The Pilates Place Studios

The Pilates Place Studios runs its South Beach studio on the third floor at 1253 Washington Avenue, Suite 302, a short walk from Española Way. The business has taught classical-style Pilates in Miami since 2006. It runs a second studio near the Design District, so check that you book the South Beach branch.

Reformer, tower and chair classes capped at six

Group classes here are small by design. The studio caps every equipment class at six students per teacher. The class and policy page also sets a three-student minimum before a class runs.

The group menu has three formats. Tower classes combine the tower with the Pilates chair and mat work. Reformer classes move through a set sequence of exercises on the reformer. An introductory equipment class covers Level 1 and Level 2 exercises on each apparatus.

The intro class matters for newcomers. Students must understand fundamental body movements, set up the equipment and know equipment safety before they move up to tower or reformer classes. That rule keeps a mixed room safe and keeps the pace honest.

Private, duet and trio sessions with the founders

Private sessions run by appointment for one, two or three people. A one-person session uses the trapeze table, reformer, high barrel and ped-o-pul. Duets and trios use the reformer, tower and chair, and the studio asks that partners have comparable skill.

The studio offers sessions in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. Request your language when you book. The 305 Inside profile confirms the same four languages.

Two teachers carry a premium rate. Co-founders Jackie Weiner and Louis Gonzales charge more than the rest of the staff, and the rate card lists that gap openly. Founder-led teaching is a real draw here, because the owners still teach.

What classes and private sessions cost

The studio rate card lists clear numbers, which many Miami Beach studios do not publish. A single group equipment class costs $55. A 10-class pack costs $500, and a 20-class pack costs $940.

Monthly packages suit regulars. Eight classes cost $240, twelve classes cost $299, and one month of unlimited classes costs $499. Unlimited evening classes cost $289. Monthly packages expire after one month and do not auto-renew.

Private pricing starts at $165 for a 55-minute one-person session. A ten-session private package costs $1,500. A private session with Jackie or Louis costs $250. A duet costs $95 per person, or $150 per person with a founder.

Class packs expire six months after purchase. Packages cover equipment classes only, not mat or MELT classes. Anyone new should price the intro bundle, which costs $419 and combines three private sessions with three group classes.

Booking rules, cancellations and the no drop-in policy

The studio does not allow drop-ins. Every group class is sign-up only, and spaces go first come, first served. Open the booking page ahead of time instead of walking in.

Clients book group classes online or in the studio app, and private sessions by email or phone. The South Beach registration page runs on Glofox and links to the studio app. Call or text 305-316-3341 for private sessions or special requests.

Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours ahead. A late cancellation or no-show costs one class, billed to you or taken from your package. If only one person signs up for a class, the studio offers a private class for an extra $40.

The minimum of three students also means the studio may cancel a thin class. Book early in the week for popular evening slots, and keep a backup time in mind.

Hours, arrival and what to wear

The official site does not publish a fixed weekly schedule. Class times live in the booking app. Wellhub lists the South Beach studio as open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM every day. Treat that as the outer window and confirm each class time before you leave.

Clients arrive 10 minutes early and wear non-slip socks. The studio also asks for clean workout clothes and no jewelry on the equipment. Skip lotion and perfume, because others share the equipment and some clients have allergies. Wipe down every piece you use.

The suite sits on the third floor. Wellhub lists the space as wheelchair-friendly. Ask the studio about elevator access and parking before your first visit, because the official site does not cover either.

Balanced Body equipment and a quiet, bright studio

The studio uses Balanced Body equipment, including reformers, towers, chairs, a ladder barrel and a ped-o-pul. It also stocks jump boards, spine correctors, thera-bands, versa-discs, weighted balls and weighted bars.

Photos of the room show wood and teal reformers in rows, a mirrored wall and a rail of stability balls under tall windows. Press coverage describes the Miami studio as calm, with natural light and no loud music. Plan for focused work rather than a club-style class. Read the 305 Inside feature for the founders’ view of that approach.

Teacher training and who the studio suits

The Pilates Place Studios also trains teachers. It runs the Beyond the Basics comprehensive certificate program, a 530-hour course, and describes itself as a Pilates School Approval Program site through the Pilates Method Alliance. Read the teacher training page for modules and fees.

That training pipeline shapes the teaching. The About page says its teachers hold at least 450 hours of education and certification on all equipment. Teachers modify exercises to make them easier or harder.

The founders told 305 Inside that clients now include athletes, older adults who want to stay independent, and parents of children with posture concerns. Miami Living Magazine and Fit Girl Things both covered the studio’s 20th anniversary in April 2026, and both describe it as independently owned and founder-led.

Making a Pilates visit part of a South Beach day

The studio sits a few blocks from the sand, so a class pairs well with a beach walk. Wellhub places it 0.6 miles from Soundscape Park. Browse our guide to the best things to do in Miami Beach to plan the rest of your day.

Pilates is not a substitute for a full gym. If you also want cardio or weights, compare the options in our guide to the best gyms in Miami Beach. For a recovery day after hard classes, see the beachfront spas in Miami Beach.

Sources: The Pilates Place Studios official site, Wellhub South Beach listing.