Centered on North

Chicago, 435 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 | ★ 4.8 (20 Review)

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Pilates studio

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We are a contemporary Pilates studio located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park and Old Town neighborhood where passionate and educated instructors offer small group classes and individual instruction.

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Sarah Ryan

★ 5

I love this place and Sarah is an amazing instructor

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Eunise Garcia

★ 1

I’m writing this because I do not believe this studio is a safe space for women of color interested in Pilates.

I’ve visited four times and had the same instructor three times. On these three occasions, I was completely ignored upon arrival: no greeting, no instructions, no acknowledgment at all. In fact, I was consistently asked if I “had ever been here before.”

Meanwhile, I watched other clients (white clients) be greeted warmly, asked to check in, called by name, and treated with familiarity.

As a woman of color living in Lincoln Park, this type of behavior isn’t new to me. But that doesn’t make it acceptable. The contrast in how I was treated versus how others were welcomed was clear and consistent, and it made me feel excluded and unwelcome. It’s hard not to interpret that difference in treatment as racially motivated.

Pilates is already a predominantly white, female-centered space, and this experience reinforced just how uninviting it can be for people who don’t fit that mold. While the class itself was fine, I did not feel like this was a safe or inclusive environment and for that reason, I cannot recommend this studio.

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Rhowen Dalrymple

★ 5

Had a wonderful private class for my friends bachelorette! so much fun and excellent guidance

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Olivia Poole

★ 5

Amazing reformer class! Small, 6-person class with a great soundtrack and a wonderful instructor. Excited to come again soon!

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Ashley Mathew

★ 5

Come here through ClassPass all the instructors are fantastic! And they actually correct you

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Martha Kowalczyk

★ 5

I love coming here. All of the instructors are friendly and knowledgeable. Each class is different, and I still discover new ways to activate my muscles after 7 years of weekly pilates. I mostly do group classes, which are fun, social, and motivating. The instructors are great at showing newbies what to do, too.

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Liz Compton

★ 5

I have taken Pilates classes at Centered on North since the studio opened and am constantly impressed with the fresh perspective applied to Pilates instruction. The studio is pristine, the equipment top notch and the instructors are caring, engaging, intelligent and professional. You will be consistently challenged to achieve your personal best in a safe welcoming environment.

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Rachel Sherman

★ 5

The classes are great! The space is always clean, the instructors friendly, and the workouts challenging. Highly recommend.

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Angela Gore

★ 5

It was exactly a year ago this month when I started at Centered on North and found Pilates. I absolutely love the studio and all that it has to offer. It has a warm and welcoming atmosphere and I always look forward to going. I initially started with private sessions with Kathrine. I learned so much about my posture and correct form. I now take the small group classes and have never felt better.

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Candace Cohen

★ 5

Beautiful, clean, calming studio. Sarah’s class was a perfect combination of challenging, educational, and relaxing. She was excellent at explaining each move while correcting my positioning when needed. Even though it was a full class, it felt like a 1:1 session. Sarah's knowledge in the field, combined with a personal touch, made it a wonderful experience and I can’t wait to go back.

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chris callahan

★ 5

I have been an extremely happy customer at Centeresd on North, for many years. All the teachers are patient and kind and truly very observant of everything we do on the reformers . If we have aches and pains we make them know . And they try to address them during class . The other customers that come are friendly and wonderful I can’t say enough about Centered On north . Its been a big part of my life for socialising and staying fit. I’m so glad they’re here ! 💜🙇‍♀️🥂

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Evelyn McCullen

★ 5

I have been taking private pilates lessons here with Sarah for five years and can highly recommend this studio! It’s an inviting space where you will feel comfortable regardless of your body shape or size. No matter your age, muscle tone and flexibility are important and Centered on North will help you achieve your fitness goals.

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Sky Della Fave

★ 5

I go to all 3 of Sarah's pilates classes 1-2/week and they are awesome. Sarah is very accommodating to injuries or conditions and makes individual modifications so that every person gets the best out of her classes. The studio is very clean and has great equipment!

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Barbara Bowman

★ 5

I’ve been working with instructors at Centered for more than 15 years and every one of them has been terrific. They’re very good at adapting to individual needs, they’re supportive, I get great work out, and it’s fun. The studio is pleasant - bright and airy - and parking is easy. I can’t say enough good things about it.

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Margaret E. Kollker

★ 5

I have been going to Centered on North for well over 5 years now. The facility, equipment, staff and class options are great. They offer tons of different personal and group classes and there is truly something for everyone of every ability. First time or 100th time, I love going to this clean, welcoming studio for my weekly workouts.

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debra hadelman

★ 5

Such a professionally run studio! The instructors are very knowledgeable and pay close attention to make sure you are doing the movements correctly. The sign up is very easy . I highly recommend the studio!!!

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Jeff Franckowiak

★ 5

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Tracey Smolen Freeman

★ 5

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Stephanie J

★ 5

I took the Core Centered class with Katherine who was a fantastic instructor. She consistently walked around the room checking on everyone's form and their understanding of each move while providing positive feedback or subtle corrections as needed. This was my first time taking a Reformer Pilates class and I absolutely loved it! I will definitely be back for a class with Katherine again!

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Christine Brusca Hall

★ 5

Expert instruction in a welcoming, beautiful studio.

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