Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Premier Pilates Studio in Richmond Hill
Pilates North, founded in 2000 by twin sisters Rachel and Lisa Schklar, has established itself as a leader in core stability training and functional movement workouts over 25 years of operation. Our studio prioritizes personalized attention through small class sizes and progressive programming tailored to individual goals. With a focus on innovation, we combine traditional Pilates principles with modern methodologies to address movement dysfunctions and enhance physical well-being.Our team of certified instructors, trained under Lisa Schklar's proprietary system, serves clients from North Toronto and York Region with expertise recognized by sports medicine professionals and athletes. We maintain a welcoming community environment that fosters both physical development and social connection through shared fitness journeys.
Services
Pilates Classes
Private Training
Signature Classes
Virtual Classes
Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of specialized Pilates expertise with a proven progressive training system
- Our certified instructors provide personalized attention in small class settings
- We combine traditional Pilates with innovative methodologies for optimal results
- Our team includes experts working with professional athletes and sports medicine professionals
- We maintain a welcoming community environment that supports long-term fitness journeys
What people say
Welcoming environment
Knowledgeable instructors
Transformative results
Improved core strength
Strong community
Services
Pilates Classes
Our progressive Pilates classes combine core work with resistance training on reformers and chairs. Certified instructors guide small groups through logical exercise progressions from introductory to intermediate levels. Classes emphasize proper body positioning, breath control, and core stabilization to deliver measurable improvements in strength, flexibility, and posture while maintaining a welcoming environment for all fitness levels.
Private Training
Personalized private training sessions target individual goals through customized programs. Certified instructors work one-on-one with clients for athletic performance enhancement, injury rehabilitation, or accelerated fitness progress. Sessions incorporate specialized equipment and tailored exercises to address specific needs while maintaining the studio's focus on core stability and functional movement principles.
Signature Classes
Innovative signature classes build on Pilates fundamentals with high-intensity formats like TRX Suspension Training, CoreBall workouts, and Barre45 classes. These sessions combine Pilates principles with elements of dance, yoga, and resistance training to create engaging, music-driven workouts that challenge strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance while maintaining proper form and technique.
Virtual Classes
Interactive virtual classes deliver the same quality instruction as in-studio sessions through live online platforms. Certified instructors provide real-time feedback and personalized modifications for home workouts. The program maintains small group sizes and progressive training structures while offering flexible access to Pilates North's methodology for remote participants.
Workshops
Specialized workshops focus on specific techniques like foam rolling and small ball therapy. These sessions teach self-myofascial release techniques, deep tissue relaxation methods, and targeted stretching routines. Workshops provide practical tools for maintaining posture and mobility between regular classes while addressing individual muscle tension and flexibility needs through guided instruction and personalized modifications.
People
Lisa Schklar
Director
Lisa Schklar, with over 25 years and 50,000 hours of teaching experience, developed the Pilates North system integrating core stability training and neuroplasticity principles. She specializes in movement dysfunction assessment and works with professional athletes and rehabilitation clients while training certified instructors in her proprietary methodology.
Questions
How is Pilates North programming different from other exercise programs?
Our programming emphasizes core stability training with progressive exercise sequences that build strength and mobility while maintaining proper body mechanics and eccentric muscle contractions.
What can I expect during my first Pilates class?
Your first class focuses on basic principles with proper body positioning instruction in a small group setting of fellow beginners progressing through foundational Pilates exercises.
How many classes per week should I attend?
While 2-3 sessions weekly yield optimal results, many clients benefit from weekly sessions with visible improvements achievable through consistent practice.
Do you offer drop-in classes?
We provide registered progressive classes rather than drop-in sessions to ensure proper skill development and exercise progression within our structured training system.
Can men participate in Pilates classes?
Yes, our studio trains male clients including professional athletes, with Pilates originally developed by Joseph Pilates for comprehensive physical conditioning.
When will I see results from Pilates training?
Most clients notice improved posture awareness after one session with measurable strength gains and body transformation becoming apparent through consistent participation in our programs.
