Arise Studio Health Thornbury - Reformer Pilates & Wellness

I’ve been coming to Arise for over a year and I absolutely love it. The classes are the perfect time and pacing, I always leave feeling calm and happier. I highly recommend Arise if you are looking for a relaxed, friendly and dynamic Pilates class.

I particularly love Flow classes with Amy!

Just joined Arise Studio Coburg as a new member and had my first class yesterday in the Stretch & Core class. I was a bit nervous not knowing how to use the Reformer machine, but honestly had nothing to worry about as the lovely teacher, Renee, was so helpful in showing me both before and during the class how to use the machine and looked out for me. I really loved the class and have signed up for more. Thank you Renee.

I just want to say how fabulous the new Coburg Reformer Pilates Studio is. The physical space is lovely, the staff are amazing and the classes on offer are great, including the new roll and release that has just started. It is so amazing to have such an awesome facility so close to home.

I love Arise! I've been coming for close to a year and the teachers are amazing. Skilful alignment adjustments, great strength workout while maintaining form. Really nice space!

First time here with my husband and we both enjoyed the class very much. Emily took the time to explain and help my husband with the reformer machine out as it's his first time. She's super positive and encouraging as well. Small group but great class vibe between students & teacher!

I’ve been doing reformer Pilates with Arise for over two years and I love it. The studio is very inclusive and unpretentious, welcoming all ages and abilities. (stair access would be a challenge for some) The calibre of instructors is very strong and they seem to love it too which is great because the instructor turnover is low. I originally joined to build my core strength and flexibility which I definitely have but the surprise has been how much my body has changed and toned from the regular practice. Can’t imagine my week without it now!

My favourite pilates studio in Melbourne! The instructors are all super knowledgable and friendly, and can provide individual modifications for any particular needs (I find this especially helpful when I am injured, or if I'm not injured and want to push myself in a particular area!) Beautiful space with wonderful instructors and great vibe - it has it all!

I absolutely love Arise!! Amy is by far one of the best teachers I have ever had. I absolutely love her Wednesday night classes and look forward to going every week! Every time I go to Arise the class always flows so nicely and is so enjoyable. I love all the ‘progressions’ that are available throughout class.

I have been a member of the ASH community since they first opened up and I cannot recommend this space enough. I have moved house multiple times since being a member but cannot stay away from ASH, even if it means travelling some time to make a class!! The studio is unique and unlike any Pilates space I have been to before. There is a very personal feel in each of the classes, with each teacher sharing their own personal touch and expertise... even down to the choice of music! There is enough variation of class time, teacher and type so there is something for everyone - classes for beginners and some for the more advanced, and even within classes options are provided. Always feel very welcomed and have thoroughly enjoyed watching my strength build over the years.

Can’t rate Arise more highly. A small, boutique studio with excellent teachers and a calm, airy vibe. There’s a clear focus on form and technique, and an inclusive and accepting atmosphere. Instructors have a sound understanding of biomechanics and safety and will accomodate all skill levels, layering choreography carefully and catering to pregnancy, postpartum and injuries with ease. Feels like home!

I was super nervous going to my first ever reformer class, but as soon as I arrived at Arise all my fears were put to rest. The instructors are super welcoming and helpful, the classes are small and everyone is so friendly and kind.

The best part about Arise for me is the range of class times. With so many options it makes fitting in a class around work/baby sleep schedules possible.

Although I’ve only been going for a few weeks I already feel part of the little community.

The vibe and feel of Arise Studio Health is wonderful - the studio, the instructors and fellow members are all so welcoming and supportive. I also really love the unique style each instructor brings to their classes because it keeps it interesting and therefore keeps you going. I have felt myself getting stronger and happier and more balanced with a little ASH routine in my week. It’s the self care I’ve been needing for a long time and it’s just so “yummy” (as Jodi would say 🙂) Thank you so much lovelies! 🙏🙌

I have been going to this studio for a number of years now and for good reason-I love it!
The instructors are all fantastic! They provide varied classes, they are all very knowledgable and they make the classes challenging but enjoyable. The space is lovely and so are the other members. Very comfortable place to practice reformer. Definitely give it a go!

The studio space is bright and airy, each instructor has their own style and pace.

Fantastic local studio. I was a complete beginner to Pilates when I started at Arise Studio Health a couple of months ago, so was a bit nervous and had no idea what I was doing, but Jodi could not have been more welcoming and supportive in my first class. All the instructors since then have been great, and the space itself is beautiful - really calming. I'm so glad I trusted the reviews and gave this a go!

My absolute favourite studio that I could not recommend any higher! I went to arise for 2 years and miss it every day!!

I love that the classes always have different spring choices, advancements if you want to take them and they make adjustments to help with technique but everyone makes you feel so comfortable moving at the pace you want. All the teachers really put so much effort into helping with injuries by giving personalised adjustments but also spending time after class giving advice on stretches you can do at home too or on the reformer. Every teacher has their own style of teaching and every class is so different, I was always looking forward to my next class.

It is such a welcoming environment and has a beautiful culture with everyone being so supportive of each other. It’s so nice to chat to other clients in a Pilates class and develop relationships with all the amazing teachers.

Any range of abilities are so catered for here, so I’m constantly recommending Arise to anyone I know in the area! Hopefully in the future I live in the area again so I can come back to Arise but in the mean time will pop in for casual classes when I can!

Love, love, love this studio so much! I started attending classes at ASH when it first opened near my home. Previously a sporadic exerciser I found myself having so much fun and enjoying the classes so much that it became a regular part of my life! This was in part due to the beautiful Allegro 2 reformers which are a pleasure to use and gorgeous to look at in the light filled studio, and in a very large way due to the fantastic instructors – each very individual but all providing an exceptional level of care and an obvious understanding of the body’s mechanics ensuring I could maximize the results of the work I put in. They made it easy to find that physically challenging and mentally engaging sweet spot between being too easy/boring and overdoing it and not wanting to do it again. The instructors are all very positively encouraging, supporting you to work-out to your own potential, always showing kindness without being slack. I was very surprised at how incredibly quickly and easily I was able to build strength exercising this way.
After my first year at ASH I became pregnant and was happily able to continue my classes with the utmost care and attention from the instructors who were so supportive and were able to give me modifications to suit where I was at. The Yoga and Pilates classes were the prefect form of exercise to carry me through my pregnancy and post-partem. I also attended the mums and bubs classes which were an absolute savior! A great way to meet other local mothers in the same boat and concentrate on self-care without leaving your baby behind.
The classes available range from beginner to more challenging, and have variations within each class to suit where you’re at, meaning there is something to suit any level of fitness. There is a wide ability and age range in the clientele and a warm community spirit meaning there is always a laugh to be had either before, after or even during the classes.
I’ve been missing the studio immensely during the lock-down and am so looking forward to the re-opening!

I feel so lucky to have such an incredible local pilates studio. All the instructors are kind, warm and supportive. Arise offers challenging reformer classes in a beautiful environment - a gorgeous studio with lovely people. Couldn't recommend more!

Arise is a beautiful studio with wonderful teachers - Miriam and Jodi are particularly intuitive and have guided me to become more in tune with my body. With no prior reformer or mat pilates experience, I am excited that I am only at the beginning of this journey. I never regret going to a class and love starting my day there. The studio is cosy and everyone is very friendly, caring and inclusive.

I have attendees quite a few pilates studio since 2019 and I have by far found Arise Studio the best. Unlike other studios I enjoy the diverse group of teachers, their style and rigor of classes are all exceptional. The studio is beautiful set up, with enough room and close to new equipment. I feel like the community is very supportive and always enjoy a day when I’ve got a class. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough.