Los Gatos, California · Est. 2008
A studio where licensed physical therapists and certified Pilates instructors work side‑by‑side — so you can move better, feel stronger, and stay out of pain for good.
Who we are
Since 2008, Pilates Santé has been Silicon Valley's premier physical therapy and rehabilitative Pilates studio — an integrated practice for people who want to actually finish their healing, not just manage it.
We believe every body has the potential to heal, strengthen, and thrive. Whether you're recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, returning to sport or dance, or simply want to move with more ease — our specialists design a plan around you.
What we offer
Every client starts with a thorough evaluation. From there, your specialist builds a custom plan — usually a blend of clinical work, equipment Pilates, and a home program you can actually do.
One-on-one evaluation and treatment with a licensed PT. In-studio or virtual. We work with everything from post-surgical rehab to scoliosis, hypermobility, pelvic floor, and chronic spine conditions.
Equipment-based Pilates taught by certified instructors trained in clinical work. Privates and semi-privates (duo & quad) on the reformer, trapeze table, springboard, chair, and CoreAlign.
For athletes and dancers recovering from injury — or trying to stay ahead of one. We assess flexibility, strength, neuromuscular control, and technique, then build a program that returns you to your sport.
A note from our founder
I sprained my ankle in ballet class at ten. The PT clinic I landed in had a Pilates reformer — and the work felt impossibly hard but didn't hurt. I came back to dance stronger than before. That stayed with me.
After six years in a traditional outpatient clinic, I started noticing the same patients returning year after year. The system wasn't letting people finish healing. So in 2008 I opened Pilates Santé to give clients a place to keep going — even after the symptoms were gone.
Twenty years in, I'm still in awe of what this work does for people. We'd love to show you.
Book a discovery call with usMeet the team
Physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and certified Pilates instructors — all trained in clinically-informed movement.
Owner & Founder · MSPT
20+ years in Pilates-based therapeutic exercise. Polestar-Certified Rehabilitation Specialist. B.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology, M.S. Physical Therapy, Boston University.
DPT · Pilates Instructor
Doctorate in physical therapy with 25+ years in Pilates, orthopedics, and manual therapy. Polestar Rehabilitation Specialist. Trained in CoreAlign & Oov.
PT · Pilates Instructor
15+ years in outpatient orthopedics across sports medicine, neurology, and geriatrics. Holistic approach grounded in yoga, breath, and nervous-system regulation.
Pilates Instructor
Balanced Body and STOTT-accredited. ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Functional Training Specialist. Active equestrian who teaches the classical work of Joseph Pilates.
PTA · Pilates Instructor
Honors graduate, Ohlone College PTA Program. Comprehensive Pilates Certification through Balanced Body. Blends clinical expertise with holistic movement principles.
Pilates Instructor
NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, Lagree fitness instructor, and Polestar-Certified Pilates instructor. Body-neutral, enthusiastic, and safety-first.
Pilates Instructor
B.S. Physical Therapy and M.S. Cardiovascular Rehabilitation. Found Pilates while seeking treatment for fibromyalgia and now shares its body-awareness work with clients.
Pilates Instructor
Certified through the West Valley College Pilates program in 2020. Background in dance and theater. Teaches private and small-group lessons in the South Bay.
Free resources
Guided home programs from our owner Ariel Lehaitre, MSPT — a free, safe resource if you're working on pain of the spine and extremities. Hit play, breathe, feel relief.
Pricing & memberships
All sessions are 50 minutes (initial PT evaluations are 55). Pilates Santé is an out-of-network PT studio — we'll provide an invoice for your insurance.
Out-of-network. Doctor's prescription & ICD-10 code required.
Rehab class series are paid upfront and may be billable to select insurances.
1:1 with a certified instructor. 50-minute sessions.
Member perks: 15% off retail & supplements · 10% off evaluations · guest passes · partner discounts.
Duo (two clients) or Quad (four). Small & clinically-informed.
Memberships are 6-month minimum, auto-renew monthly, and include up to 30 days of freezing.
We accept credit cards, Venmo, and ACH. Card & Venmo payments incur a 3% service charge.
What our clients say
"Everyone at Pilates Santé has been such a delight to work with. I feel like I'm getting the guidance, support, and expertise I've needed to heal."
— Morgan J.
"Ariel, with her PT background, has built a team of instructors that can create exercises and workouts that accommodate every individual."
— Leslie H.
"I came in for low-back pain. Two months later I was back to running. The thing that's different here is they don't stop when you stop hurting."
— Daniela R.
What to expect
Before you book, take a peek at how a session actually runs — so you know exactly what you're walking into.
Visit the studio
Tucked into Los Gatos Boulevard, easy parking, and a calm space designed to feel more like a clinic than a gym.
Get started
Tell us a little about what's going on. We'll suggest the right starting point — PT evaluation, fitness evaluation, or a free studio tour.