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Boutique style Pilates studio in Lakeview. Offering private and semi private sessions as well as equipment and mat classes. Certified in Pilates for Pregnancy and post baby. Tailored workouts in Pilates for Scoliosis and injury rehab such as hip, knee, back pain.
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Sarah Hemington
★ 5
Just did a session with the lovely Effi and it was amazing. She’s so smiley and encouraging and her cues were so easy to follow that everyone has the best workout. 100% recommend, loved it!
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Traci Midnight
★ 5
If you are looking for the best Pilates studio look no further you have found it! The staff at High Bridge balance a high level of professionalism with warmth and understanding. The instructors are all highly trained and able to provide useful feedback and thorough instruction. The studio is welcoming and well equipped. The improvements in my practice have been astounding to me. If I could give more stars I would. Go to High Bridge!
Edit July 2025. I've only ever received amazing instruction at High Bridge. I have just taken a class with Ryan and that streak remains unbroken!!! Ryan's class was challenging and rewarding. The class time flew by and when I woke up today my body let me know I used all of it!!! What a great addition to High Bridge's already high level of instruction. I can't wait to sign up for another class!!!
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Caroline Pla
★ 5
I am new to the area and was looking for a Pilates studio that focuses on proper instruction and form, and I'm so happy I found High Bridge Pilates! I've taken classes with Valerie C. and Valerie G. - both are challenging and communicative. I am excited to continue going to classes here.
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Ike Wade
★ 5
High Bridge is fantastic - my wife and I have been seeing Gisela for privates and she does a great job encouraging us. We also came in at different levels (I was a true beginner) and she has balanced that really well. Highly recommend!
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Jillian Monaghan
★ 5
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Christine Robovsky
★ 5
The classes at High Bridge are fun but challenging. I always enjoy the jump board classes that Gisela leads!
The new studio is beautiful! And the instructors continue to delivery great Pilates classes!
Great studio with wonderful instructors that really take an interest in your unique personal development and goals. Highly recommend!
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Linda Bursic
★ 5
High Bridge Pilates is a fantastic studio — cute, cozy & clean! Instructors are so knowledgeable and personable. Definitely a place to check out - good for beginners and experts!
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Susan Laney
★ 5
I have been working with these amazing ladies for the last 6 and 1/2 years! They are the absolute best! They care so much about their clients. They have forever changed my life and I could not be more grateful!
#bestPilatesstudio. Gisela and Alex are the absolute best teachers in the entire city!
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Amy Walsh
★ 5
Hands down the best Pilates studio in the city (trust me I’ve tried them all!)
You get individual attention from top level instructors who care about their clients and it truly shows! My body is grateful!
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Jaime Trachtenberg
★ 5
Amazing classes, stellar staff, small classes, gorgeous studio. I always leave here feeling so good and with a great workout under my belt. I’ve attended many Pilates studios in the city over the years and find High Bridge to be the best by a long shot. I’m a physical
Therapist and tend to be a harsh critic too.
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Kiera Dempsey
★ 5
I am so grateful to have found High Bridge Pilates! I seriously can’t recommend this place enough! I began taking private sessions with Gisela during the pandemic in 2020. After some health issues, I was hesitant to start being active again and didn’t know where to begin. From my very first session, this studio has made me feel so welcome. Taking weekly classes here has truly helped me gain the confidence I needed to begin my health & wellness journey. Gisela has helped me improve my overall health and confidence over the years and I couldn’t be more grateful! The instructors here are so knowledgeable, professional and friendly! The studio itself is beautiful and always spotlessly clean. Highly recommend!!
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mary bonome
★ 5
I have been a client at High Bridge Pilates since they opened in July 2019. (have been working with Gisela since 2017). The studio is beautiful but more importantly, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming thanks to co-owners Alexandria and Gisela. All of the instructors are top notch (I have worked with almost everyone) and have had consistently great workouts- challenging and fun! I highly recommend High Bridge Pilates!
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Mary Kate Young
★ 5
I have been working with the amazing instructors at High Bridge Pilates for years and I love how I feel! As I moved into a 9-5 job a couple years, I needed help in navigating my posture with all the sitting and leaning. The knowledgeable and experienced team at High Bridge helped me to be more aware of my alignment and build strength to support my spine. Not only are the instructors top notch for your Pilates needs, they are also kind and warm every time I’m in the beautiful studio. Definitely recommend!
