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Monday: 7AM - 8PM
Tuesday: 7AM - 8PM
Wednesday: 7AM - 8PM
Thursday: 7AM - 8PM
Friday: 7AM - 8PM
Saturday: 8AM - 4PM
Sunday: 8AM - 4PM
Restore Pilates Chicago is a boutique studio that aims to help individuals restore their body and mind through movement. The studio has a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, with creative instructors who provide personalized guidance to accommodate varying strengths and current pains of attendees. The studio is equipped with a rehab reformer that can accommodate different body sizes and heights, making it possible for everyone to do footwork and improve their posture, core strength, and flexibility. As an instructor's perspective, Restore Pilates Chicago is not just a place to teach but a sanctuary for both instructors and clients. The owner, Jeanne, sets the tone for the entire studio experience with her warmth, sincerity, and infectious passion for Pilates. The studio focuses on preserving the integrity of the Pilates practice while embracing contemporary principles to meet students where they begin. Restore Pilates Chicago's classes are challenging and fun, with instructors creating modifications and accommodations based on individual needs. The studio provides a haven for individuals to leave the outside world behind and fully immerse themselves in the work, connecting with others who share a love for movement and well-being. The focus on Pilates principles such as alignment, breath, and mindful movement ensures that each class is grounded and effective. Overall, Restore Pilates Chicago is a place where real bodies move, providing a fun workout in a lovely space that promotes healing, restoration, and well-being.
This review is a long time coming. There are so many reasons this is by far the best Pilates studio in Chicago. And in no particular order here they are:
1. The Reformers/equipment. Beautiful Merrithew equipment that is always in excellent working condition clean and routinely serviced.
2. The space. Clean, well lit, inviting, aesthetically pleasing with just the right amount of decor and reading materials for guests to peruse. Bathroom is pristine and there is always fresh water available to clients/guests.
3. The sense of community. All are welcome and encouraged to be a part of the Restore community. Staff always knows you by name and ensure introductions...read full review
Restore Pilates is such a special place and I could not recommend it enough! I am consistently telling everyone I know how much I love this studio and the community the instructors and the owner have created.
So happy I decided to join this studio and highly recommend it! I liked the structured approach to starting reformer classes by doing privates first, as it gave me the basis and confidence to be able to join group sessions. With just up to 4 people per class, it still feels like a personalized workout so I've been enjoying a group setting. I've taken classes with multiple instructors; each one has their own style so one can mix things up but they are all equally awesome, personable, fun, and, most importantly, knowledgable. They provide modifications in case of limitations (hello tech neck) and I always leave feeling well worked out. I feel so much stronger compared with...read full review