Experience classical Pilates in a refined, serene studio designed for those who value quality, connection, and results. Heights Pilates teaches the authentic Pilates method in Raleigh, serving athletes, health professionals and fitness enthusiasts alike.
Our instructors are trained in the prestigious Romana Kryzanowska lineage—widely recognized as the gold standard in classical Pilates— ensuring precise, thoughtful instruction rooted in tradition.
Located in historic Boylan Heights, Heights Pilates offers Pilates in its purest form on classical equipment. Discover a timeless practice that supports strength, balance, and long-term wellness.
Signature Offerings
Privates + Duets
Personalized sessions tailored to your goals and needs. Sessions are either 1 on 1 with a certified instructor, or 2 on 1. Learn the ins and outs of the Pilates system with access to all of the original equipment. Expect tactile feedback and lightbulb moments. Recommended for people new to classical Pilates, those with injuries or special conditions, or anyone who simply wishes to go deep into their practice.
Group Apparatus
Small groups of 5 are assembled to ensure that the levels and exercises are suitable for all. Utilize the Reformers, Wunda Chairs, Towers, and Barrels to discover the magic and connectivity of the Pilates methodology. Led by our comprehensively certified instructors. Prepare to transform from the inside out. Prior Pilates experience highly encouraged prior to enrollment.
Mat Classes
Joseph Pilates’ OG, butt-kicking, body-weight workout—the heart and soul of the Pilates method. Mat is the ultimate challenge of strength, stamina, and serious willpower. Expect a balance of strength and stretch, enhanced with props like the magic circle, Pilates ball, and arm weights. Classes are open level, though previous Pilates experience is recommended.
Hello!
And welcome to Heights Pilates. I'm Allison, a movement devotee who fell in love with Pilates as soon as I discovered it nearly two decades ago. I have been teaching since 2010 and knew I wanted to fuse my creativity and business background to open a studio one day.
Heights Pilates is the embodiment of my journey as a classical Pilates instructor, athlete, student, curious mover, art absorber and lifelong learner. I set out to create a space that felt clean and inviting- where the authentic Pilates method is the focal point, practiced on equipment designed specifically for the classical work.
I also wanted to create a Pilates mat environment that rivaled what I experienced in New York City: tough yet rewarding, high energy, innovative and a little edgy. I'm thrilled to be in Boylan Heights, which could be dubbed Raleigh's little Brooklyn, and to bring this vision to life.
I am eternally grateful to my family for their unwavering support, to my amazing team of instructors for sharing their unique talents, to my personal teachers and mentors for leading with generosity, and to my clients for trusting me each day with their inspiring work ethic.
Pilates Forever.
xo Allison
Founder, HEIGHTS PILATES
Change happens through movement and movement heals.
Joseph Pilates
You can say what Pilates is in three words: stretch, strength and control. And the control part is the most important because it makes you use your mind.
Romana Kryzanowska
We are what we repeatedly do. Therefore excellence is not an act, but a habit.
Will Durant
