The Pilates School SF
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The Pilates School SF

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(14 reviews)Excellent

About

The Pilates School SF offers both in-person and online classes focused on Pilates, cardio, and weightlifting within a structured, individualized program. As an accredited Pilates school with highly trained instructors, the studio emphasizes proper technique and body awareness through detailed attention to each member's needs. Members appreciate that this is not a drop-in studio but rather a clear, set path designed for individual goals, making it ideal for those seeking consistent progress and recovery support.

reviewsWhat Members Say

Members consistently praise the highly trained, knowledgeable instructors who provide personalized attention and hands-on corrections tailored to individual needs, especially for injury recovery and strength building. They highlight the inclusive, welcoming environment that accommodates all abilities and backgrounds, with specific appreciation for the studio's affordability, community events, and structured, non-drop-in approach. Reviewers frequently mention instructors like Rae and Rachel by name, noting their empathy and ability to help members unlearn limiting beliefs about Pilates. Many describe the experience as transformative, healing both body and spirit in ways other studios or healthcare providers have not.

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Nichole Barber

3 weeks ago

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I have been looking for a Classic Pilates studio like this for a longtime!!! First off they are accredited, and the only Pilates school I have ever found accredited. The level of knowledge you receive from the instructors are amazing. They are so well educated, and pay attention to every detail of your body. I love that they teach you how to do Pilates and continuously push you to level up. When I started I was coming back from an injury and they knew just how to help me build back my strength gradually without re-injury. This may sound like an obvious , but this had not been the case for me in the past. If you're looking for highly trained professional instructors that care for your well being and help you reach your goals, this is the place!!!

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J C

5 months ago

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This online and in-person studio healed my body and spirit in ways no one else could: I'd like to thank all the teachers for hard-but-fun pilates, cardio, and weightlifting classes, keeping me aligned, and healing me in ways I didn't think pilates could. Surprise! Studies show that people heal faster when they feel the healer genuinely wants them to heal. That's why I healed at Pilates School San Francisco. It's different from other pilates studios I've been to because they: - Make private and small pilates classes more affordable, size-diverse, BIPOC and LBGTQIA-friendly and welcoming to people of all abilities. - Are funny! - Talk about your back behind your back. They write down how to best work with your body. - Host fun events with food so teachers and students can get to know each other outside of class. - Give gentle, consensual, hands-on corrections and notice asymmetry in my body to help me be more self-aware when I sit, stand, and move. - Spend more time trying to heal me than my healthcare insurance providers can.

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Mollee Bekele (Mollee Bekele)

5 months ago

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Pilates School SF is a fantastic, inclusive, responsive environment. I have gained strength and an understanding of my own body that helps me avoid injuries but allows me to push myself.

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Simone

8 months ago

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I loooove the pilates school SF! I have had on and off injury for the last four years and I usually don't do group fitness because I usually can't keep up and I don't want to feel like a burden for needing accommodations. This has been the perfect place to build a pilates practice that works in harmony with my physical therapy. All of the instructors are knowledgable kind, patient and don't make assumptions that what will work for one person will work for another. Thank you!

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Michelle Peres

a year ago

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Recovery is a long process and finding knowledgeable, empathetic, and honest trainers (in anything) is key. I attempted Pilates 2 other times before finding this spot and truly believed it was not a physical hobby for my body because my back went out both times. I have worked with Rae and Rachel and they have helped me unlearn that belief! Pilates is for everyone - all bodies. Thank you for helping me see how capable my body is & how I can add Pilates into my life to support my other hobbies. I also feel so good about supporting a local San Franciscan business! And marshmallow the cat, keeps me motivated. If you are still hesitant about Pilates, I encourage you to call and visit the studio. This studio is unlike any other one. Hearts!! Ps. I thrive on routine and steps and this studio is not a drop in studio, you are on a clear and set path for your individualized needs.

Contact

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2652 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

scheduleHours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM