my major muscle groups — particularly the core — have been worked. I didn’t feel that way after taking mat classes here. If you have never practiced pilates before, and don’t know any better, you might like this place, but if you are an experienced pilates student, you will probably be disappointed.
Place rating: 5
Ashburn, VA
Started off with a Living social offer in March and I haven’t stopped since. I come out a few times a week all way from Ashburn, but it’s well worth it to me. I love the studio, it’s well designed and has top of the line equipment. Some of my favorite teachers are Susan, Nancy C., and Mary. I love the equipment classes, and the personal attention and interest the staff show. I highly recommend Studio Be; classes are so fun that you forget you’re getting a good workout in.
Place rating: 5
Falls Church, VA
I purchased a Living Social deal for mat/​tower combo classes, and I absolutely loved them! The studio is bright and cheerful, the classes are small (no more than four people in a class for mat-​tower combo), and I was even lucky enough to be the only person in a class one day. The instructors are knowledgeable, friendly, and will help you with modifications if you have an injury. If you sign up online for a class, you’ll get an e-​mail reminder the day before, which is great because they have a 24-​hour cancellation policy. If I lived closer, I’d be there all the time.