Banyan & Nomad

The Activities & Scope of Pilates Instruction

At Banyan & Nomad Pilates, you may participate in personalized Pilates instruction, private sessions, group classes, reformer Pilates, balance and movement sessions, and other Pilates-based programs offered by the studio (collectively, the “Activities”).

Activities may include Pilates exercises and positions, body-weight exercises, flexibility and mobility training, stretching, strength and resistance exercises, postural and alignment work, range-of-motion exercises, breathing techniques, relaxation exercises, balance and coordination work, and use of Pilates and other exercise equipment.

Your instructor may incorporate exercises informed by Pilates and movement principles that are not necessarily part of the traditional Pilates repertoire.

Pilates Is Not Healthcare Treatment

Pilates and movement instruction at Banyan & Nomad Pilates are fitness and wellness services and are not occupational therapy, physical therapy, medical care, diagnosis, or treatment.

Participation in Pilates does not establish a healthcare provider-patient relationship.

Pilates instructors do not diagnose or treat diseases, injuries, or acute or chronic medical conditions while providing Pilates services.

If you have an injury, medical condition, recent surgery or procedure, pregnancy, or other health concern that may affect participation, please consult an appropriate qualified healthcare professional when necessary and inform your Pilates instructor of relevant limitations or recommendations before participating.

Hands-On Guidance & Adjustments

During Pilates sessions, your instructor may use appropriate hands-on guidance or physical adjustments to assist with positioning, alignment, movement mechanics, or understanding an exercise.

Your comfort and personal boundaries are important.

Please tell your instructor if you prefer not to receive hands-on guidance or adjustments, either generally or at any point during a session.

You may change your preference at any time.

Accuracy of Health Information

I certify that the health information I have provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that this information helps my instructor provide a safer and more appropriate Pilates experience.

I confirm that I have disclosed known injuries, medical conditions, surgeries, physical limitations, medications where relevant to exercise, pregnancy, or other health information that may affect my ability to participate safely.

I understand that it is my responsibility to inform my instructor of relevant changes in my health, injuries, medications, physical condition, or abilities that may affect my participation.

Affirmation of Health

By participating in Pilates Activities, you confirm that, to the best of your knowledge, your current health and physical condition allow you to participate safely.

You are responsible for considering your health, medical conditions, injuries, physical limitations, and fitness level before participating.

If you have concerns about whether Pilates is appropriate for you, please consult your physician or another qualified healthcare professional before participating.

You agree to inform your instructor of relevant health conditions, injuries, limitations, pregnancy, recent procedures or surgery, or significant health changes that may affect safe participation.

Inherent Risks of Participation

Pilates, exercise, movement, balance training, and related Activities involve physical activity and carry inherent risks. Some risks may be apparent, while others may be unexpected.

Risks may include, but are not limited to:

Physical Injury: Muscle soreness, strains, tears, sprains, joint or other musculoskeletal injuries, falls, fractures, aggravation of pre-existing injuries or conditions, and injuries associated with exercise movements or Pilates equipment.
Physical Responses to Exercise: Fatigue, dehydration, dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath, changes in blood pressure or heart rate, and cardiovascular or other physical complications associated with exertion.
Balance and Movement Risks: Loss of balance, falls, or injury associated with standing, transitions, changes in direction, balance exercises, or other movement activities.
Equipment Risks: Injury may occur through improper use, unexpected movement, mechanical issues, or loss of balance while using Pilates or exercise equipment.
Communicable Illness: In-person participation may involve exposure to communicable illnesses through contact with other individuals, shared spaces, surfaces, or equipment.
Online Participation: Remote sessions involve additional risks because your instructor is not physically present and cannot fully observe, control, or assess your environment, equipment, or physical condition.

I understand that physical activity may result in injury or illness and, although uncommon, may result in serious injury. In rare and extreme circumstances, complications associated with physical activity may be life-threatening.

Equipment Use & Safety

During Activities at Banyan & Nomad Pilates, you may use equipment including reformers, straps, mats, chairs, towers, Pilates Cadillacs, barrels, rings, resistance bands, dumbbells, foam rollers, massage balls, and other studio accessories.

Equipment must be used only as instructed and under the guidance of a Banyan & Nomad Pilates instructor.

Please do not begin using, adjust, move, mount, dismount, or otherwise handle Equipment unless you have received appropriate instruction or permission.

Follow all instructions concerning setup, adjustment, and use.

If you are unsure how to use Equipment, ask your instructor before proceeding.

If Equipment appears damaged, unstable, improperly adjusted, or unsafe, stop using it immediately and notify your instructor.

Online & Remote Participation

Activities may include live online sessions, streaming, recorded programs, or other forms of remote Pilates participation.

