Sellwood Pilates

The reformer classes I took from Vicki Ratzlaff at Sellwood Pilates were a turning point in my relationship to my body and my approach to fitness. Since taking those initial classes with Vicki, I’ve started practicing Pilates regularly and am so much stronger, happier & healthier. Vicki is a knowledgeable and thorough teacher — she explained things clearly and made sure the experience was fun. Vicki is friendly, warm & attentive, which was so helpful during my first time (ever!) in a Pilates studio. Having a clear understanding from Vicki about our goals for the session made the experience more enriching — Pilates requires focus, attention to minute details and encouragement. It’s really helpful to have a teacher who checks in to make sure the exercises are challenging but not overwhelmingly so. The Sellwood Pilates studio is a beautiful space — it has enough privacy while also being light-​filled and very open. Because I live in San Francisco I’m only able to take classes from Vicki when I am visiting my family in Portland, but when I am in town I always try to schedule a session with her and if I lived in Portland I would take classes from Vicki on a regular basis!
Vicki ensured that my first Pilates experience introduced me to something that could be fun but rigorous, which has changed my life for the better. Having such a good first experience at Sellwood Pilates enabled me to have good standards for when I started looking for (and found!) a studio near me in the Bay Area. Thank you Vicki & Sellwood Pilates!

Sellwood Pilates is a lovely full Pilates studio — there are reformer and cadillac machines, also, there is space for mat/​floor work. The senior instructor/​studio owner, Vicki, is patient, encouraging and inspiring. I have been practicing Pilates with Vicki for 2+ years. My body feels healthy, strong and nimble with Pilates as part of my life. I love coming to the studio. The ladies in my group class have become friends. Sellwood Pilates is a pearl in Sellwood. Check it out.

I have been a student of Vicki’s for over a decade. my core strength and balance is incredible because of her knowledge and direction. Pilates is a passion for Vicki. she has the education and desire to make her students achieve their goals. if you are interested in working with an experienced, knowledgable, and passionate instructor, and improve your core strength, balance, and strength… go to Sellwood pilates!