About
Seattle’s Studio Evolve
Build strength and reduce pain with a functional movement practice that works WITH the natural aging process, so that you can continue to show up 100% to your work, your relationships, and your life.
If you’ve ever worried that you might not be fit enough, flexible enough, young enough, or COOL enough, Studio Evolve was built for you.
We are an inclusive, shame-free space that honors every individual and every journey.
Hi, I’m Martine
…Owner and Founder of Studio Evolve.
As a somatic bodyworker and movement instructor, I found over and over again that my clients who had been living with discomfort for years - even decades - could heal or significantly reduce their pain through biomechanically correct movement and gentle bodywork using the Pilates, Gyrotonic and SPRE Bodywork systems.
And they did NOT have to push themselves to the limits of exhaustion to do so.
But so many gyms and fitness studios are built on the “no pain no gain” philosophy that tends to alienate beginners and can burn out even the most experienced exerciser.
That’s why, in 2006, I opened Studio Evolve and chose to offer Pilates, Gyrotonic and SPRE Bodywork in a primarily private session format.
To build a truly inclusive fitness community that offers multiple complementary modalities and serves people of all ages.
how we work
Pilates and Gyrotonic are functional movement practices that focus on strength, mobility, and alignment.
That means that with regular practice, you’ll get strong in ways that support your body as you move through the world, which will help ease pain and prevent injury as you age.
At Studio Evolve, we don’t apply “one-size-fits-all'' fitness formulas to our students. Instead, all of our practitioners adapt the modalities they practice to the actual humans in front of them, in private sessions AND small group classes.
This customized, functional approach to building strength and improving alignment is EXTREMELY effective at reducing pain.
In fact, clients have told us that they had been prescribed painkillers or anti-inflammatories for their chronic pain and were potentially heading towards surgery when they decided to try Pilates!
They were pleasantly surprised to experience significant improvement and in some cases, avoid the need for any further medical interventions.
Whether you’re a movement professional or a movement beginner, we can’t wait to meet you! We make it easy to get started.
We run studio evolve in alignment with our core values:
Community: We strive to create a warm, interconnected community of students and team members that is welcoming to ALL.
Self-love & Acceptance: We don’t believe a movement practice should be fueled by shame or guilt. Everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their bodies, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can access self-love & acceptance, without feeling like they have to “earn” it.
Structurally informed, intelligent movement: We help folks build functional strength and mobility to support healthy, resilient posture so that they can move through the world with more comfort, grace, and ease.
Personal Growth: We support our clients in growing their strength, energy, and confidence, and we believe that caring for the physical body gives people the stamina and creative energy to grow and expand in any direction they choose. Self-care is the fuel, not the reward.