Mend Pilates Reformer

18/02/2026

♥️ our neighbourhood is on the up 🌱🌳🍃🪲🪴

14/02/2026

Today we’re feeling the love 🤍

The recent reviews we’ve received have honestly meant more than we can say. Hearing how Pilates is supporting you in everyday life, from posture at work to feeling stronger and more confident in your body, is exactly why Mend exists.

I’m especially proud of our incredible team. The care, knowledge and attention they bring to every class does not go unnoticed, and this week’s kind words are such a reflection of their dedication.

Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us, for trusting us with your practice, and for being part of this community.

We truly love what we do, and who we get to do it with.

Happy Valentine’s Day

13/02/2026

12/02/2026

Our subscribers writing reviews for our little Rochester Pilates studio, is all the love we need. We’re incredibly proud of our instructors and the commitment of our members. Both create the most welcoming atmosphere at Mend. 🌱

Read Georgia’s full review here 👇👇👇

“Harriet has created a beautiful space to practice Pilates in. I’ve been lucky enough to have taken classes with almost all of the instructors at Mend and I can honestly say that every single one of them are kind, extremely knowledgable, and challenge me in a supportive way! I love coming to Mend and can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather do Reformer Pilates! ☺️”

Thank You Georgia 😘🥹🙏🏻

05/02/2026

Back in 1912, when he was interned at a camp during World War 1, Joseph Pilates created this wonderful contraption called a Reformer. Using springs from hospital beds, and a sliding carriage, his aim was to aid rehabilitating soldiers.

Providing support and resistance, this machine makes light of the traditional pilates mat method, by aiding and supporting where injuries might hinder.

We’ve put together a little intro to help you feel familiar before you get here, but rest assured you’ll be introduced gently and if you are unsure about anything your instructor will be there to help you every step of the way.

01/02/2026

Each month, we’ll explore one movement or concept across the studio to create continuity, depth, and progression.

We’re starting February with Swan.

February = emergence, heart-opening, and quiet strength.

Throughout the month, all classes will incorporate Swan-related work: foundations, prep, variations, and flows appropriate to the class level.

The intention is not to perform one “perfect” Swan, but to understand how it’s built: strength, support, spinal extension, and control.

We can’t wait for you to feel how this shared focus connects the classes throughout the month.

31/01/2026

A little apparatus clue as to what our Move of the Month might be. Best performed on this little gem, the Ladder Barrel.

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You’ll have to wait until tomorrow to find out for sure. But can you take a guess?

30/01/2026

Mixed reformer classes are structured to accommodate a wide range of abilities within the same session.

Exercises are layered with clear progressions and regressions, allowing each participant to work at an appropriate level while maintaining consistent standards of alignment, control, and precision. The objective is not uniformity of difficulty, but individual relevance.

When programmed and instructed effectively, mixed level classes support both progression and longevity.

29/01/2026

Not just fancy springs.

29/01/2026

The Pilates Tower: not just fancy springs 😉

It’s part rehab tool, part strength trainer, part posture detective and it does not let imbalances hide. Once you try it, you feel everything (in the best way).



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