Arise Studio Health Thornbury - Reformer Pilates & Wellness

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Georgie as a Pilates instructor. Georgie is extremely knowledgable, especially with the pre and post natal clients. Georgie is a kind, compassionate clinician and always keeps the classes interesting.

Fantastic experience: Had an amazing class with Ashleigh who was very knowledgeable and accomodating to a first timer like myself. The team were friendly and professional with a welcoming space with great vibes

Fantastic experience: Great session this morning with Ashleigh! I hadn’t been before, but definitely will be going back. Clean and inviting space with a beautiful relaxing atmosphere. Best way to start your morning.

Fantastic experience: Arise is an inclusive and calm environment with a variety of different classes. Every single teacher is absolutely lovely, caring, responsible and attentive. The studio itself is designed with a minimal & tranquil tone, tea and filtered water is available, the studio is clean and low-key. In all honesty, I was a little nervous when I first started Pilates: am I fit enough, am I fashionable enough, will everyone judge me for walking in with an oversized jumper and some slides? Hell no, Arise really is a health studio not a lifestyle choice! I’ve been coming here for about 1.5 years now and I’m definitely attesting my improved mobility, strength and mental health to the excellent peeps of Arise.

Fantastic experience: Just the most perfect place.

Fantastic experience: A gem of a studio. It's welcoming, cute and very friendly. Georgie is an experienced instructor who is attentive and provides adjustments to suit all abilities, plus a top human too! Big thanks to the whole team!

Fantastic experience: Arise is unbeatable! Such a beautiful studio, Millie is such a warm, helpful teacher and it’s such a welcoming experience especially if you’re not super experienced with reformer!

Fantastic experience: A beautiful space with amazing teachers. ✿

Negative experience: Boring session,

Fantastic experience: 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.

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

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: 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.

Fantastic experience: Excellent classes with a supportive atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Lovely studio.

Fantastic experience: Such a beautiful and calming space. I really enjoyed the class and will definitely be back!

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: New to Pilates and all the instructors at Arise are very welcoming and fun great classes accommodating to all levels with optional add ons.

Fantastic experience: Great studio and classes. Instructors help newbies a lot. They also attend to details in postures.

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: Lovely studio and great instructors. A very welcoming space - I'm really grateful to have the studio nearby

Positive experience: Arise Studio Health provide professional and enjoyable Pilates sessions. I’m learning more about my body and feeling stronger and fitter after each session. The instructors are so experienced- do yourself a favour and do something for your health next year by joining the ASH community!

Fantastic experience: Amazing studio! I have had such an amazing experience so far at the studio! The teachers have been so welcoming and helpful teaching me how to use a reformer!!

Fantastic experience: Beautiful studio, wonderful teachers that push you just the right amount to feel the burn without compromising technique. Thanks team!!

Fantastic experience: 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.

Fantastic experience: 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.

Fantastic experience: This place is great, so glad I found it

Fantastic experience: It took me a while to build up some courage to start pilates and now that I have I don't want to stop! The teachers are highly experienced, friendly and encouraging and the space is gorgeous.

Fantastic experience: My favourite Pilates studio. Beautiful space and lovely instructors. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: FAVourite place to stretch my ham hocks. Can confirm, if any baby giraffes (like wobbly me) need a welcoming place to get back on their feet and find muscles they didn't know existed, then this is your vibe. Stellar instructors and groovy tunes too.

Fantastic experience: Arise is the perfect place to learn and grow your reformer Pilates practice. The teachers are supportive and fun and the classes fly by, because it's such a beautiful learning environment you feel safe and challenged. Any day I begin at Arise is a good day!

Fantastic experience: Such a fabulous light filled space, really good instructors and not intimidating at all. You can go at your own pace and challenge yourself when you feel ready. I have been going to classes for about 5 years and really enjoy it. I recently went to the retreat in Trentham and absolutely loved it. It was in such a beautiful setting, lovely accomodation and gardens, excellent teachers, delicious food, great company and all round positive vibes. Lots of lovely little touches and perfect mix of Pilates, socialising and down time. Have come back home feeling really rejuvenated! Such a lovely community.

