Personal training at Suncoast Pilates is for individuals of all ages, body types and fitness levels. Pilates sculpts, tones, increases flexibility as well as improves strength and endurance, and incredibly can help improve one’s posture.  We look forward to adding YOU to our list of fit and fabulous clients. As you scroll down, you will see testimonials reflecting clients of all ages and achieving fitness goals from different perspectives. Be the “Biggest WINNER” in achieving your goals with Suncoast.

“Pat Massey Welter is one of the finest teachers I have ever worked with. Her expertise as a Pilates trainer is only surpassed by the sensitivity and empathy she had for my particular physical challenges through out the past nine months of my training program. My results have been dramatic and life changing.” (Continued testimonial below*)
-Sandy R.

“I have been training with Pat for the past year. And, not only do I think she is an incredible trainer, she is a wonderful person. She has shown me such commitment, understanding and concern throughout our relationship. Pat is so easy to be with and take direction from. Her life is an inspiration, and because of that she is a wonderful motivator. Having never been a true fan of exercise, I actually enjoy the time I spend with Pat. We have done various forms of training from Pilates to overall fitness. She is equally knowledgeable and exceptional at both. I don’t think you could find a better trainer out there. I feel fortunate to have found her and make exercise a regular part of my life now.”
-Annemarie

“What I have lost is inches. I have totally reshaped my body!”
-Joan

“I never exercised before in my life until I worked out at Suncoast Pilates with Pat. She has given me a body of which I am proud. No one can believe how good I look for my age. I do a combination of weight training and Pilates with Pat twice a week. Pat gave me the POWER!” Michele (right) is 64 as of 8/18/08.”
-Michele

“What a wonderful trainer and all around great person Pat Massey Welter is. I started training with Pat in an attempt to get back into shape after my Pacemaker implant at the age of 32. I’ve always been an athletic, fit, and motivated individual, but I needed some serious help to get back on course without getting too discouraged with my new situation. Pat’s unbelievable spirit & encouragement got me right back on track in no time. She is very innovative in her workouts and discovers new ways to challenge her clients while accounting for physical limitations and never letting an excuse get in the way of pushing us to our full potential. Her humor and great personality have also made her a wonderful friend and physical fitness mentor. Pat is supportive of her clients in every single aspect of their life, which only begins with the very intense workout sessions.”
-Jonica

“I have known Patricia Massey Welter for 11 years now, and can’t say enough great things about her. Pat has helped me to stick with an exercise program, and not give up on losing weight, even through some pretty tough times.
As an attorney, my schedule didn’t leave much time for healthy eating or exercise, and I have been overweight for many years. While image isn’t everything, being overweight was taking its toll on my health, and my work efforts.
With her Pilates instruction and personal support, Pat helped me shed 80 pounds and I know that I will reach my weight loss goal. Pat cares so deeply about her clients, and tailors her workout to what the client can physically do, slowly leading them to the realization that they are capable of much more than originally thought. I, for one, never thought I’d be capable of doing some of the exercises on the Pilates Reformer that I now do without even thinking about it. The resulting feeling of empowerment has transferred over to all aspects of my life - I feel better, have more energy and stamina, and my golf swing has improved significantly!
Through it all, Pat never gave up on me, and that is the difference between Pat and so many other trainers. Pat honestly cares about my progress, and in helping me achieve my goal of being fit and in shape.
All I can say is that Pat is amazing, and anyone who is fortunate enough to work with her will reap the benefits for their lifetime.”
-Barbara

“I have been to gyms off and on in the different states I have lived. I have never really followed through long term, having gotten bored after four to six weeks, until I had a major back injury. My personal training on the Pilates Reformer machine changed my life. Pilates is what saved me from back surgery. It is the only therapy/ exercise that has worked for me and is easy to do and non-impact, making it extremely easy to stay in a routine.”
-Judy

“I’ve been training with Pat for several months now on the Pilates Reformer. The Reformer is new to me but I’m no stranger to Pilates. I have osteo-arthritis myself as well as weaknesses in my cervical and lumbar spine due to previous injuries and herniations. Pat has taken me to a new level as far as Pilates is concerned. She is different from other fitness trainers because she is so in-tune to the human body. There are three other people in my Reformer class. Many of us have special needs due to previous injuries or medical conditions. Pat adjusts the routine to suit all of our needs, yet somehow manages to keep us all in sync. It’s amazing!

Pat is not only an excellent trainer, she’s also a great teacher. She shares her ability to tune into the human body with each and every one of us so we know just how far to push ourselves and exactly when to back down.

Pat is a motivator and a mentor. She strives for perfection not only for herself but also for each and every one of her students. When Pat pushes she pushes hard, yet somehow manages to push with such a gentle spirit.”
-Cheryl

“I HAVE ATTENDED PILATES SESSIONS WITH PAT FOR THE PAST YEAR AND HAVE FOUND HER TO BE VERY MOTIVATING, ABLE TO WORK AROUND MY INJURIES BUT STILL GIVE ME A GREAT WORKOUT. SHE IS GENUINELY NICE AND CARING PERSON.”
-Sandy P.

“I DID A LOT OF RESEARCH BEFORE I CAME TO SUNCOAST PILATES. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ANYONE TO THIS FACILITY!”
-Michael

(*continued from Sandy R. from above)

“I was an athlete and a dancer most of my young life, instructed by many trainers throughout the years. I was a teacher most of my adult life and hold a Master’s Degree in Education. For those two reasons, I feel qualified to say without reservation that Patricia Massey Welter is one of the finest teachers I have ever worked with. Her expertise as a Pilates trainer is only surpassed by the sensitivity and empathy she had for my particular physical challenges through out the past nine months of my training program. My results have been dramatic and life changing.
As of October, I no longer get cortisone shots from my doctor because I no longer need them for pain. The knee replacement surgery my doctor and I thought was imminent can now be put off for many years. But the proof of the pudding, as they say, is that during the month of November, my husband and I hiked in Bryce Canyon, Utah and around the upper trails of the south rim of the Grand Canyon. At Bryce, I was able to hike down a 500’ vertical trail, cross the base of the canyon and then hike back up - a hike that was about three miles long. I never faltered and felt no discomfort during or after the hike. My upper & lower body strength had so greatly improved, I was able to take on every physical challenge I chose and, more importantly, I was able to keep myself safe at the same time. (You can definitely fall and die in the canyons if you aren’t careful, and many folks do every year.) What a joy and thrill it was to be able to experience the beauty of Bryce Canyon from the bottom of it and not merely from one of the scenic overlooks because of my improved strength and agility.

The Bryce Canyon hike was not only a high point in my physical life and a culmination of the work I had done with Pat, but a true, living testament to her talent and abilities as a trainer. At this point, I cannot imagine a life without Pilates or Pat.”
Sandy R.