Ashford has two reformer Pilates studios, on opposite sides of town. Pith Pilates opened in autumn 2025 inside the Square One Padel & Social Club on the Brookfield estate in west Ashford, with eight Merrithew reformers and free parking. Jo Ellison Pilates Studio is in the Creative Quarter on Javelin Way, near the international station, where equipment classes on the reformer and tower take no more than three people.
A few more options are a short drive out. Suzi Staden runs group reformer and mat classes at Evegate Business Village in Smeeth, to the south-east, and Bella Higgins teaches private reformer sessions at The Boughton Clinic in Boughton Lees, just north of Ashford.
Skybroks, a new gym at Hinxhill on the eastern edge of town, has also announced reformer Pilates, though we couldn't confirm its classes when we checked. Otherwise the choice is between a modern dedicated studio and smaller, more personal settings.
Prices and offers are as published by each studio when we last checked – confirm on their website before booking.
The 2 best reformer Pilates studios in Ashford
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Pith Pilates Studio
Square One Padel & Social Club, Unit 4, Brookfield Industrial Estate, Leacon Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 4TU
Reformer studioBeginner friendlyIntro offer
Pith Pilates is a boutique reformer studio inside the Square One Padel & Social Club on the Brookfield estate in west Ashford. It opened in autumn 2025 with eight Merrithew reformers and offers group classes plus private sessions. Newcomers are pointed to a foundation-style class or a one-to-one before joining the main timetable. Members of the padel club get the studio on site, and there is free parking. It suits anyone wanting a modern, dedicated reformer room with a full weekly schedule.
Classes
group reformer, 1:1, beginner (Align class)
Intro offer
3 reformer classes for £49.99 for new clients (per Pith's Facebook/Instagram)
JVh.o.m.e, The Creative Quarter, Javelin Way, Ashford, Kent TN24 8FN
Pilates studioBeginner friendly
Jo Ellison has taught Pilates in Ashford for over a decade and moved into the Creative Quarter at Javelin Way, near the international station, in 2023. Alongside a large mat studio there is a dedicated equipment room with reformers, towers and a Wunda chair. Equipment classes are capped at three people, so they work almost like private sessions. One-to-one clinical Pilates for rehab and long-term conditions is also offered. A strong choice for people who want expert, individual attention or are working around an injury.
Which Ashford studio is best if I have an injury or long-term condition?
Jo Ellison Pilates Studio offers one-to-one clinical Pilates for rehab and long-term conditions, and its equipment classes are capped at three. Bella Higgins at The Boughton Clinic also says the reformer suits people with injuries or reduced mobility, and her sessions are always private or duets.
How do the studios outside Ashford compare?
Suzi Staden in Smeeth runs a mixed timetable of reformer and mat classes at several levels, with on-site parking, and describes her classes as small and friendly. Bella Higgins in Boughton Lees works only one-to-one or in pairs, with sessions from 30 minutes to an hour.
Where can beginners try reformer Pilates in Ashford?
Pith Pilates Studio and Jo Ellison Pilates Studio run beginner or introductory reformer classes, which are the best place to start if you've never used a reformer before.
Do any Ashford studios offer an introductory deal?
Yes. Pith Pilates Studio: 3 reformer classes for £49.99 for new clients (per Pith's Facebook/Instagram). Offers change often, so check the studio's website before booking.
Can I book a private reformer session in Ashford?
Pith Pilates Studio and Jo Ellison Pilates Studio offer private one-to-one reformer sessions, which are a good option if you have an injury or want tailored coaching.