Rachel Rettman

I started taking Pilates from Rachel because I bought a Groupon for reformer classes and thought it would be a fun way to change up my normal routine at the gym. I have continued taking classes from Rachel because she is an AWESOME instructor. Personally, she is always high energy, concise with her communciation, and very understanding and flexible when it comes to scheduling. Professionally, she is a great teacher and obviously very dedicated to improving the wellness of people in Portland. I brought a friend to Rachel’s class and she’s now hooked as well! Rachel teaches out of Springwater Pilates Studio, in Sellwood, which is a conveninet location. The studio is bright and airy and has more equipment than my regular gym. Thanks to Rachel, I feel healthy, hot, and ready for summer. I’d highly recommend her instruction to any level Pilates practicer.

I’ve done Pilates off and on for several years now, and love how energized, strong and relaxed it makes me feel. I recently started taking classes with Rachel and I’ve found that I love her teaching style! Her classes are always challenging, but she always provides modifications for newer Pilates students so her classes are great for students of all levels. She encourages you to push yourself in every class so you feel and see progress from the beginning. She has a lot of energy and is fun to chat with before and after class. The studio is beautiful and relaxing, is always clean, and has a lot of great equipment. I generally take mat classes, which are excellent, but I’ve also taken one reformer class, which was fun and a nice change of pace. I encourage trying a drop-​in class to see what you think of Pilates, and, if you like it, purchasing a class package so you get the most bang for your buck. I’ll be taking classes with Rachel all summer to stay in shape while I’m not in school, and I highly recommend that you try one!