Reforming Indy Pilates Studio

This place is awesome! Both studios (fishers and Carmel) are beautiful. Excellent instructors, equipment, classes, retail offerings. The energy and vibe is also very positive and feels fantastic!

I’ve been a client off and on for years, but this past year, I don’t know what I would have done without the team at Reforming Indy Pilates in Carmel. I injured my back, and ended up needing surgery to fix a herniated disc. After healing, and physical therapy, I realized that I would not be able to return to my old workout routine of HIIT and 5am 5ks anytime soon. I went back to pilates so I could get stronger without re-​injuring my back.
Tod Baker is a great guide for the reformer. This was the start of rebuilding my strength. Tod’s years of experience with pilates, dance, TRX and staying fit through injuries personally has made him a very well rounded and knowledgeable instructor.
After getting the hang of reformer again, I added in mat and spring board pilates with Mandy Milligan. Mandy is a dancer in a handful of troupes that perform in Indy, she’s always upbeat, positive and a stickler for form. Mat and springboard is a great low impact class to strengthen the core.
As I got stronger, I was able to add in Sculpt and Tone, a low impact class that uses light weights to build strength. I like this class because it allowed me to increase intensity without running jumping or bouncing.
After a few months, I was finally strong enough to try Tabata with Kaity Vevang. It’s short intervals of strength and plyometric moves, with very short breaks inbetween. Her class is very challenging for me, it’s full of fitness rockstars. But she gives modified versions of each move, that allow me to protect my back, while still breaking a sweat. The result? I can build strength without being in pain and risking injury.
The last class I will share with you, is Lean Interval with Kelly Ewen. The intervals are longer in this class, but the intensity is still there. Burpees, (without the jump for me) weighted lunges, every variation of plank you can think of, and squats for days. You are gonna sweat. It’s a great class, especially since the 6:30 AM is too early for a lot of people. Some days class is so small, it’s like working with a personal trainer.
I love all the instructors at Reforming Indy Pilates that have helped me regain my fitness this past year. I would not be where I am now without you.

This place is great! The atmosphere is fun and friendly and the workouts are challenging, but fun! The instructors are great (the ones I’ve had) and challenge you. I have only done the Fitness classes here (Body Burn and TRX are my faves!) so I can’t speak to the Pilates classes; but I hear everyone raving about them! I just wish this place was closer to me. I live on the NW side of Indy so it takes me 25 minutes to get here after work. The people in classes are fun and friendly too, which makes a huge difference!

The Pilates Instructor’s are the nicest, most welcoming, and talented group of individuals I have yet to have the pleasure to work with. Every class is beneficial. The reformer classes are small and intimate and you DEFINITELY get your money’s worth. I couldn’t be happy with this place and I will always choose Reforming Indy Pilates Studio :)
My personal recommendations, try each instructor. They all are very well-​educated in the Anatomy, machines, and have the knowledge to connect the mind, body, and spirit. Kristen Abbott has over 20 years experience as a dancer and really gives you that connection. Tod Baker is fun and energetic and really connects with each individual client, and understands that each person has their own personal things to work on. Lisa Eppen’s personality and amazing energy makes her a super MEGA MEGA MEGA MEGA instructor which is evident by her large client following. Me DEFINITELY being one of them. Her energy given to her clients, her love for Pilates, her knowledge about the mind, body and spirit, her individual techniques personally molded to each client, her patience for beginners, her push for the advanced, and her over-​all personality is what draws every person into her classes. LOVE IT! :) Ashley Gettinger is one of the sweetest instructors I have met, yet she definitely gets you hard in the work out, using very precise and slow techniques that will make you burn FOR SURE! She mentally, physically, and emotionally brings her talent to the table! :) Lisa Heirs is great on how to communicate the RIGHT way to do Pilates. The more you do Pilates, the more you will realize how to do it CORRECTLY. And Lisa really helps you understand. Georgeanna Smith, so cute and SO WELL-​EDUCATED on how to feel what muscles you need to feel are being worked through a Pilates session. AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! She loves the strength and definition Pilates has given her body and gives as much knowledge to her clients as she possible can! Jessica Treadway, a tough cookie AND AN AMAZING PILATES INSTRUCTOR. She really does make overall fitness, health, and well-​being a daily priority for her clients and you can feel her energy in her classes to give you the best pilates session she can possibly give you :) I had Kaity Wachtel in a TRX fitness class at Reforming Indy Pilates Studio and she really enjoys empowering people to be more confident, healthy, & aligned with their inner athlete! What a GREAT WORKOUT THAT WAS! They take great pride in bringing the very best trainers to their clients who not only have the highest qualifications in the industry but who are constantly learning. No matter who you work with, you’ll know that they are passionate, knowledgeable, committed and eager to help you!
This Pilates Studio deserves this review and so much more. REFORMING INDY!!! YEAH! :) :) :) :) :) Ok… Less talking, more doing. Get in there! Did I mention their Lululemon Apparel, aromatherapy line, massage therapists, fitness classes, seasonal deals, and private shower rooms?

Reforming Indy Pilates Studio is THE place for Pilates. Their facilities include Reformers and TRX and their trainers are top notch. As an older client I have several particular needs and my instructor Molly has designed a special program for me which pushes me right to the edge but not beyond my capabilities. We have been working on core strength, balance and flexibility, but I understand that she and Todd can also kick bootie with their younger clients on the TRX. If you want a great class workout or a tailored private lesson check them out.

I consider myself pretty savvy on the work out front, i.e. I keep myself fit by all sorts of means and considerations. However, I have just started Pilates at this studio and wow. It’s a whole body work out like I have never had before. I think it’s just what I needed right now to mix things up and finish that (hopefully) last bit of toning.
Right now I’m doing individual sessions, but hope to lead into group classes later this fall. Give it a whirl!
P. S. They sell the Lucy brand if you’re a Lucy fan…