Springboard Pilates

I started at Springboard in the fall of 2021 at the recommendation of my massage therapist. I had re-injured my lower back for the 3rd time and she told me that pilates could help me heal and develop and maintain strength so that I would stop injuring it. I started with privates lessons with Ash and it has helped me so much! She's worked diligently with me, teaching me SO much about the nuances of my body, how to engage the right muscles, how changing the tiniest part of your configuration can help you do that so you stop aggravating the muscles you don't want to (e.g., like how pressing down your pinky toe can help keep you out of your hip flexors). She knows SO much about how the body works, and you can tell gets excited when you share how yours is reacting to a movement. If I tell her I'm feeling something in my hip, for example, she'll call it "good data," chronicle it mentally for future workouts, and then have me make adjustments.I started going for my lower back but have seen significant benefit with my shoulders. I've always suffered with migraines from shoulder tension, but struggled to strengthen the right muscles in my upper back to prevent using the wrong one (and cause that tension). Now that I do pilates I am engaging the RIGHT muscles there to build strength and prevent tension.Ash is amazing! Everyone that teaches at Springboard is fantastic. To say my life has changed would be an understatement. I now walk taller, can lift things more easily without back pain, feel the correct muscles engaging when I do everyday things, and, my clothes fit better! Added bonus. :) Plus, the energy there is so fun and enjoyable. I go 4-5 times a week and never want to stop!

I love this place with all my heart. I dropped into a class on a whim last year and it's been my home away from home ever since. Everyone teaches in their own style and it's never frowned upon to be different, which is a really nice change from other studios I've been to around the country. Never disappointed with classes with Ash, Meredith, Catherine or Leslie but found I meshed extra well with Ash so I do a love of private classes with her (in addition to going to classes with everyone else).

I have been going to Springboard for about four years. It has seriously changed my life and my body for the better! I had never done Pilates before I went to Springboard for the first time. I was out of shape and had problems with some of my joints. Ashley was my first teacher, and she was amazing! Like all the teachers at Springboard, Ashley was meticulous and careful to watch me closely and to teach me the right way to do the exercises so that I would be safe and get the most out of each movement. From the first lesson, I was hooked, and I have been going regularly ever since. I have worked with many of the teachers, and they are all stellar!! Pilates is the only exercise I don’t hate, and it has helped so much with the function and alignment of my body. I feel better than I ever have. The teachers are so inspiring and attentive, and everyone there is very supportive and body positive. The studio is immaculate, the classes are fun, the attention to each individual is unparalleled. I will never go anywhere else!!!!

Springboard Pilates has truly changed my life. I was at a low point when I walked into the cozy West End studio and instantly felt at home. Even though my pilates experience was limited, the instructors warmly welcomed me and patiently helped me grow my physical strength, self-confidence and personal serenity. After a year of working weekly at Springboard, my body is noticeably more limber and lithe. I can do so much more on the equipment than I ever thought possible. I suppose that I do look fitter and slimmer, but honestly those results feel secondary to the peace of mind I have gained through regular practice. I highly recommend Springboard to anyone who is looking for an intimate exercise environment with highly knowledgeable teachers. It is an exceptional community!

The Reset package Andrea and Meredith offer is inspired and inspiring. They are awesome - intensely focused on watching and listening to me and my body. They bring an amazing skill set to the table, releasing some really naggy spots in my body during our session and giving me things to work on at home. I highly recommend this particular service, and both of them as individuals. Thank you!

I've taken a lot of different classes through the past few years at Springboard with many different teachers, and I've had such a great experience there with every class. I began as a total newbie and eventually was able to join the advanced mat flow class, and all along the way, Meredith and Cathryn and the other teachers have given me incredible support and feedback. Doing Pilates with these classically trained teachers has changed the way I move and relate physically to the world. I can't say enough good things about my experience there. I love Springboard!

Are you ready to be strong and toned? Springboard Pilates is for you. I have certain physical limitations, I was weak for the first time in my life. I've been working out at Springboard for approximately 4 years and I feel strong again. The instructors at Springboard are amazing! They are well trained, welcoming and knowledgeable. They care about how your body is feeling and work you out accordingly. It's nice to get a workout without it hurting...it's challenging, satisfying and there is so much more to learn! Check out Springboard, you won't regret it:)

Springboard Pilates is one of those places that makes me incredibly glad I live in Portland. The instructors approach every session with a thoughtful curiosity about how our bodies are working and how Pilates can improve our strength, flexibility, balance, outlook, and how our bodies relate to the space around us. I am confident when I get on skis, skates, play tennis, or take up any out-of-the ordinary activity because of my work at Springboard Pilates. Each instructor combines a level of professionalism with a healthy sense of humor that has kept me returning for 10 years. I leave every session with not just new strength and flexibility but a fresh perspective in my mind. I can't recommend Springboard enough.

When you hear stories about Pilates changing your body, it is because of places like Springboard. The dedication of the instructors to your form and movement is incredible and truly does make a difference in not only your body shape, but they way you are connected to it.My consultation with Ashley was insightful and spot on. From the group classes to the private lessons, every moment spent at Springboard is time (and money) well spent.

This place is awesome. I've been going for ten years and consider my work there an essential part of keeping my back (two operations) healthy. Not only are the instructors nice, fun, and patient, as a group they take their profession seriously and are always working to improve their practice and understanding of the body. They always ask questions about what feels good that day, what doesn't feel good, and make sure that the class fits what you need.I highly recommend Springboard Pilates. Your body will benefit tremendously, your spirit will be fed with good vibes, and you will gain lifelong friends!