Reforming Foundations Rochester is Open!

Our spacious Rochester location allows for larger classes than our original Berkley location, but they are still limited. To give students the personalized attention that Reforming Foundations classes are known for, group classes are limited to eight people in equipment classes and 24 in mat classes.

We recommend that your Pilates practice begins with the Foundations and Core Stability classes. Core Stability helps strengthen the spinal support muscles to achieve a neutral spine while performing challenging movements with your legs and arms. When you learn to hold your spine neutral during exercises, you develop a baseline for subsequent classes that increase the mobility of your spine.

We offer a variety of classes on Balanced Body™ Pilates equipment, including the beloved Pilates reformer, Pilates chair, and the Pilates Springboard™ developed by Ellie Herman. All of the Reforming Foundations classes utilize this equipment.

These machines can look intimidating at first, but you will quickly become comfortable under the guidance of our skilled and intuitive teachers.

Looking for a more personalized experience? Try one of our one-on-one or duet sessions! For more information and a personal tour of the studio,  call (248) 469-4439.

All of our physical therapy sessions begin with a detailed evaluation to become aware of the specific body structure that is the source of your pain or mobility issue. Then we evaluate areas of tightness or weakness that may be contributing to these problems. For additional information about our physical therapy program and the services we offer, visit our Physical Therapy page.

We love welcoming new faces at Reforming Foundations! Upon entering our lobby, you’ll be greeted by a friendly staff member who will guide you into classes, whether you are beginning or continuing your Pilates journey.

Our Rochester studio is in a very accessible area of Downtown Rochester, located just off University Drive, between Walnut and Pine. Coming from Auburn Hills it’s a short 10-minute drive east on Walton, which becomes University Drive. We are surrounded on all sides by beautiful parks and the downtown strip of Main Street. The studio is sandwiched between an eclectic mix of antique shops, restaurants, galleries, clothing boutiques, an ice cream parlor and a ski shop. Pontiac and Sterling Heights are both about a 20-minute drive away. The challenging 18-hole golf course at Great Oaks Country Club is just around the corner and our Pilates classes are a great way to burn off the tempting morsels offered by our next door neighbor, The Cheese Lady.

The village of Rochester was formed in 1869, but didn’t become a city until 1967. Though the city of Rochester now boasts a population of over 12,000 people, it has stayed true to its small-town roots. The farmer’s market on Saturday mornings from May to October brings local farmers, craftsmen and small businesses to the corner of E. Third and Water streets, attracting citizens and visitors alike who appreciate the quaint and wholesome atmosphere. The annual Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade, held since 1951, is the largest Christmas parade in Michigan and draws spectators from far and wide. Rochester is home to numerous significant historical buildings built in the late 1800s, like the Rolling Sprague Building, the Opera House, and Western Knitting mills.