PLEASE READ! Vaccination Policy

In addition to our current cleaning protocols the 21 Pilates NYC Team pledges to adhere to hygiene, cleaning, and disinfection requirements from New York State (NYS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Department of Health (DOH) for the safety of our clients and staff. 

• Please check this page frequently as we update daily to reflect the frequent changes made to the Mandatory Protocols for Gyms and Fitness Centers (including Pilates studios). 

Staff will clean and disinfect equipment, props, all storage bins for clients' use, changing rooms, reception area, and common areas before and after every Session.

• Medical-grade, EPA-registered disinfectants which are effective against the COVID-19 virus (with a kill time of less than one minute) will be used for all continuous and deep-cleaning processes
• Two UV-C handheld wands to will be used to additionally disinfect cleaned items
• Staff will mop and disinfect high traffic floor areas. Client designated touch-free waste bins containing discarded PPE/N95 face masks will be emptied after every Session

Two Blueair Silent Air Purification Systems will be running at all times. 

• Kills 99.99% of all airborne particulates down to 0.01 microns, which is smaller than the .1 microns associated with COVID-19 particulates
• HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters are mechanical air filters that work by forcing air through a fine mesh net to trap airborne particles and stops the spread of airborne pathogens

Should the weather permit windows will be open to promote healthy air circulation.

Clients and staff will have their Temperatures taken at the studio entrance using Touch-less Thermometers. 

• A Temperature greater than 100.4 degrees will not be Permitted Entry into
  21 Pilates NYC

Clients will be required to complete a Mandatory Health Screening to confirm:

• Have not experienced COVID-19 symptoms in past 14 days
• Have not tested positive for COVID-19 diagnostic test in past 14 days
• Did not have close contact with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case in past 14 days
• Traveled within a State with significant community spread of COVID-19 for longer than 24 hours within the past 14 days

**You may Call the day of your Session to complete the Mandatory Health Screening before your appointment. Those who Refuse to Comply or answer No to any of the screening questions will not be permitted entry.

Clients will be asked to provide Contact Information if they test positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of their last visit. We will contact all potentially exposed clients and staff if there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 at 21 Pilates NYC. 

Clients will be asked to book their Sessions in advance. To book please log into Mindbody or call 212 279 2121.

• Attendance Confirmation: Please read you Confirmation Email thoroughly for important information about your scheduled session.
• Health Screening by Phone: We recommend you call during our office hours to take your Mandatory Health Screening. Please call the day of your scheduled Session.

Due to safety requirements and limited capacity 21 Pilates NYC must enforce strict guidelines in regards to bookings and cancelations.

• Early Cancel: please use the MindBody app or call 212 279 2121.

Clients and Staff are only Permitted Entry into 21 Pilates NYC if they wear an acceptable face covering.

• Acceptable Face Coverings include cloth-based face coverings and disposable masks.
• Bandanas, buffs, gaiters, and visibly soiled masks are NOT acceptable face coverings for use in gyms and fitness centers (including Pilates studios). 

Clients may choose to wear gloves during their visit. 

• Staff will be required to wear gloves while cleaning and disinfecting the studio.
  If at greater risk (ex Flu Season Months), staff will be required to wear gloves at all times.

Toe Socks/Socks are Required for all scheduled Sessions. Socks will be available for purchase.

For convenience and to minimize contact, clients will be asked to purchase and book their Sessions on the MindBody app, through ClassPass, or call at 212 279 2121.

21 Pilates NYC installed new Acrylic Barriers to provide a Protective Shield between clients and staff at the Front Desk. 

• If at greater risk (ex Flu Season Months), the Front Desk will be required to wear gowns and gloves during customer interactions

21 Pilates NYC placed Signage Inside and Outside of the studio to remind staff and clients to adhere to hygiene, social distancing rules, appropriate use of PPE, and cleaning and disinfection protocols.

21 Pilates NYC has modified and reorganized the studio space for the safety of our clients and staff. 

• Storage: Belongings will be placed in 19-quart plastic storage bins
• Two Touch-free Waste Bins: Per CDC Guidelines one Waste Bin will be dedicated for trash, one will be designated to PPE only.
• Equipment: We have adjusted the layout of the equipment so individuals are 6 ft apart in all directions. 
• Barriers: In addition to proper spacing Physical Barriers are in place; at the Receptionist Area and Equipment Area to provide a Protective Shield between clients and staff.
• Circulating Air:  Two Blueair Silent Air Purification Systems (HEPA Filtration Systems) will be running at all times. Windows will be open to promote healthy air circulation.

A distance of 6 ft will be maintained between all instructors and clients.

• Emergency Spotting for Clients: This type of spotting will be conducted by the Instructor in a quick and safe manner. 
• Props: Certain Props will NO longer be available for use. 

Clients will be asked to purchase and book their Sessions in advance through the MindBody App or by calling 212 279 2121.

• Attendance Confirmation: Please read you Confirmation Email thoroughly for important information about your scheduled session.
• 24hr Cancelation Policy: Due to safety requirements and limited capacity 21 we must enforce strict guidelines in regards to bookings and cancelations

Socks are REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES AND PRIVATE SESSIONS ; Private & Duet Sessions. Socks are available for Purchase.

Once you are Permitted into the Studio we ask that you allow for the Front Desk/Staff to Conduct and Control the Flow of Foot Traffic. 

• Changing Rooms: Changing rooms are available for client use.
• Storage for Personal Belongings: Belongings will be placed with 19-quart plastic storage bins
• Equipment Area: Please allow the Instructor/Staff Member to Direct you to the appropriate equipment for your scheduled Class/Session.