Welcome to
Heartwood!
Upcoming Heartwood Happenings
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Sound Bath with Melanie Orton
Sunday, Oct. 25th 2-3:30PM
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FREE Community Night
Join us Monday, November 2nd from 7-8pm as we make care cards for Portland Backpack. All are welcome!
Strength from the core.
In Pilates, all exercises originate from the core, building strength and stability, just like heartwood—the inner core of a tree that yields the strongest timber.
Intro to Pilates Series
New to Pilates or need a refresher?
This welcoming introduction to Pilates is designed to prepare you for group classes. Includes three private sessions, two mat classes, and a Pilates Journey Journal.
MELT Method®
The MELT Method is a simple self-treatment technique that helps prevent pain, heal injury, and erase the negative effects of aging and active living. This unique Hands-off Bodywork™ approach is the first treatment that simulates the techniques – and the results – of manual therapy.
New to Heartwood?
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Welcome to Heartwood! Sign up for the Intro to Pilates Series. Through three private sessions and two mat classes, you'll learn the fundamentals, become comfortable with the equipment, and build confidence before joining group classes.
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Getting started is simple. Sign up for a private session to assess skill level or give us a call and we can discuss next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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Mat classes are a wonderful way to build strength, mobility, balance, and body awareness. Browse the schedule to find a class that fits your needs and experience level.
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No problem. Reach out and we'll help you find the best fit based on your goals, experience, and interests.
“I started working with Maureen at Heartwood Pilates when I was three months postpartum. I experienced a lot of pelvic injuries during my delivery and my recovery was not easy. Within a month of working with Maureen, both one on one and in group classes, I told my husband that my son suddenly felt lighter! And then I realized it was actually because I was so much stronger. My pelvic and back pain have resolved, my posture has improved, and I love being able to walk to NE Portland’s new gorgeous, neighborhood Pilates studio! Maureen is truly an expert in her craft and will help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be.”
“I’ve trained with Maureen for more than 4.5 years. She is by far the best Pilates teacher that I’ve had. With her in-depth knowledge of classical pilates, she tailors my sessions to meet my goals of increasing strength, improving balance, and maintaining flexibility. Our sessions are fun, and I always look forward to the next one. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
“I have been taking private Pilates lessons with Maureen for the last three years and I don’t envision stopping anytime soon! She is an extremely dedicated, professional, and very detail-oriented trainer. She is also excellent in building custom programs based on people needs and physical shape. She has been extremely helpful to me when I was dealing with severe back pain and she has always been able to address my needs and pivot the workout depending on how my body is feeling on the day of our session. For instance, she has been creating these amazing restorative, MELT sessions for me for days when my body needs to rest but also stretch in the right way. I cannot recommend her enough!!”
“As a male athlete I was nervous to start Pilates because I thought it was for female dancers, but Maureen proved me wrong. Her understanding of the body and functional movement has transformed how I run, bike, ski, and simply live my life.”
