Urban Pilates is a fully equipped Classical Pilates Studio in the overlook neighborhood in North Portland.

Urban Pilates, formerly located on NE Alberta Street, has been a highly respected Classical Pilates studio since its opening in 2010 by Teacher Trainer April Tillman. Now owned and operated by April's longtime student and M.A.T. Certified instructor, Kim Kay, we are dedicated to providing the Overlook neighborhood in North Portland with the high-quality Classical Pilates instruction for which Urban Pilates is renowned.

Urban offers Classical Pilates, using apparatus built from the original design specifications and mechanics of Joseph Pilates’ own equipment. Certified Classical Pilates Instructors at Urban have undergone extensive training, testing and instruction to prepare themselves to guide clients through Classic Pilates workouts. That training is the foundation for the Urban Pilates approach, which is focused on full-body conditioning.

Our instructors have been trained to put together a system of exercises tailored specifically for each client based on age and fitness goals, while taking into account any prior injuries or limitations. With two sessions or more a week you'll get the best results.

We have a small team of talented and caring instructors dedicated to providing the best support possible to our clients. We are also a Pilates teacher training host site for the M.A.T Pilates Teacher Certification, under the direction of Dorothee VandeWalle.

We specialize in 1:1 private training, utilizing all Pilates apparatus. We also offer small group equipment classes and mat classes to better support our clients’ dedication to a consistent Pilates practice. Click here to learn more about these concepts.

The best way to learn more about us, the Classical Pilates method and our studio is to schedule a single private session and see if it’s a good fit for you.