Fantastic experience: Love this studio and all the classes! Instructors are so lovely and patient. Great for beginners and all levels.

Fantastic experience: 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.

Fantastic experience: I started at Arise two months ago, after having a baby in April in a fairly inactive pregnancy. It’s been so lovely coming to a light-filled, airy space and getting into classes here. There isn’t a single average instructor, they’re all excellent both in manner and knowledge and explaining movements in a clear and motivating way. I find Miriam goes a step further with her instruction and as such, she’s my favourite, but I genuinely like all of them.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely beautiful small studio. Great vibe and the instructors are very attentive and kind.

Fantastic experience: Arise is a beautiful studio with some of the best teachers around. I like how they have a variety of class times and styles. Definitely my favourite studio in Melbourne. It’s a very welcoming space.

Fantastic experience: What a lovely studio and great introduction to Reformer Pilates for me! I was lucky enough to experience three different teachers in my 2 week starter pack and they were all excellent. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to try Reformer!

Fantastic experience: I absolutely LOVE Arise Studio Health. All of the instructors are incredibly lovely and always happy to help/alter exercises if you have an injury or are unable to do something. Lots of class times to choose from throughout the day and each class always makes me leave with a huge smile on my face. I couldn't recommend ASH more highly. Thank you ASH team ❤️

Fantastic experience: Arise studios are calm, welcoming and clean with great air flow and importantly friendly and experienced instructors.

Fantastic experience: Arise Studio Health is like no other pilates place! The teachers are all wonderful and on top of giving amazing strengthening exercises, encourage true mind-body connection. I always look forward to doing my pilates classes there and love the variety of teaching styles across the different teachers. Jodi, Brooke, Georgie, Miriam, Amy and Alinta are all amazing!

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: Arise Studio Health is the best studio I've ever been to. After doing a lot of yoga in the past, I came to do some pilates and found this studio just down the road from me. The space is beautiful - airy, light filled and spacious. But more importantly, the classes are just fantastic. Some are challenging and really get your heart rate up whilst others get you loosened up with a series of great active stretch routines. The teachers are always there to give advice whether it be modifications, add ons or just helping you to get the most out of each class. I cannot speak highly enough about ASH. There is a very loyal following for a good reason. They are dedicated, warm and make you feel like family. What a wonderful place to keep coming back to!

Fantastic experience: Truly the most warm and welcoming space to be a member of. If you're looking for a fun, challenging and supportive way of moving your body, look no further then Arise.

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: I started at Arise through their Mums & Bubs classes with an 8 week old nearly 2 years ago and have loved it ever since. This is such a welcoming, beautiful studio and I always leave feeling stretched, happy and strong. Every single teacher is a legend, especially Miriam and Georgie!

Fantastic experience: I LOVE this studio, I almost don't want to review so it doesn't fill up! The pregnancy friendly classes are wonderful and inclusive. Jodie and Brooke are my favourite instructors and I always feel so good moving my body with them and they never push you beyond what you can handle. XX

Fantastic experience: Nothing but good vibes at Arise! Beautiful studio with small classes, so you’re bound to learn something new every time. With welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly teachers, it’s easy to want to get your exercise in here. Always a highlight in my week. Thanks Arise team!

Fantastic experience: 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.

Fantastic experience: ASH is the Pilates studio I’ve spent so long looking for!!! Great, challenging classes with very experienced and caring teachers - lots of class times (exactly when I need them!) and a really friendly, unpretentious vibe. A great find!

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: I adore Arise studio. Reformer is the only exercise I have been consistent with past my 20s! The teachers are incredibly creative, knowledgable and have the best taste in music. I always leave class feeling energised and mobile. Cannot recommend enough.

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: Beautiful light filled studio in a great location with knowledgeable and friendly teachers. Love the classes here.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful teachers in a gorgeous, light filled studio right in the heart of Thornbury. Absolutely the place to go for reformer Pilates!

Fantastic experience: So many good vibes! Great teachers, good flows, and cool studio. The class is hard but so fun!

