Uptown Pilates On Madison

Uptown Pilates on Madison has indeed become my happy place. I moved to the UES from Portland about seven months ago. When I first moved to NYC I was very lonely. I had was an avid Pilates practitioner in Portland so I immeidately sought out a Pilates studio close to my apartment. Becasue citysearch said that Uptown Pilates on Madison was one of the best in the city, I decided to try a private session. I have made some close friends at this studio and it really has become somewhat of a home away from home for me. Uptown Pilates has the most amazing classical instructors. It is a beautiful space and the staff is super helpful. I am so thankful and proud to be a part of the Uptown Pilates community. Pros: great instructors, clean studio, friendly staff more

I've been coming to Uptown Pilates on Madison for about two years now, and there is no place quite like it. Not only are the instructors a cut above the rest, technique and knowledge-wise, but they also truly care about their clients and how they progress. I cannot believe how my body has changed since I started training here; I never thought I could look this good or feel this strong! The people who gravitate toward Uptown are just amazing, not only instructors, but also the wonderful front desk staff, the other people who take lessons here, and the owner herself is a great person. Its a very special community, and I love being a part of it. Pros: The best instructors! Cons: None! more

I started coming here a few months ago. I have tried a million different types of workouts to get rid of my saddle bags. After doing about 20 private sessions, I can honestly say that I have a different body. Pilates is the only workout that has made me lean AND strong AND flexible. All the instructors are incredibly knowledgeable. The studio is squeaky clean and the front desk is so helpful. No more saddle bags. Just in time for the upcoming bikini season! Pros: instructors, staff, studio Cons: zero more

I've been a Pilates client for many years and have profited greatly from it. Mika Street has a genius for hiring the best people --excellent at what they do and they have the best personalities. -Themis Dimon more

They even give courtesy calls the apptment to remind me that I have a workout the next day. What a professional and well-run pilates facility. I always leave feeling lighter, happier, and more toned. UP on Madison is preparing me for summer beach parties! Pros: atmosphere, personal attention, top-of-the-line equipment more

Uptown Pilates is my favorite place to go and get a great workout! Pros: easy to get an appointment, clean more

I love Uptown Pilates on Madison! The instructors and front desk staff are friendly and knowledgable, and the studio is really inviting. Its a great place to get a really thorough Pilates workout, and unwind from the day. I would recommend Uptown Pilates on Madison to everyone who wants a great fitness experience. Oh, and they've got a West Side location too, for those of us who don't want to cross the park. Pros: Friendly, authentic Pilates workout, convenient and accomodating Cons: None! more

If you're looking for a great Pilates workout in a relaxing environment, Uptown Pilates on Madison is the place for you. The studio is a comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and super-clean space. Mika Street, owner of both Uptown Pilates on Madison and Uptown Pilates on West 72nd Street, has assembled an incredible group of friendly and knowledgable instructors and staff. Go and check out Uptown Pilates if you're looking for an awesome Pilates experience! Pros: Knowledgable staff, great environment, awesome workout. Cons: Nothing. more

Uptown Pilates on Madison has brought the neighborhoods sophistication to its pristine Pilates facility. The instruction is the best I have known, the space is stunning (just like Uptown Pilates on the westside) and its reception/management is unparalleled. Best of the best Pilates Studio!! Pros: Pilates Session, Instructors, Front Desk management, Decor, Warmth more

I have always been an overly athletic person,but after a spinal injury and surgery,that all changed. I had been doing simple pilates movements during my rehabilataion to build up the ""core area"" and had noticed a big change. I was ready for the next step, I wanted to up my pilates knowledge and skill but was not sure where to go. Gyms were to ""rough"" for me and did not give me the personal attention that i needed. A friend recommend Uptown Pilates on Madison. I was expecting to be let down like I was at the other ""high end"" studios I had researched. Was I wrong!!!!!! It was the most pleasant and rewarding experience I had ever done!!!! All of the instructors are classicaly trained and are very intune to the human body and it's needs--and limits. They don't just yell postions at you they really work with you to achieve your goals. A personal plus for myself was the fantastic lighting,great space,and most of all THE CLEANINESS!!!!!!!!!! Such a pleasure from a typical smelly gym. Really, you can't go wrong here--great instructors,fantastic enviornment,an owner who you see often and is very involved with her clientel,clean as a whistle and the girls at the front desk are FABULOUS!!!!!! No let downs her Ladies!!! Pros: great instructors--no divas--fantastic space,clean as could be!!!! more

