A Time of Transition

Over the last 16 years Studio Blue has strived to be one of Portland’s leading wellness centers, offering an array of services like Pilates, massage, esthetics, and acupuncture. We have grown with the love and support of our community, families, amazing team, and friends. Some of you have been with us since the beginning! It’s this love that saved us the last 3 years and kept our doors open, spirits alive and hearts full.

This June our Pettygrove location lease ends and it’s with a heavy heart full of gratitude that Jen and I have decided to not resign our lease. This was not by any means an easy decision to make but one we feel honors where we are both at in our personal lives.

Studio Blue Will Continue

Jen will still be partnering with me on retreats and other events. She’ll also have more time to focus on her other business, The Door Works, and her family.

I will be taking over full ownership of Studio Blue and transitioning to a smaller boutique space in the Pearl. The space will offer Private Pilates and a few group reformer classes. Some of our Pilates teachers will transition with me and some will work out of their home studios or other studios close by. I’ll keep you posted on where everyone is going in the months to come.

Our Mat Class Community

Our mat community will forever hold a special place in my heart. In 2004 I took my 1st Pilates mat class and had no clue it would forever alter and shape the course of my life. Thank you for all your support, sweat and laughs.

Our mat program will continue in the form of pop ups throughout the city and workshops. Keep following our newsletter to know when and where.

What Does This Mean For Our Current Clients

The Pettygrove location will be closing on June 17th, 2023 and all packages and credits must be used by then. If you are a current client your practitioner and our management team will be reaching out to you separately. We will be sending out more newsletters on what equipment is for sale, where your favorite teachers are going and pics of the last 16 years.

One Last Party

We are going to have one last SB party on Saturday June 3rd from 7pm – 10pm to celebrate the last 16 years and to give clients a chance to chat in person to see where their favorite wellness practitioners are going.

We will continue to provide the highest quality of care to you as we transition.

Much Love,
Dan and Jen


Focus is placed on precise movements originating from the center or core of your body. Working from the deepest layers of muscles, which stabilize and support your spine and pelvis. The result being a stronger, more flexible spine with ideal posture and alignment. Classes emphasize the foundational principles of Pilates while offering modifications and variations.


This class starts standing using movements to warm up and mobilize the spine and all major joints. The first half of class you’ll continue to be upright working on squatting movements, lunges, planks and balance work. We’ll add in props like hand weights to challenge coordination and work the arms. The standing leg and arm work will feel similar to moves we do on the Pilates reformer. The second half of class moves down to the mat and focuses on core work, spinal articulation and glute work using props like the Pilates ring and mini band. Your instructor will offer modifications for each fitness level in class however it may not be right for you if you have any injuries or pain that might be exacerbated by squatting or lunging movements.


Focus is placed on precise movements originating from the center or core of your body. Working from the deepest layers of muscles, which stabilize and support your spine and pelvis. The result being a stronger, more flexible spine with ideal posture and alignment. Classes emphasize the foundational principles of Pilates while offering modifications and variations.


Focus is placed on precise movements originating from the center or core of your body. Working from the deepest layers of muscles, which stabilize and support your spine and pelvis. The result being a stronger, more flexible spine with ideal posture and alignment. Classes emphasize the foundational principals of Pilates while offering modifications and variations.

Instructors and Staff:

All staff will be required to answer the Covid-19 client screening questions provided by the Oregon Health Authority and will not come into work if they are experiencing any symptoms related to Covid-19 or any other sickness.
All staff will have their temperature checked by a thermal forehead thermometer upon entry to the studio. If they are running a fever they will be directed to go home and stay home until the appropriate time when they can safely return to work.
All Staff will wear masks while in the studio.
All staff will wash their hands upon entry to the studio and before and after each session or class.

Mat Class Clients:

Please go directly up to the mat room, wash your hands, and check in directly with your instructor.
Please wear a mask at all times in the studio.
When you are finished with class please wipe down your mat and props and leave in place. The front desk will clean all mats and props a second time after class is dismissed.
The lobby will be locked at all times to monitor entrance and exit of private Pilates, reformer and wellness clients. Call 503.224.5073 if you have any questions or concerns.
Live Stream classes will be offered daily so that you can enjoy mat classes from your own home.

Reformer Class clients:

Arrive on time for class (please do not arrive early as we cannot allow clients to wait in the lobby), we will let you in the lobby to check in for class and direct you to wash your hands before class. You will then go directly to the reformer room.
Please wear a mask at all times
Reformer straps have new vinyl covers so they can be properly sanitized in between use.
All machines will be properly sanitized before and after class.
Classes are now limited to 3 clients so there is adequate space in-between reformers.
Please wipe down your equipment after class, our front desk or your instructor will then go through the room for a second thorough cleaning of the equipment.

Private and Wellness Clients:

Please arrive on time for your session. If you arrive early please remain in your car or outside the building until your instructor or wellness staff is ready for you. You will receive a call or text from your instructor, acupuncturist, or esthetician letting you know that we are ready for you. Please call the front desk at 503.224.5073 if you have any questions.
Please wear a mask at all times.
You will be directed to wash your hands upon entry to the lobby.
We will lead you directly back to your appointment room.
Your Wellness Staff and or Front Desk will clean and sanitize the room and equipment before and after each session.
If you prefer to stay home, virtual private Pilates sessions will be offered, contact the front desk at 503.224.5073 to schedule your appointment.

If you have any additional questions or concerns please email infoNW@studiobluepdx.com or call the front desk at 503.224.5073.

In order to keep our Instructors, Wellness Staff & Clients safe, here are some questions to ask yourself before coming into the studio:

Have you had a cough?
Have you had a fever?
Have you had shortness of breath?
Have you been in close contact with anyone with these symptoms or anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days?

If you answer yes to any of these questions we will be happy to reschedule any class, private appointment, or wellness session to an appropriate date.