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Gail Richman
★ 5
Absolutely love High Bridge Pilates! Gisela and Alexandra, and the entire team, truly care about their clients and go above and beyond to both challenge and keep it fun. The new studio is gorgeous! Highly recommend!
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Mickey Long Arms
★ 1
I would not recommend. I missed my very first appt and I was charged for two classes. Not a good way to get a new client. Def never going here. I was not told about a cancelation fee especially as a first time client trying to get established. Would have been nice if this pla e was transparent.
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Emily Watson
★ 5
We have been coming to High Bridge since they opened (in early 2020 perhaps?). My husband and I take classes together multiple times a week, and love how welcoming and wonderful Alex, Gisela, Matthew and the rest of their team all are. Alex has been our instructor for years now and is just the best - she has helped my husband recover from spinal injury and she kept me sane and mobile during and after pregnancy. She is extremely knowledgeable and effective - our posture, mobility and overall wellness have improved so much. We love High Bridge!!! ❤️
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Carrie Gevirtz Stern
★ 5
I'm so happy to have found High Bridge Pilates. The instructors are great--they are knowledgeable and professional and wonderful to work with. The classes themselves are fun but I also get a great workout. The new space is beautiful and I know I'll spend a lot of time there.
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Debbie Decker
★ 5
What a gem! I started taking a reformer class with Valerie, in February 2022. I've been practicing pilates for over 12 years at various studios, and this has been one of the best. I appreciate the small class size and variety of equipment. The studio is clean and bright, and you would never know it's situated on a busy intersection! Valerie is super knowledgeable and always makes sure I am keeping proper form, with a kind and gentle approach. She is good about challenging me and has been a big part in keeping me motivated to maintain my strength as I (rapidly) approach 50! I also love the fun atmosphere that Valerie creates with her classes...a true community! I cannot recommend this place enough!
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Jenny Wejman
★ 5
High Bridge Pilates is great! I started taking classes in January and I have bought more packages ever since. Valerie is an amazing instructor who is encouraging, patient, and helpful. I highly recommend the Pilates classes at High Bridge Pilates.
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Amy Kartheiser
★ 5
I have been practicing Pilates for close to 15 years and do about 5-6 sessions/week. In all of my years, and the different studios I have attended, High Bridge Pilates Studio has easily been the best studio with the best instructors. I love that each instructor has their own style and that I consistently get a wonderful workout no matter who is running the class or my private session. Plus, it's fun :)
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Lisa Iverson
★ 5
I can't say enough good things about this studio! The classes, the instructors, the venue are all so terrific. I had been going to another studio for well over a decade that recently closed. I was looking for a new studio and found High Bridge Pilates and I am so glad I did. I highly recommend it!
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JoAnn LaPorta
★ 5
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Tom Durkin
★ 5
Seriously wonderful teachers who take your time seriously. Classes start & end on time, and are filled with work.
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Rachel Arfa
★ 5
I discovered High Bridge Pilates after completing a round of physical therapy due to a back injury. Matt is an amazing and skilled instructor and has helped me develop strength, balance and stability, as well as renewed confidence after my back injury severely limited my mobility. I commit to my sessions each week and enjoy new challenges along with becoming stronger. The studio is in a convenient location and is always clean and friendly. Finding this studio has made all the difference in my recovery.
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Joanne Haas
★ 5
Great instructors!
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Jessica Scuglik
★ 5
I love High Bridge Pilates! I recently started going during COVID and am brand new to pilates. The studio is extremely clean, and they take great precautions due to COVID. The class sizes are small (2-3 people) which means the instructors are really hands on and attentive. The instructors are amazing! Very personable and knowledgeable. They keep classes fun and interesting. Pilates is now my favorite part of the day! So glad I discovered this studio!
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Katie Allison
★ 5
Pre-COVID I took private and group reformer Pilates lessons at a large Chicago gym, and was very nervous to come back to Pilates due to the ongoing pandemic—despite what my body is telling me. I’m SO glad I did. The studio is incredibly clean, the instructors are world class and know how to push you while reading your limitations, and I have never feared COVID while at the studio. I feel great, I cannot say enough about how much High Bridge Pilates has changed my life. I highly recommend for all levels of Pilates training!
