SANA Studio is a Pilates and mobility studio in Founex, Switzerland, between Nyon and Geneva, located at Grand-Rue 38A inside Physio Santé Founex. Its small-group classes and private sessions combine Pilates, mobility and strength training principles to support people returning to exercise after an injury or prolonged inactivity, those seeking exercise while managing back pain, and people who need exercise to support bone density, build and maintain muscle, and train for long-term health, including women in perimenopause and menopause.

No experience is needed. Classes at SANA Studio have a maximum of 4-5 people, and our team is highly trained to adapt every exercise to each client’s needs, level and any injuries or limitations. Many clients start with no Pilates experience at all.

Yes. SANA Studio is designed for adults returning to exercise after a long break, an injury, illness or pregnancy, after completing physical therapy, or while managing a diagnosis. It’s also a good fit if you want to improve your mobility or ease muscle tension and joint stiffness. Our experienced instructors adapt each exercise to your current level and help you progress gradually, so you rebuild strength, mobility and confidence without pushing too hard too soon.

Both are possible. A private session at SANA Studio starts with a full postural and joint assessment and is recommended if you have an injury, pain or a specific health goal. If you’d rather explore first, the Discovery Pass lets you try group classes. You can also email mila@sanastudio.ch for a personal recommendation.

SANA Studio offers four types of small-group classes: Recovery & Mobility, a slow, restorative class to reduce stiffness and improve mobility. Reformer Pilates, which builds full-body control and strength on the reformer. Pilates & Strength, which combines mat and reformer Pilates with strength training principles and progressive resistance. Longevity Training, a higher-intensity class designed to support bone density, heart health and muscle strength.

Tell us before your first class. If your doctor or physiotherapist has given you a specific diagnosis or recommendation, let us know and we’ll follow it. SANA Studio is located inside a physiotherapy practice, and our approach is built around adapting exercise to each person’s recovery.

Yes, once your surgeon or physiotherapist has cleared you to return to exercise. SANA Studio regularly supports clients after surgery, including [e.g. knee, hip, shoulder or spinal surgery]. We start with controlled, low-load movement and progress at a pace that respects your recovery. A private session is often the best first step.

Yes. SANA Studio in Founex regularly works with clients managing back pain. Back pain can have different causes, such as stiffness, muscle weakness, posture or a past injury, so we start by understanding the needs behind yours, often through a private session with a full postural and joint assessment. From there, we work on improving the mobility, control and strength of the spine and postural muscles. Rather than working around the pain or masking the symptoms, we address the underlying causes, with the aim of long-term recovery, not just temporary relief. If your pain is severe, new or persistent, see your doctor or physiotherapist first. Exercise is a complement to medical care, not a replacement.

Reformer Pilates can be a good option for people with back pain because the springs allow support and resistance to be adjusted for each person. At SANA Studio, classes have a maximum of 4 to 5 people, so the instructor can modify exercises throughout the session. Let us know about your back before your first class.

Yes. Many SANA Studio clients are women over 40 navigating perimenopause and menopause. Hormonal changes during this time are linked to a faster loss of muscle and bone, and research shows that resistance exercise is one of the most effective ways to help maintain both. Our classes combine Pilates, mobility and progressive strength training principles, with exercises and intensity adapted to how your body feels from day to day, including changes in energy, joint stiffness or recovery.

Yes, if you have been cleared for exercise. Let your instructor know about your diagnosis before your first class, and we will adapt exercises to the specific needs of osteopenia and osteoporosis, including avoiding movements that may not suit you. From there, we progressively build the strength and balance that support bone health. A private session is recommended, but not necessary, to start.

Research shows that progressive resistance and appropriate impact exercise can help maintain bone density and reduce the risk of falls, particularly after menopause. SANA Studio’s Pilates & Strength and Longevity Training classes incorporate these principles.

Muscle mass naturally declines with age, a process known as sarcopenia, and it tends to accelerate after 40 and during menopause. Regular resistance exercise is one of the most effective ways to build and maintain muscle. At SANA Studio, classes use progressive resistance on the reformer and with weights. You don’t need any previous weight training experience: we start from where you are and guide you step by step on how to build strength safely and consistently.

Pilates builds control, mobility and core strength, but on its own it may not always provide enough load to fully support muscle and bone health. That’s why SANA Studio combines Pilates with strength training principles, giving you the precision of Pilates along with the benefits of progressive resistance.

Yes. SANA Studio’s Longevity Training class includes higher-intensity work designed to support cardiovascular fitness alongside muscle and bone health. If you have a heart condition, please check with your doctor before starting and let us know.

Yes. SANA Studio is designed to complement what you already do, whether that’s running, tennis, skiing, yoga or classes elsewhere. Many clients use SANA to build the strength and mobility that support their other activities.

Your Discovery Pass is valid for 2 weeks from the day you purchase it, so you can start whenever suits you within that window. The Discovery Pass costs CHF 50 and gives you access to 2 group classes.

SANA Studio holds the QualiCert quality seal, so all classes, including private sessions and small-group classes, can be partially reimbursed by your Swiss complementary health insurance. Once you’ve purchased your pass, send us an email and we’ll send you the QualiCert form for your insurer. The amount reimbursed depends on your insurer and policy.

Classes at SANA Studio are taught in English and French.

Wear comfortable workout clothes. Socks are mandatory (grip socks are not required, but highly recommended). We provide everything else at the studio, including mats, water and all the materials needed for the class.

Classes are booked online through the bsport booking platform. See the schedule at sanastudio.ch/small-group-classes, or email us with your questions.

Yes. SANA at Home programs are beginner-friendly, with clear guidance and a progression path designed to help you get stronger over time.

SANA at Home programs are in English.