Studios checked October 2026 · 8 min read
Brisbane is one of the world's great reformer cities: it is where Studio Pilates began, and the inner north and West End are packed with boutique studios. This guide covers six of the best, from modern classical studios in Teneriffe to heated classes in West End, with what each does best and how to book.
Brisbane, Australia
Reformer studios from Teneriffe and Newstead to West End and Paddington
6 Studios · Curated & Verified
Shop 3, 85 Commercial Road, Teneriffe QLD 4005
Vicalates takes a modern classical approach to Pilates, with reformer and mat classes from its studio on Commercial Road in Teneriffe. It is one of the city's highest-rated studios on ClassPass, with thousands of reviews.
Worth knowing: a popular studio, so peak classes book out early.
22 Helen Street, Teneriffe QLD 4005
Power Moves runs heated, mat and reformer Pilates, plus on-demand reformer classes, from its flagship on Montague Road in West End and its newer studio on Helen Street in Teneriffe. The Teneriffe studio is among the most-reviewed in the city.
Worth knowing: heated classes are intense; hydrate well and start with an unheated class if you are new.
Level 1, 1/115 Boundary Street, West End QLD 4101
CorePlus West End is upstairs on Boundary Street and is the top-ranked reformer studio in Brisbane on one ClassPass list, with tens of thousands of reviews. Classes include Strength Reformer and Hot Mat Pilates.
Worth knowing: a busy, high-volume studio; great value, less individual attention.
102 Lower Cairns Terrace, Paddington QLD 4064
BodySmart Pilates on Lower Cairns Terrace runs a dedicated reformer programme in Paddington and is rated 4.9 by hundreds of clients on ClassPass. It is a calm, neighbourhood alternative to the busier inner-north studios.
Worth knowing: a smaller studio with fewer class times than the big brands.
1/76 Commercial Road, Newstead QLD 4006
KX Pilates is a national reformer brand known for fast-paced, strength-focused classes, and its Newstead studio on Commercial Road is a short walk from Teneriffe and Gasworks. It runs beginner classes for anyone new to the reformer.
Worth knowing: a franchise studio with a set class format; consistent, but less personal than a boutique.
Multiple studios across Brisbane, QLD
Studio Pilates was founded in Brisbane by Jade and Tanya Winter and opened its first franchise studio in Hamilton in 2013. It is now a global brand known for an intense 40-minute reformer workout, with many studios across Brisbane, including East Brisbane and Kenmore.
Worth knowing: a standardised franchise format; great if you like structure, less so if you want classical teaching.
Brisbane starts early, and 5:30 and 6:30am classes are often the first to fill at inner-city studios. Book as soon as the schedule opens.
Heated reformer and hot mat classes are popular in Brisbane's climate. Start with a regular class, hydrate well and build up to the heat.
Most Brisbane studios list on ClassPass, which is an easy way to compare boutique and franchise formats before committing.
Brisbane has both small boutiques and big brands like Studio Pilates and KX. Boutiques offer more correction; franchises offer more class times.
Grip socks are required at most reformer studios, and the humidity means you will want water, especially for heated classes.
Where to look depending on where you live, work or stay.
The heart of Brisbane's boutique Pilates scene, with modern classical, heated and franchise reformer studios within a few blocks.
Busy, great-value studios on Boundary Street and Montague Road, including heated classes and strength reformer.
Calmer neighbourhood studios on the western side of the CBD, ideal for Paddington and Red Hill residents.
Studio Pilates and other brands have studios across the suburbs, from East Brisbane to Kenmore, so there is a reformer class near most homes.
Grip socks are required at most reformer studios in Brisbane. These are our recommended picks, all available on Amazon. Affiliate disclosure.
Quick Picks: At a Glance
Our 6 picks are Vicalates (Teneriffe), Power Moves (Teneriffe · West End), CorePlus West End (West End), BodySmart Pilates (Paddington), KX Pilates Newstead (Newstead) and Studio Pilates International (Studios across Brisbane). Each listing above covers what the studio is best for, its signature class and a booking tip.
This guide covers Teneriffe & Newstead, West End, Paddington and Suburbs. The heart of Brisbane's boutique Pilates scene, with modern classical, heated and franchise reformer studios within a few blocks.
Book early mornings ahead. Try a heated class carefully. Use ClassPass to sample.
Grip socks are required at most reformer studios. Our gear list for Brisbane covers grip socks, a Pilates mat, a magic circle, resistance bands, a foam roller and a home reformer.
Yes. Studio Pilates International was founded in Brisbane by Jade and Tanya Winter and opened its first franchise studio in Hamilton in 2013. It now has studios around the world.
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