★ 5

Where do I begin…Meagan has changed my body for the better. Her attention to the detail of my body and knowledge of Joseph Pilates classical movements are magical. At 55 I am more limber and aware of how my body moves and comfortable in my own skin than I ever have been. Top notch all the way☺️

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★ 5

Love this studio! Always a great session, bubbly instructors and an overall nice vibe. The facilities are great with open storage available, bathrooms, kitchen and even hair ties which I always seem to forget to bring with me.

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★ 5

The best local pilates! Always a friendly vibe at Rise offering great workouts for all ranges of abilities. Love going here.

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★ 5

I am so pleased that I have discovered RISE Pilates - I've attended my 5th class today and feel great! Every class has worked my body in different ways and I feel fabulous after completing a class. Highly recommend.

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★ 5

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★ 5

Excellent pilates studio. Professional and experienced instructors. I'll definitely be coming back.

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★ 5

Rise is a fun and welcoming studio with a great variety of classes that are easy to follow along and the instructors keep me motivated to push myself and are really supportive. The class times are 7 days are week, which is really helpful for someone like me with a busy work schedule.

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★ 5

Such an incredible studio! I always have such a great experience in these classes. Love the atmosphere, the teachers and the music. Very clean and beautiful environment ! Highly Recommend!

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★ 5

Loved the classes and instructor are very friendly and explain exercises well.

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★ 5

Rise Pilates is one of my favourites Pilates studios. It is such a beautiful and clean space and the instructors are all great. Highly recommend this place.

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★ 5

One of the best pilates studios I have been too. The space is great and very intimate and the instructors are on point - super attentive and very accommodating. Love that each instructor adds their own personal touch!

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★ 5

My first time doing any kind of Pilates, and all the teachers were absolutely phenomenal. The studio is beautifully furnished and has an encouraging and positive vibe. Looking forward to training there again!

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★ 5

I was given five introductory sessions as a gift. Fantastic gift I might add! There were plenty of sessions to choose from and each of the instructresses leading the class were attentive, supportive and overall made me feel I fitted in. I am in the over 50 category, and it is was good to see a spread of ages in the attendees.

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★ 5

Fantastic classes and really great instructors. I have not done any exercise (apart from walking) since having my twins over 5 years ago. The instructors have been very accommodating and I have enjoyed each class I have done. After 6 classes, I can already see the change and I am feeling fantastic!

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★ 5

I've just finished my 5 class intro and happy to give it a 5 star review. Awesome teachers, clean & bright space, great play lists and a happy customer base... a great way to stretch out, relax, sweat and develop your fitness.

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★ 5

I really have enjoyed coming to Rise Pilates. I am impressed that the instructors remember my name and watch everyone, helping you individually. Opening hours are great as well. Highly recommend this studio.

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★ 5

Love the classes, energy and vibe of the place! Can already see results after just two weeks :)

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★ 5

I really like the vibe of this studio and the teachers are really lovely. The offer a good variety or times and classes to suit all schedules :)

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★ 5

Rise Pilates is an amazing studio for those with years of Pilates experience, and for those, like me, new to Pilates. The studio is great for a variety of small, group sessions, and for individualized sessions as well. The caring and sensitivity of the instructors is quite impressive, and truly encouraging.
I started Pilates with individualized sessions because I've never exercised or pushed myself in any physical activity other than walking. It's interesting that now, a year later, I feel so much more flexible, and even stronger! I am so proud of myself for all I'm accomplishing, especially having started from 'no-where'!
I love working with the instructors at Rise, and the comradery of the others taking classes and/or individualized sessions. So happy I found this studio!
Gina Shull

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★ 5

I was a little unsure what to expect when I first started but during my trial period the ladies were fantastic and guided me through each class and I now attend regularly and look forward to each class. Thanks Ladies!

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★ 4

I wanted to get back into an exercise regime which would really benefit my body in particular in relation to bone health through resistance training. The classes are really enjoyable and different each time,that way there is no repetition and a challenge both physically and mentally. The location is great too, close to home and right near the station.

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★ 5

Meagan has been an incredible part of healing my chronic lower back pain. I was in pain for over 2.5 years until I found Meagan and she retuned by body to get my back working properly. Thank you, Meagan!

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★ 5

I’ve been interested in Pilates for years, but never took steps toward learning more. That changed in November of 2017 when I researched all the studios in Asheville and chose Rise for a number of reasons: numerous classes at various skill levels and times, including classes specifically for Seniors, highly trained and professional staff, plus a very reasonably-priced, 12-session introductory program, including private sessions, equipment and mat classes. Turns out Rise has been a perfect choice! I’m continually encouraged in a very supportive manner, and my skills have grown tremendously over the last several months. Meagan and her team of instructors have exceeded my expectations — they are all very dedicated, knowledgeable, caring and continually support and challenge me on every level. In addition, the studio is bright, beautiful and very welcoming. I always look forward to class, and feel that I’ve found a home here at Rise!

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★ 5

New to Asheville, looking for a Pilates Studio and heard good things about Rise from several folks. So glad I tried them out. I'm absolutely blown away about this place, and Meagan. Great space, great mix of equipment, and a great mix of options from privates, duets to classes. Not to mention the emphasis on safety and proper technique. Very impressed!!!

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★ 5

The team at Rise is the BEST...extremely caring about you and the instruction they give.

