Below is a list of the top and leading Pilates Studios in Oakland. To help you find the best Pilates Studios located near you in Oakland, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Oakland’s Best Pilates Studios:
The top rated Pilates Studios in Oakland, CA are:
- Stable Core Pilates – specialized in Intuitive Physical Therapy
- The Town Athletics – provides pilates, strength, power, and athletic training
- ReActive Movement – is a team to find the right combination of movements
- Sophia Thorsen Pilates – is to achieve healthy, fluid, and joyful movement
- Roxanne Graziano Studio – offers Classical Pilates with a modern approach
Stable Core Pilates
Stable Core Pilates opened its doors in 2009 as a Pilates studio offering classes, private sessions, and Pilates-based physical therapy. Valerie has further specialized in Intuitive Physical Therapy, coaching active people to acknowledge what good alignment feels like, to feel their best, and stay on top of their game. Valerie has an eager sense of the subtleties of your body’s alignment and posture.
She can acknowledge non-optimal movement patterns in your body, and teach you to sense and recognize improved alignment, through verbal descriptions, tactile cueing, and movement re-patterning. Soon you’ll understand your body in a whole new way, and with Valerie’s guidance, you’ll begin to replace unconscious habits with healthy ones.
Products/Services:
Pilates, Physical Therapy
LOCATION:
Address: 2006 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602
Phone: (510) 414-8766
Website: www.stablecorepilates.com
REVIEWS:
“Valerie Loo is an incredibly skilled physical therapist and Pilates coach. She’s helped me tremendously deal with spinal stenosis, alignment, and posture issues, as well as being sensitive to my lymphedema and arthritis.” – Sara W.
The Town Athletics
The Town Athletics provides pilates, strength, power, and athletic performance training. Their sports-specific training caters to all ages and abilities through one-on-one coaching, group workouts, and training plans. Their holistic approach builds a strong foundation, supporting proper mechanics, preventing injuries, and allowing individuals to excel in their sports, activities, and goals. They offer a variety of classes, weekly track workouts, and personal training. Their coaches/trainers bring in a variety of backgrounds, skills, and fun.
Products/Services:
Pilates
LOCATION:
Address: 3666 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
Phone: (510) 469-0955
Website: www.thetownathletics.com
REVIEWS:
“Tinu and Caitlin are amazing coaches and extremely knowledgeable trainers and top athletes themselves. The Town Athletics is your go-to place for athletic training, custom personalized training programming, and all of your pilates needs.”
ReActive Movement
ReActive Movement helps you change the way you think about your body and its abilities. They teach you to move with ease, strength, and balance so that your pain or limitations can cease to be the focus of each day. They teach movement from the perspective of Functional Pilates and Therapeutic Exercise so that you learn how to listen to your body, understand what it needs, and no longer see it as the enemy. They work together with you as a team to find the right combination of movements that help you feel strong and confident in your body again.
At ReActive Movement, you’ll enjoy an optimistic, enthusiastic, and inspiring environment so that you can strengthen, lengthen, and thrive with their caring team. They honor your precise needs, goals, experiences, and where you are today. They begin their long-term client relationships with empathy, trust, and mutual respect, always. Their highly-trained and experienced teachers work alongside you to bring movement back into your life in a way that is enjoyable and achievable. They are with you every step of the way to keep you moving and feeling better for the long term.
Products/Services:
Pilates, Private Sessions, Group Classes, OnDemand Classes, Teacher Training
LOCATION:
Address: 6200 La Salle Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
Phone: (510) 710-5212
Website: www.reactivemovement.com
REVIEWS:
“I have been a client of this studio since it opened. I have had other Pilates instructors at other places in the past, but this studio is by far the best. Holly understands the needs of those of us recovering from surgery and physical injuries. My instruction has continued on zoom during the quarantine. Even the quality of zoom instruction is better than other zoom exercises and physical therapy services I have tried. I recommend this studio and all the staff without reservation.” – Carol M.
Sophia Thorsen Pilates
Sophia Thorsen Pilates believes that a blend of the intelligent, quality movement found in Pilates, coupled with strategic, well-planned manual release work allows people to gain faster, longer-lasting results. Based on an individual’s needs and goals, a session may include Pilates, bodywork, or most often, a combination of the two. Their goal is to achieve healthy, fluid, and joyful movement while empowering each person with the tools they need to improve their own health.
In order to facilitate the diverse needs of my clients, and to make scheduling and pricing easier to understand, they separate the two modalities into separate categories. They use their knowledge of both movement and touch in all of their sessions. They are so thankful to be able to share this deeply healing work with others.
Products/Services:
Pilates, Bodywork
LOCATION:
Address: 2064 Antioch Ct, Oakland, CA 94611
Phone: (510) 301-7899
Website: www.sophiathorsenpilates.com
REVIEWS:
“I am so happy to recommend Sophia as a Pilates instructor par excellence! I am currently taking both classes and private sessions with her and can attest to her capacity to create a warm, caring, and inviting space in both individual and group settings. I am amazed at how quickly my body is changing and how my brain/body coherence steadily expands. Sophia has many gifts and talents, and I particularly appreciate how her explanations and guidance have made me stronger and more self-aware. Working with Sophia is challenging, exciting, fulfilling, and enjoyable.” – Deborah S.
Roxanne Graziano Studio
Roxanne Graziano Studio offers Classical Pilates with a modern approach. They believe in the effectiveness of the exercises Joseph Pilates created over 100 years ago while also recognizing the importance of incorporating modern body mechanic applications as their collective scientific awareness of the human body has evolved over time. Clients can rest assured that their body is in the best hands and a tailored routine will be carefully and thoughtfully crafted by one of their highly trained and knowledgeable instructors.
Products/Services:
Pilates
LOCATION:
Address: 4456 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
Phone: (510) 817-4855
Website: www.newclassicpilates.com
REVIEWS:
“I have been a loyal client of Roxanne for over 7 years. My current passion for health and fitness was catalyzed by some of my first experiences with Roxanne. She is an amazing Pilates instructor with knowledge of the discipline. I would highly recommend Roxanne to anyone interested in beginning or improving their fitness regime.” – Lisa M.
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