Pearl Pilates Studio

Craveiral Farmhouse is such a serene setting for this retreat - day 3 of Pilates, swimming, hiking, eating, drinking and most of all connecting with a wonderful group of people ☀️ Thank you Dan Walton for bringing us all together ❤️ More adventures ahead! Craveiral Farmhouse

Two days in Lisboa ❤️ Loved the people, food and colors! A private 4 hour history lesson with Andrea and her tuk-tuk was the best - such an interesting past and culture ☀️ About to board our train to Craveiral Farmhouse for a weeklong Pilates retreat with Dan Walton & Studio Blue Pilates 😍

✨ CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: ALISON ✨ (and Roo)

Alison inspires me.

Born with cancer, she has lived a lifetime of surgeries, chronic pain, and ongoing challenges. And yet, through it all, she has remained active, positive, and full of joy.

She has such a love for animals and people, and there is a warmth and lightness about her that is truly special.

Allison first discovered Pilates while working with her physical therapist. The impact it had on her was so meaningful that she decided she wanted to share it with others. She went on to complete the Pearl Pilates Certification Program with me and became a teacher.

What inspires me most is that even while continuing to navigate surgeries and intense pain, Allison continues to learn, grow, and deepen her understanding of her body. She continues to show up with curiosity, resilience, and a desire to share movement with others.

I am so proud of her and grateful to have been part of her journey. 🤍

Coming Soon: A Pilates Retreat in Greece, Fall 2027 ✨

Think mornings of movement, sun-drenched views, fresh food, relaxation- leave feeling stronger, more connected, and completely restored.

This has been on my bucket list! I’m beyond excited to be planning a retreat to move and connect in such a beautiful place, so full of culture and history.

Spots will be limited. DM me to get on the interest list.

Client Spotlight ⭐️ - Mother/Daughter duo Brooke (Brooke Garcia) and Isla! Brooke is a local business owner/real estate agent and mom and Isla is heading in to her senior year - big changes for both ahead! It makes me so happy when clients bring their loved ones in - kids, spouses, siblings - because they want to share how much of an impact the work has had for them! 🩷

PearlPearl Pilates Pre-Training Intensive ✨

Join us October 24th–25th at our Bend studio for a two-day Pilates intensive designed to deepen your practice and introduce the upcoming Pearl Pilates Certification Course.

Over the weekend, we’ll spend three hours each on Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, and Chair, moving through the exercises, transitions, and key details of the method.

This weekend is open to clients, teachers, and apprentices to revisit the work, deepen understanding, and review material. Current apprentices may also earn apprenticeship hours.

And even if you’ve taken this weekend before, it can be a completely different experience each time. The group, the questions, the energy in the room, and where you are in your own practice all shape what you take away. There is always something new to notice, explore, or understand more deeply. 🤍

Who is this weekend for?

✨ Anyone looking to deepen their personal Pilates practice
✨ Anyone considering the upcoming Pearl Pilates Certification Course
✨ Current apprentices working toward hours and review
✨ Teachers revisiting and deepening their understanding of the work

October 24th–25th | Bend, Oregon
Pearl Pilates Pre-Training/Intensive

Client spotlight ⭐️ - Lydia (and mom Maggie 🩷) Lydia started coming to the studio about 15 months ago, when mom Maggie began doing prenatal sessions with me. For 9 months I watched her grow inside her mom’s belly, and now at 6 months old she is coming in and ready to move! Lydia is such a happy and strong little girl, which is no surprise since mom Maggie is a wonderful role model! 😊

Leo played hookie from preschool today to hang out with Gigi & Mama 🩷 Canon

Cece & Gigi girl day! Hot and humid here in NJ but didn’t keep us down - playground time, long Pilates session (she’s always been so strong, loves to follow along and asks what’s next), steamers & cookies at my fav little coffee shop close by, and finally a visit to the local library. Here for a bit, and excited to spend time with all my loves ❤️

Client spotlight- Nina ✨

Nina has been taking lessons with Elizabeth at our Pearl Pilates studio in Portland since January and is so excited to join our next teacher training!

Her grandmother, a long time pilates lover, took Nina to her first reformer Pilates class when she was 19, and they spent years going to lessons together.

Nina had an accident when she was 3 that resulted in her left arm being a few inches shorter than her right, with limited grip strength and wrist rotation. Pilates is one of the few movement practices that’s helped her to safely cultivate strength in her left arm without pain.

We can’t wait to see how her practice grows at our upcoming teacher training! 😍 Elizabeth Mitchell Stafford