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★ 5

Whether you're brand new to Pilates or you are a longtime devotee, this is the studio you'll want to welcome into your fitness regimen and your life. From the moment I first walked in I felt supported and guided by the excellent staff and impressed by the quality, cleanliness, and welcoming atmosphere of the space. I wanted to jump start my personal health with a series of one on one sessions with Meagan and have been blown away by her extensive knowledge, compassionate instruction, and ability to provide just the right personalized encouragement needed for MY needs and goals. All the praise is well deserved.

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★ 5

I'll begin by saying that before I started Pilates, I just thought it was another form of yoga. But last year, I had a significant back injury and my doctor said that the only way I wouldn't have long term problems would be to "get right with my core"! He suggested Pilates and I had heard from friends about RISE and the team of instructors there. I had already been working on my core for a few months when I decided to "step it up" and went in for my first class. I have to say I was humbled, but challenged, and Meagan made it fun. Ever since then, I've been hooked. I am in a class weekly and when I don't get to attend, I feel it. The studio is beautiful, the instructors are talented, and more importantly, you will see and FEEL results!

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★ 5

Rise Authentic Pilates is an amazing studio. It's easy to access and has amazing instructors who have helped me take my pilates strength to new levels. My clients (in my massage practice) are grateful for all Rise has done for me. Meagan is a knowledgeable and intuitive instructor with a kind heart. She gives me the workout I've always needed. Thanks, Rise!

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★ 5

I love this place! Best staff and facility in town! Going there now!

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★ 5

Wonderful Staff! As a beginner to Pilates, I feel welcome, supported, and encouraged. Thank you. I highly recommend RISE Pilates studio.

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★ 5

I can't say enough good things about what Pilates has done for me. And Meagan is a great teacher with a true gift for motivating you and making you feel good about yourself while also making you work hard and get better. She truly cares about everyone who comes into her studio, and will work around any injuries or problems you have. She makes Pilates fun, and her new studio is a nice bright space with top notch equipment. They have a really diverse selection of classes - definitely something for everyone!

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★ 5

What a revelation! Caring instructors, comfortable work out space, and a program that works! Meagan Witkus has created a wonderful environment to encourage all levels of Pilates to dig a little deeper and RISE to the next level. I have never been that dedicated to an exercise program, but the discipline of Pilates really appeals to me -- in trying to achieve the correct form, it almost doesn't feel like exercise. Almost. There is plenty of sweating and panting going on, at least for me. Easy to schedule sessions and a knowledgeable team are the final components in my favorite exercise studio.

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★ 5

I've been working out every week with Deanna Chillian at Rise: Authentic Pilates since March, 2015. The studio is clean and open. The staff is always friendly and polite. Meagan Witkus has organized an efficient and beautiful space in which to get fit!

Although I've only done a few Pilates workouts, Deanna has done a superb job of guiding me through Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis workouts. My flexibility and strength grows every week. I was surprised by how gentle the workouts are. I was a member at the YMCA for many years before coming to Rise. I tended to be sore after nearly every workout there. I can always tell that I've had a workout, but, never am held back by any soreness. Deanna's knowledge and discipline are guiding me into a healthier and more effective life. She helps me find the edge of my conditioning and then mysteriously takes me a little further. I'm grateful for the training at Rise: Authentic Pilates because each day becomes another 'best day ever!' as a result of it!

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★ 5

As a man, I appreciate the welcoming environment at Rise. This place has a good vibe and excellent, challenging instruction. Give them a try, you won't go back to your other studio, I didn't.

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★ 5

Check them out, attentive & patient. All around fantastic. You're in good hands at Rise.

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★ 5

I always thought Pilates was for rich, skinny women (not me!) but Megan, Diane, and Elise have shown me that Pilates is for everyone, period. Rise is diverse, welcoming, and a heck of a workout -- I'm hooked!

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★ 5

The most important element in Pilates is the instructor.

RISE owner Meagan Witkus is simply the best; plus she provides the complete personal trainer experience seldom found in most Pilates studios.

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★ 5

I have taken classes and privates from both Meagan and Diane. Both women exceeded my expectation in their knowledge of Pilates. In a similar manner, they understood bodies that underwent surgery. I have limitations due to a fusion in my lower back and due to their due diligence, they guided me to a full Pilates workout without any torque on the vertebra above and below the fusion. I recently had a fusion in my neck. Without hesitation, I rejoined Rise Pilates Studio taking a matt class. Throughout the class, Meagan paid special attention to my alignment and movement, modifying when necessary. I have taken Pilates in other states where I have lived. Without a doubt, this has been my best experience. Even if you have limitations, don't discount Pilates. You'll be amazed the way the exercised can be modified to fit your needs.

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★ 5

Not only is this studio conveniently located downtown, it is also GORGEOUS and has a crew of incredibly talented instructors. The atmosphere is clean, open, and welcoming. You will get better Pilates here than anywhere else!

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★ 5

The instructors at Rise will walk you through exercises that will strengthen parts you did not even know you owned.
I have found, then lost, then found again how crucial Pilates is to my athletic performance as well as my overall health.
Rise Pilates is open, inviting, nestled in vibrant downtown Asheville and best of all loaded with fantastic instructors and patrons alike.
The folks at Rise make what could be utter drudgery into something I look forward to.

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