Because remote Activities take place outside the studio, Banyan & Nomad Pilates cannot control or fully assess your physical environment.

When participating remotely, you are responsible for:

• choosing a safe and suitable exercise space;

• keeping the area free from obstacles and hazards;

• using appropriate and properly functioning equipment;

• positioning your device appropriately when participating live;

• following your instructor’s directions; and

• exercising within your abilities and limitations.

Stop exercising if you experience pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath, faintness, significant discomfort, or another concerning symptom.

Release, Waiver & Assumption of Risk

I voluntarily choose to participate in Pilates and related Activities offered by Banyan & Nomad Pilates and knowingly assume the ordinary and inherent risks associated with my participation.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I release and discharge Banyan & Nomad Pilates, together with its owners, members, directors, officers, instructors, contractors, employees, volunteers, agents, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from claims or liability arising from the ordinary and inherent risks associated with my voluntary participation in the Activities.

I understand that this Waiver does not waive rights or claims that cannot legally be waived under applicable law.

I accept responsibility for monitoring my physical condition, communicating relevant health conditions or limitations, following safety instructions, using equipment appropriately, and stopping an Activity when I experience concerning symptoms.

Communicable Illness

Please do not attend an in-person Pilates session if you are experiencing symptoms of a potentially contagious illness that could reasonably expose others.

If you are unsure whether it is appropriate to participate, seek appropriate healthcare guidance before returning to the studio.

Banyan & Nomad Pilates may ask a client who appears to be potentially contagious to refrain from participating in an in-person session when reasonably necessary to protect clients, instructors, and others in the studio.

Studio Etiquette

Equipment & Safety: Do not handle or use studio equipment or begin exercising without instructor supervision or guidance.
Studio Environment: Keep conversations at a low volume so everyone can remain focused. 3. Cell Phones: Please silence your cell phone when entering the studio.
Attire & Shoes: Wear appropriate workout attire that allows comfortable and safe movement. Please remove shoes where required by studio practice.
Your Session: Arrive ready to engage, learn, and participate in your Pilates session.

Cancellation, Payment & Prepaid Sessions

All sessions are by appointment only, and payment is due at the time of booking or visit according to the applicable booking arrangement.

Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice when cancelling or rescheduling.

Cancellations or changes made with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged the full session price, except where otherwise required by applicable law.

If you arrive more than 25 minutes late, your appointment may be forfeited and considered missed.

Prepaid Pilates sessions are non-refundable and valid for one year from the date of purchase, except where otherwise required by applicable law.

Privacy of Client Information

Banyan & Nomad Pilates may collect personal and health-related information that you voluntarily provide for purposes of scheduling, administering services, understanding relevant physical limitations, and supporting safe participation.

Information will be treated as private and confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without your permission except where disclosure is permitted or required by applicable law.

Because Pilates services are separate from occupational therapy or other healthcare services, information provided for Pilates participation should not automatically be treated as authorization to access, disclose, or exchange your occupational therapy or other healthcare records.

Where communication with a physician, occupational therapist, physical therapist, or other healthcare professional would be helpful, appropriate authorization should be obtained before protected health information is exchanged.

General Legal Provisions

Governing Law: This Waiver shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

Severability: If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.

Entire Agreement: This Waiver constitutes the agreement between the parties concerning the matters addressed herein and supersedes prior agreements concerning those matters.

Electronic Agreement: This Waiver may be executed electronically. Your electronic signature or selection of “I Agree” constitutes acceptance of this Waiver to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Nothing in this Waiver is intended to waive a right or claim that cannot lawfully be waived.

Welcome to Banyan & Nomad Pilates!

The Activities & Scope of Pilates Instruction

Pilates Is Not Healthcare Treatment

Hands-On Guidance & Adjustments

Accuracy of Health Information

Affirmation of Health

Inherent Risks of Participation

Equipment Use & Safety

Online & Remote Participation

Release, Waiver & Assumption of Risk

Communicable Illness

Studio Etiquette

Cancellation, Payment & Prepaid Sessions

Privacy of Client Information

General Legal Provisions

Client Acknowledgment

By signing or electronically accepting this Waiver, I acknowledge that:

• I have read and understood its terms.

• I have had the opportunity to ask questions before agreeing.

• I understand the nature of the Activities and their inherent risks.

• I voluntarily choose to participate.

• I understand that Pilates services are fitness and wellness services and are separate from occupational therapy, physical therapy, medical care, diagnosis, or treatment.

• I knowingly assume the inherent risks associated with my participation.

• I agree to follow applicable safety instructions and studio policies.

• I voluntarily agree to the terms of this Waiver to the extent permitted by applicable law.

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