I highly recommend this studio to every person who wants a spiritually and physically rewarding experience. Aesthetically, this place is gorgeous. As soon as I walk through the glass doors I feel the stresses of my daily life melt away. The lighting, colors, and just overall soothing ambience make it highly conducive to a great workout. All of the teachers are trained in the Authentic Classical Pilates method and really cater to my needs. They also are walking advertisments of the wonders that Pilates can do to ones figure! Unlike some other studios, the group classes here only hold a maximum of five people, so that each individual gets a lot of attention. The studio is also always pristine. There is no dust I can see, always a nice temperature and doesn't stink like some gyms do. I also do a lot of my shopping at the studio! They sell a great array of comfy clothes (like so lows), great moisturizer, candles, and jewelry! Pros: Ambience, Teachers, EVERYTHING more

I have been told that I should be doing Pilates for years now. Everyone from my doctor to my mom has praised the benefit. I tried a few times at my gym and everytime thought it was so boring...that was until I went to Uptown Pilates. I have a new found respect for the excersise method and highly encourage everyone to get involved. If it was not for the warm response I got from everyone at the studio I am not sure I would have given Pilates a fair shot. I am so pleased with the results!! Pros: Friendly Staff; Knowlegable Instructors; Clean Facility more

You must go to this studio to see what sets it apart.; there is nothing like it anywhere! The studio feels like a spa and although the workout is grueling you still feel the pampering of an immaculately run spa facility. Pros: cleanliness, decor, lighting, personal attention more

Uptown Pilates on Madison is truly an oasis of serenity where you can go for the ultimate workout! As a working mom I made a New Years resolution to make time in my busy schedule for one workout session a week. I committed to Pilates and called Uptown Pilates. From the very beginning my experience has been terrific. The front desk help was delightful in informing me about Pilates and the studio before I even came, my instructors since I have been there have been patient, insightful and have provided me with a sore tummy over and over again and the owner manages the studio with such respect and care for each of her client's needs. My love for Uptown Pilates, which I now call my 'happy place' is endless. I have even managed to find a way to squeeze in an extra session every week. This studio if phenomenal and I recommend it to everyone, especially any moms who are looking to shed their post -natal tummies; I am ecstatic with my results. Pros: Ambience, Kindness of staff, results from my lessons more

Uptown Pilates is the perfect studio for those who love the Pilates method. It has a range of group classes with and without equipment for every skill level. I've been doing Pilates for years and I find that each instructor at Uptown Pilates teaches me something new and knows how to keep me challenged each visit. The staff and instructors are professional and friendly. Pros: classes, care of individual client needs, studio ambience and energy more

I have been to MANY pilates studios in NYC and around the country and I have never felt the need to write a review on one of them until now. I loved my session at this studio so much. I have never gotten such a kick butt workout. The instructor's focus on precision made me work so deeply and intensily it was like no other workout ever. I have already signed up for every free hour that I have in the next two weeks. In addition to the workout I loved the ambience of this studio. It was spotlessly clean, the owner was there and could not be more inviting or sweet...the whole operation was of the highest class. Pros: workout, instuctors, owner, cleanliness, style of premise more

I was so excited to learn that Uptown Pilates was expanding to the UES. The studio is luxurious and serene. Everyone is so knowledgable and skilled, I feel I always get the most out of my sessions . Anyone who has wanted to try Pilates but hasn't or anyone that is already familiar with it, you must try Uptown Pilates on Madison. Its truly fabulous! Pros: Ambience, customer service, location, friendly instructors and owner more

As one of the first clients at the original Uptown Pilates on the UWS I was very upset when I moved across the park and could no longer go 3x a week. I was thrilled when Mika told me that she was opening an eastside location and that several of the westside instructors would be teaching at the Madison location. I always feel so great after an hour at Uptown Pilates (and so will everyone who gives it a try). Pros: Locations on both sides of the park; cleanliness, friendliness and accessibility of owner and instructors more