WELCOME TO PILATES PREMIER STUDIOS 

Tess Whelan
Pilates Premier Studios is located in the City of Saint Petersburg within Pinellas County. This area is also known as the Tampa Bay Area and is adjacent to Clearwater Florida. 

Established in 1995, Pilates Premier Studios is Tampa Bay’s longest running and most experienced Pilates studio. We continue our mission to provide St. Petersburg and the surrounding areas with exemplary instruction in the Pilates Method as Joseph Pilates originally intended. 


We remain dedicated to his original method because it works! You’ll find no hype, and no trendy spins. You’ll discover the genius of Joseph Pilates as you reap the many benefits of his life’s work.

Studio owner and senior instructor, Tess Whelan moved to NYC in 1998 to become a Second Generation Pilates Teacher and certified instructor through Romana Kryzanowska, the world-renowned protégé of Joseph Pilates. Tess has since earned the distinction of Teacher Trainer for Power Pilates Inc. (New York) under the direction of Bob Liekens and Susan Moran. As a teacher of teachers, she has trained many local Pilates instructors. Tess is as well, a Pilates Method Alliance Certified Teacher (PMA) and a Bachelor Degreed Registered Nurse. 

Pilates Premier Studios' instructors are trained in the complete classical Pilates repertoire (Joseph Pilates' original series of exercises) with current biomechanical understanding. Instructors are required to complete bi-annual continuing education to maintain certification. 

We offer the best Pilates workout in a comfortable atmosphere where client safety  is our number one priority.

We strive to give you a fun workout that will leave you feeling energized. Pilates is all about helping you to enjoy life more. 

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Pilates Premier Studios is a POWER PILATES Affiliate Training Center in Florida.

Power PIlates education programs are recognized as the best in the country and are offered worldwide. Over 7000 instructors have been certified around the world.

We are committed to teach the classical technique of Joseph Pilates with innovation and integrity. During our unique programs, you will learn the exercises and principles created by Joseph Pilates through a classical-systematic-integrative approach.

Senior Pilates Teacher Tess Whelan leads and teaches Power Pilates Certification Programs:

  • Beginner Mat Certification
  • Intermediate Mat Certification
  • Advanced Mat Certification
  • Comprehensive Certification (Mat & Apparatus all levels)
  • System Level 1, 2 & 3 Certification (Comprehensive Certification based on self-study for  those who cannot commit to a consecutive 9 months program)
  • Continuing Education for the Pilates instructors

You can expect best when you choose the best!

Tampa Bay's "First and Finest" Pilates Studio!


Tess Whelan RN, BSN, 
Studio Owner / Senior Teacher
Power Pilates Teacher Trainer

  Pilates Premier Studios is registered with the State of Florida as a Health Studio Facility Registration Number HS5465