Bend Pilates

As a trail running rat, I didn’t expect to spend much of my summer indoors until I injured my hip in a big way. I was recommended to add Pilates to my PT to aid recovery, and I couldn’t be happier that I did. I attended both group classes and private sessions and they delivered so much sneaky strength and rehab that I find myself now, end of summer, back to more mobility than I could have expected. Heather in particular has been a phenomenal instructor: challenging, attentive, patient, and did I mention challenging? She focused on every part of my body system from the arches of my feet, to the space left under my back, to ways my right and left shoulder behave differently. Pilates is now an every week commitment for me, back to running or no. Highly recommend Pilates, Bend Pilates, and Heather.

Bend Pilates is an incredible place to practice and learn Pilates. The teachers are all excellent—my personal favorites are Jump with Heather, Reformer with Alexa, and Core Align with Caroline. The studio is spacious and has every piece of Pilates and strength training equipment you could ever ask for. Additionally, the people who practice here are delightful and range in ages and abilities; there is something for everyone and teachers are keyed into students’ various needs and injuries. I am so grateful to Deb for creating such a welcoming and knowledge driven practice space—it’s my Bend Pilates home.

Discovering Bend Pilates has given me hope again. Hope for pain relief, a stronger body, and a new way of connecting with my mind, body, and spirit.

Bend Pilates is a locals blessing! As is the kind- passionately knowledgeable about the benefits of Pilates in helping clients to strengthen into healing and/or fitness- owner Debby Bowen. A wonderful staff of skilled instructors adds to the overall positive and encouraging environment. I've overheard other Bend Pilates clients say "Pilates is addicting" ... in a good way. I've taken several private classes on the reformer, now on to the small group classes which can be modified for beginners and/or pain issues, so no excuses.

Deb Bowen and the Bend Pilates studio is great! I just completed my first Pilates session (ever) and the experience was exactly what I was looking for. Deb took the time to demonstrate each exercise, explaining what it was designed to do and helped adjust technique and equipment to optimize the workout. I look forward to going back!