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Amy Albert Rantala
★ 5
I've been doing pilates for the better part of the last 15 years and decided to give High Bridge a try, as it opened in my neighborhood. I am so glad I did! Alexandra is one of the best pilates instructors I have had. She offers the perfect balance of working hard and strengthening, while minding an injury I have. She is very knowledgable and I can see results. So happy!
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Maria Zeliamova
★ 5
First off I'd like to start by saying how immaculate this place is, and how lucky I feel to have stumbled upon it, walking in the neighborhood just after I had a baby. I needed help is an understatement (as you can imagine). I first started with Private Sessions with Alex and added some group classes to my routine. All trainers are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I recommend this place to everyone 100%.
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Ivan Georgiev
★ 5
I was looking for a new Pilates studio where I can continue to practice the method after my gym discontinued in studio sessions . I found High Bridge Pilates driving by!
Started with the new client package and immediately liked my teacher Alexandra! She was extremely attentive and picking on every little detail which right away felt better on my body and helped me execute some of the exercises I've been struggling with in a much better way! The studio is extremely clean and fully equipped! Highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good sweaty and energetic Pilates routine!
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nikolay nikolov
★ 5
I started coming to classes having totally different expectations of this type of exercises! Really happy with the outcome on my body and mind!
Thank you High Bridge Pilates for coming to Lakeview! Absolutely THE best Pilates studio in Chicago. Amazing instructors, always fun and challenging classes! Highly recommend it to anyone who wants to explore pilates!
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Peter Georgiev
★ 5
Let me start by saying I am not your typical Pilates enthusiast. I am a 6 ft tall man who is very tight everywhere from years of not stretching after a workout with several injuries. I am new to Pilates and the women that run the studio are very professional and knowledgeable. I come in diligently twice a week for both a Private session and Group class. With their training I am able to run again without pain. Thank you High Bridge Pilates for making me stronger!
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I D
★ 5
I’ve been a private client of Alexandra’s since she started her training and have stayed with her ever since. I of course moved with her when she opened High Bridge Pilates. She’s gotten my body to move in ways I never imagined! I am so much stronger and my body is so toned now! I’ve also added classes with Gisela who challenges me all the time. Both of the owners are amazing and I would highly recommend this studio above any other in the area!
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K D
★ 5
High Bridge Pilates is an amazing place, I know Alexandra and Gisela for a long time. I have been taken private lessons with them since they started training pilates. I'm so thankful that I tried it, almost immediately I saw improvement in my body and ever since I can't live without it. The girls are fabulous, they are extremely knowledgeable. They correct you gently and encourage best practices so you won't hurt yourself. I've tried other places and trainers, but this studio and those girls are incomparable!!!
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Neyza Reyes
★ 5
High Bridge Pilates is a safe, supportive, and restorative space and that is thanks to owners Alexandra and Gisela. Their passion and respect for this modality is clear. I’ve been seeing Alexandra for many months now and each session is a perfect challenge that pushes me to want to continue getting stronger. I look forward to and truly enjoy every session!
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Alessandra Gilioli
★ 5
I fully trust Alex and Gisela with my training. I feel completely reassured by their hawk eye as they see things going on in my body that I am not even aware of. They are phenomenal!! I am so deeply thankful for their ability to make me have confidence and strength back when I had actually lost hope before finding them. I have had the most transformational experience here and Im going to keep going!
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KASIA BARAN
★ 5
I have been Alexandra’s client / patient since she began her journey as a Pilates instructor. I have a muscular dystrophy with very limited ability to exercise without supervision. Pilates have changed my vision of a boring physical therapy to a more fun, more productive work out without constant pain and risk on injury. One on one sessions is where I thrive & my body shows it. Small group classes are great for me when I want to feel more challenged while being supervised.
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Nicholas Roditis
★ 5
Alexandra is great, had severe mobility issues before joining, her sessions were informative and adjusted to my beginner level, she’s very knowledgeable and passionate about what she does and it shows. I’m finally feeling more flexible and can actually tell my core strength is coming back! I’m a client for life! Thanks Alexandra!!
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Luz Gaitan-Dyer
★ 5
The instructors are tops, they apply the classic Pilates principles and work to enhance your body from your strengths to your challenges. I highly recommend High Bridge Pilates!
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Denise Munoz
★ 5
Lovely facility! Very clean and welcoming. I've been training with Gisela for weeks and have already noticed improvements in my everyday movements and posture! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a quality trainer.
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