February 24, 2025

At Litchfield Pilates & Integrative Health (LPIH) Studio in Washington Depot, owner Annie Kaplon brings her extensive expertise as an Integrative Health Nurse at NYU Langone Health, Lerner Holistic Nursing Fellowship Coordinator, Board-Certified Integrative Health Coach, and PMA® Certified Pilates Instructor. The studio offers a variety of wellness practices, including Pilates for all levels, meditation, Reiki, and integrative health coaching.

Located at 2 Green Street, the warm and inviting boutique studio provides a space to move, grow, and connect with others while working toward your wellness goals.

1.  Can you share your background and qualifications in both Pilates and integrative health?
   As a Master Pilates instructor and the founding Secretary for the Pilates Method Alliance, I have experience using and teaching mind-body movement through Pilates for over 30 years. I have also been a nurse for over 32 years, and I have spent the past three years as an Integrative Health Nurse at NYU-Langone Hospital. I have a Master’s degree in Mindfulness Studies from Lesley University, I am a board-certified Integrative Health Coach from Duke University, and I am a Reiki level 2 practitioner.
2. What sets you apart from others in the industry?
   My 30 years of experience in Pilates–tracing my direct lineage back to Joseph Pilates–combined with my acute assessment skills and critical care nursing background makes me uniquely qualified to promote health and wellness holistically through movement, energy medicine, and personal coaching.
3.  Who is your typical client?
   Recognizing that every client and every body is different, I meet each client where they are right now, in this moment. I help to bring awareness of their bodies in space through movement and support while meeting their wellness goals.
4.  What changes have you noticed in your industry recently?
   I have noticed many changes over the past 30 years. Pilates is much more mainstream than ever before, and it’s wonderful that it has become more widely available. I think it is very important for people to make sure their instructors are certified Pilates instructors and have been well-trained.
5.  How do your healthcare background and experience as a movement teacher shape the way you work with clients?
   I understand the importance of proper technique and form for overall body function and mechanics. I try to help clients build confidence and strength to trust their bodies will support them wherever they are.
6.  Can you share a success story that you’re particularly proud of?
   One client that stands out is someone who had a previous back injury from an accident and lacked confidence in her body. We worked on regaining physical strength, which gave her confidence both physically and mentally. She went on to become a Pilates instructor and is now in advanced training.  litchfieldpilatesandintegrativehealth.com

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