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BODYBAR Pilates plans three studios in greater Portland

BODYBAR Pilates announced a deal for three Portland-area studios, starting in Lake Oswego in 2027. The owners also named Happy Valley and Beaverton as planned locations.

Close-up of a Pilates reformer machine in a bright fitness studio, with more machines blurred in the background.
Image: BODYBAR Pilates

BODYBAR Pilates announced a deal for three reformer Pilates studios in greater Portland on Nov. 10. First-time franchise owners Steve Robertson and Stephanie Paulson planned to open the first studio in Lake Oswego in 2027. They also named Happy Valley and Beaverton as planned locations.1

The owners expected to hire 10 to 15 people per studio, including Pilates instructors, front-desk staff, sales associates and studio leaders. Robertson was to oversee operations and studio management, while Paulson was to be fitness manager and lead instructor.1

The brand said the Portland studios would offer athletic Pilates classes for all levels, designed to support strength, balance and mobility. BODYBAR's site described its classes as small-group reformer sessions led by trained instructors, with options for every fitness level.1,2

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