Your Westboro Wellness Destination

Where can you find a Pilates class in Ottawa that’s more than Pilates? The answer: At REFORM Health & Fitness, which has been helping Westboro residents and fitness fans in the Ottawa area to reform their workouts since 2018.

REFORM Health & Fitness introduced Ottawa to the first Lagree MK3+ Megaformer machine and the team have been innovating modern pilates through the REFORM Method for years. Through the thoughtful leadership of Owner Heather Pugh, REFORM Health & Fitness has put special care into expanding Heather’s Pilates practice, not only focusing on rehabilitation but to help anyone looking to transform their exercise routine for better health. Working closely with clients, regardless of their experience level, is important to Heather.

Heather says she loves the community and ‘vibes’ in Westboro and that she’s proud of what she’s done in the area, not only as a pioneer in modern pilates and by introducing Ottawa to the Lagree megaformer. She’s also proud because she works hard to “help people improve physical abilities for daily activities regardless of age and fitness levels”.

heather pugh, owner of reform health and fitness in westboro is stretching against a mirror in the studio

“Workout Smarter, Not Longer”

If you’ve ever said to yourself ‘but I don’t have time to workout’, then REFORM was created for you. The REFORM Method is a 25 minute session that balances high-intensity and low-impact training. There are also master classes that run 50 minutes in length making it easier to customize your personal goals.

Based on one of their taglines on the website, ‘workout smarter, not longer’, REFORM already knows you are short on time so they are helping to ensure you can prioritize your movement with a schedule that works for most people. Classes run seven days a week, with a wide-range of timeslots, to accommodate the busy schedules of their clients. That means you can plan to attend a weekday morning class before starting your day or drop-in during your lunch break with ease. If the day is filled with family activities, meetings, or events, you can instead reserve your class in the evening or on a weekend when it best suits you.

outside of reform health and fitness in westboro

Ottawa Pilates and Fitness for Everyone

Heather encourages everyone to come try a program because the REFORM Method is for all ages and fitness levels. Current REFORM participants range from 18 to 85 years old. For those who are already active in sports, REFORM can be a steadfast partner; runners and golfers are among their clientele. If you are an experienced fitness goer looking to change up your routine, endurance and strength training or a beginner in need of low-impact resistance training that will help improve mobility, balance and flexibility, Heather has crafted classes with you in mind.

Class packages, monthly packages or memberships are available. Memberships can be paused (helpful when you are on vacation, etc.) offering additional flexibility. Encompassing their ‘all ages’ values, students are offered a 15% discount.

If you are looking for a one-on-one approach, private training sessions are offered.

One of the reasons REFORM stands apart is because Heather values meeting clients where they are. This means paying particular attention to modifications and corrections to help prevent injury during the small group classes with trained instructors. This standard of care is built into their programming and success.

Heather also doesn’t want you to think you are just going to the gym when you go to REFORM Health & Wellness. She wants you to know it’s more than that. Instead, she says it’s “a place where you correct your bad physical habits to eliminate the aches and pains of the modern lifestyle.” REFORM is a Westboro wellness destination waiting for you.

Where is REFORM Health & Fitness Located?

300-317 McRae Avenue, Ottawa

Visit the website for more information about classes and the REFORM Method.