CORE MVMT

I was visiting San Francisco and stumbled on CORE MVMT. This studio is such a cute and welcoming space! It’s so clean, intentional and full of good energy. I took the intermediate class with Heather and loved it! The way she cues each movement makes it easy to follow while still being a serious workout. And the playlist... perfection! I already love Pilates but doing it to music that wasn’t the usual house or pop made it so much more fun. I only wish I’d found this studio on my first day visiting in San Francisco, I would’ve gone every day. If you’re local or even just visiting, definitely check out CORE MVMT. Especially if you get to take Heather’s class, You will LOVE it!

COREMVMT in The Castro is a sweet little Pilates cult, and I’m proud to be a card carrying member. Lisa, the owner, is basically a community-building wizard — warm, welcoming, and somehow knows everyone’s name. Heather serves throwback R&B and a slow, controlled burn that feels spiritual.
Coach Tommy is a pop queen disguised as an instructor — you’ll beg for mercy while Britney cheers you on.
Cat brings Saturday sunshine and “torture but make it friendly” energy. If you want strong abs, good people, and playlists that heal childhood wounds, this is your spot. Pilates, but make it Castro.

I have not taken a class here in a while, but I remember the owner being super friendly and a good hard class. It's Lagree, so if you like Lagree, this is a good place. If you want classical, contemporary, or in-between, there are other options.

Heather was so sweet and helped me easily get into class off the waitlist last minute. Class was great, cute studio! Clean and comfortable. Music was great too

Cute studio space & incredible instructors!! Beginner friendly. I’d never taken a reformer class ever! Instructor Rachel helped me get set up and showed me a few basics before class started so I felt comfortable. She also demonstrated different modifications throughout the class so people at different levels could do what they felt comfortable and confident doing.