Fantastic experience: The reformer stretch and core class is perfect. If like me you’re a bit of a novice and deskbased worker and don’t do heaps of exercise this will do wonders for you. Love the tight 45 mins, and location and space is lovely. The class had a lot of experienced attendees too, they seemed to really enjoy the class too. A very welcoming inclusive space with caring teachers.

Fantastic experience: I have been attending Arise for 18 months and its the best pilates studio in the North. All the teachers are amazing and have great advice and knowledge with any issues you may have with your body. There is a wide range of classes and times and the new studio is such a great space to be in. I can't highly recommend this studio anymore.

Fantastic experience: I absolutely love this studio, I feel so comfortable as a beginner to reformer Pilates! The vibe at the studio is so great, everyone is lovely and it’s just a beautiful location, highly highly recommended

Fantastic experience: Amazing studio! All of the teachers are really great and the studio itself has a really clean and refreshing vibe to it.

Fantastic experience: Very knowledgeable instructors. I had the best session with Jocelyn. Highly recommend to anyone new or any fitness level.

Fantastic experience: I loved having pilates classes at the ASH, at the time we could still go there. It's amazing that I can still do the classes online during this lockdown. The teachers are friendly and really good.

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: Amazing beautiful light filled studio. Teachers take time and care with each student and each class feels really personalised. I love the Barre and reformer Pilates classes.

Fantastic experience: Lovely people, good energy and a good all round place for pilates, can’t wait to get back

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: I have really enjoyed coming to this studio for the lovely staff, sun lit space and good quality equipment. If I still lived in Northcote I would certainly still be going to Arise!

Fantastic experience: Great teachers and lovely community atmosphere

Fantastic experience: Great pilates studio with amazing instructors. I especially love Jocelyn’s classes who also runs Mums and bubs classes - can’t recommend enough!

Fantastic experience: I love Arise. It's the best pilates studio I've been to. It's a calm and beautiful space and the instructors are wonderful. I can't wait to get back there.

Fantastic experience: Arise Studio Health is a local studio to me, and I've never been one to stick to regular exercise, but the mix of engaging classes, friendly and caring staff and a beautiful community atmosphere has meant I have been consistently exercising with them since their first week of opening over 2 years ago. I'm stronger and have less back pain as a result and am looking forward to having them reopen after the lockdown so I can get back onto the reformer with them!

Fantastic experience: 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.

Fantastic experience: I tried out so many different pilates studios around Melbourne before finding Arise, and now would never go anywhere else! The ASH style of pilates is the perfect mix of really challenging (sore muscles the next day!) while also taking the time to perfect alignment and posture. The instructors are all fantastic - very knowledgeable and the classes are always different and flow beautifully. Plus its a gourgeous studio and the vibe is completely unpretentious and welcoming :)

Fantastic experience: Had an amazing first experience of Pilates on Wednesday at the 5:30pm class. Safety was always key, the class went at a good pace for beginners and the instructor went around giving feedback on form to improve which was great! Loved the complimentary tea as well to help recover :) would love to come back!

Fantastic experience: You won't find a more helpful or knowledgeable team of Pilates instructors than the guys at Arise. The space is also lovely and the classes are small enough to get proper attention and instruction.

Fantastic experience: I had the most amazing morning at Arise Studio Health today for mum's n bubs class. Such a beautiful light filled studio and beautiful space to work out in. Being able to take my bubba and still have some me time to work out was amazing. Can't wait to be back on Thursday. Highly recommend this space to everyone

Positive experience: Clean and beautiful space. A good place to tone up and get strong. Possibly look elsewhere if you are suffering from a chronic injury, as the class moves quickly and is not individualised.

