Get to Know PNWP

We know Pilates is a powerful, adaptable exercise system that can transform bodies - and lives.

We experience it every day.

We know Pilates is a powerful, adaptable exercise

system that can transform bodies - and lives.

We experience it every day.

Founded in beautiful Portland, Oregon by Melanie Byford-Young and Leslie Braverman, Pacific Northwest Pilates is committed to identifying and resolving core issues, acting as true partners in your fitness journey.

Founded in beautiful Portland, Oregon by Melanie Byford-Young and Leslie Braverman, Pacific Northwest Pilates is committed to identifying and resolving core issues, acting as true partners in your fitness journey.

Drawing on almost 20 years of experience, we provide integrated movement solutions for elite athletes, dancers, gymnasts, pre-and post-natal women, biomechanical pain, post-surgical injury, special conditions (e.g. Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia, Ehlers Danlos, etc) and seniors.

Drawing on almost 20 years of experience, we provide integrated movement solutions for elite athletes, dancers, gymnasts, pre-and post-natal women, biomechanical pain, post-surgical injury, special conditions (e.g. Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia, Ehlers Danlos, etc) and seniors.

Our unique position as a hands-on Pilates studio, Merrithew™ Licenced Training Center, and supportive, collaborative community of professionals has gained us a world-class reputation as a place where all bodies can come to heal, move, and train to their full potential.

Our unique position as a hands-on Pilates studio, Merrithew™ Licenced Training Center, and supportive, collaborative community of professionals has gained us a world-class reputation as a place where all bodies can come to heal, move, and train to their full potential.

Studio

No big classes, no punch cards, no smoothie bar, no gimmicks.

At our studio you'll just find personalized Pilates and the knowledge you need to tap into your deepest strength. We work hard to accommodate the full diversity of human experiences - people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities thrive at PNWP.

Learn more about what we offer, our approach, or meet our instructors

No big classes, no punch cards, no smoothie bar, no gimmicks.

At our studio you'll just find personalized Pilates and the knowledge you need to tap into your deepest strength. We work hard to accommodate the full diversity of human experiences - people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities thrive at PNWP.

Learn more about what we offer, our approach, or meet our instructors

Education Center

We are one of the few licensing centers for STOTT PILATES® in the country - a rigorous and integrated methodology that combines the original teachings of Joseph Pilates with cutting-edge principles of exercise science, biomechanics and rehabilitation.

Our role as an internationally-renowned educational center ensures that our team of 22 certified instructors is exposed to fresh ideas and new techniques.

Explore our extensive educational programming.

We are one of the few licensing centers for STOTT PILATES® in the country - a rigorous and integrated methodology that combines the original teachings of Joseph Pilates with cutting-edge principles of exercise science, biomechanics and rehabilitation.

Our role as an internationally-renowned educational center ensures that our team of 22 certified instructors is exposed to fresh ideas and new techniques.

Explore our extensive educational programming.

Education
Community

We understand that growth, change and learning aren’t possible without trust, respect, compassion and a healthy dose of optimism and good humor.

We strive to create a fun and supportive environment where you can achieve your personal best.

Stop by one of our events, sign up for our newsletter, or head over to our blog to join the conversation.

We understand that growth, change and learning aren’t possible without trust, respect, compassion and a healthy dose of optimism and good humor.

We strive to create a fun and supportive environment where you can achieve your personal best.

Stop by one of our events, sign up for our newsletter, or head over to our blog to join the conversation.

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