Fantastic experience: Best Pilates studio ever. Love the instructors - esp. Jocelyn’s classes! Been coming every day - definitely addicted! :)

Fantastic experience: I have trialed a few different reformer Pilates studios close by and no other compare to Arise Studio Health. Not only are you always greeted with a warm friendly face and an inviting space, all of the instructors take the extra care to ensure the physical well being of their clients. Even in a full class environment, you feel looked after as an individual. Highly recommend this studio :)

Fantastic experience: This studio is perfect. A welcoming and tranquil space with just the right size classes. I recently tried out the reformer and mat Pilates on a very reasonable trial deal and definitely made the right choice. I am totally hooked! The teachers are very knowledgeable and also great fun and make the right amount of personal tweaks whilst you’re there. Highly recommend. I try and squeeze in at least one class a week now and feel much stronger and refreshed afterwards.

Fantastic experience: Great pilates classes and teachers and a very welcoming environment. The studio is beautiful too and a relaxing space to work out. Have done yoga classes here as well previously and they were great too. Easily the best pilates studio in the inner North.

Fantastic experience: A great surprise just around the corner of my place. Great instructors and different classes, I can feel the change in my strength in a nice way. Little details e.g. decoration, tea, and plants create a relaxing environment. And excellent customer support!

Fantastic experience: I've been going to reformer pilates studios across Melbourne for the last 8 years and Arise is easily my favourite. The atmosphere is welcoming and the space itself is beautiful - intimate in scale but there is a generous amount of space around each bed. The teachers are incredibly knowledgeable and give creative and easy to follow instruction. The culture of the studio is friendly and encouraging and there is a great range of classes.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful studio, incredibly personable teachers. The teachers are great a personalising the workouts to my injury and really patient with my progress. Cannot compliment this studio enough on the classes and the beautiful space

Fantastic experience: The best Yoga studio ever!

Fantastic experience: This is truly a magnificent and beautiful space. Every little detail has been thought about to create a truly welcoming environment. Every teacher is brilliant. Knowledgeable, kind but they will also work your body in ways it's never been worked before. Everyones individual level is respected. And individuality is respected.

Fantastic experience: I have been attending classes at Arise Studio Health for 2 months now and absolutely love it! The teachers really make the classes, and they all provide different teaching styles and a great workout. I have learned numerous techniques from all the teachers to improve my performance, and they are always willing to give advice and help you. I highly recommend this beautiful, clean space.

Fantastic experience: I recently joined at ASH and have been so happy with my decision. The trainers are extremely helpful and approachable, and the pace of the classes are great. The workouts are challenging but there is a real focus on form. I feel really comfortable in the studio and just enjoy going! Highly recommend joining.

Fantastic experience: The ASH team are welcoming and supportive no matter the session or time of day. They are encouraging and considerate of all levels and abilities. I've been attending classes weekly for almost a year and am just so grateful to have found such lovely teachers in such a gorgeous studio.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Arise! It is such a beautiful studio, with great light and a calm energy. Jocelyn and her team of great instructors are so welcoming and friendly, their classes are always challenging and full of variety. I thoroughly enjoy my reformer classes here - great value memberships too. Thanks Jocelyn and the team!

Fantastic experience: I LOVE this studio! What a great find for people living Northside. The studio is gorgeous and every teacher that I've had is super friendly, attentive and knows how to create a fun class that targets all areas of the body. I am not the kind of person that enjoys working out but I actually look forward to coming to my classes here. I highly recommend this studio - it's really down-to-earth and has a great variety of classes. Thank you for creating something so special!

Fantastic experience: Attend the rest and restore session and it was amazing. Highly recommend this class. Great end to the week

Fantastic experience: Beautiful studio, great classes... teachers are brilliant.

Fantastic experience: The best reformer class I have ever done! Jocelyn is an amazing teacher who challenges you and ensures you leave energised and refreshed! The studio is beautiful and the equipment is amazing to work out on. Looking forward to my next class! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Definitely recommend ASH to anyone looking to try a new class in the Northcote area. Great spot and really nice space. The Reformer Flow was great class

Fantastic experience: Really enjoyed both the yoga and reformer classes. The instructors are highly experienced and provided individual feedback to improve my practice. The studio is beautifully decked out and is a relaxing environment to workout in. Looking forward to my next class!

Fantastic experience: Such an amazing, bright and clean space that left me feeling completely Zen from beginning to end. Love.