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Expert Pilates Instruction in Portland, ME
Founded by Tnde van Voorst, a certified Pilates instructor with over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, our center specializes in the Authentic Pilates Method. We offer personalized and group sessions designed to enhance strength, flexibility, and overall well-being through controlled movements and mind-body engagement. Our team includes highly trained professionals with advanced certifications from renowned institutions like Power Pilates and The Pilates Standard. We cater to diverse clients, including athletes, dancers, and individuals seeking rehabilitative or wellness-focused fitness solutions. Our studio in Portland, Maine, provides a welcoming environment equipped with state-of-the-art Pilates apparatus and dedicated mat spaces.We emphasize the six core principles of Pilatescentering, breath, concentration, control, precision, and flowto deliver transformative results. With a commitment to education, we also serve as a Teacher Training Host Center, nurturing the next generation of Pilates instructors. Our approach integrates complementary therapies like Fascial Stretch Therapy to optimize mobility and recovery. We prioritize individualized attention, offering private and semi-private sessions to refine technique and ensure safe progression. For over a decade, we have empowered clients to achieve their fitness goals while fostering a community rooted in wellness and lifelong health.
Services
Mat Classes
Private Sessions
Apparatus Classes
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Group Pilates
Highlights and features
- Certified instructors with advanced training from Power Pilates and The Pilates Standard
- Personalized private and semi-private sessions for tailored progress
- Comprehensive offerings for athletes, dancers, and rehabilitation needs
- Teacher Training Host Center for Pilates education and certification
- Integration of Fascial Stretch Therapy to enhance mobility and recovery
Associations and certifications
- Power Pilates
- American College of Sports Medicine
- The Pilates Standard
- Pilates Method Alliance (PMA)
Services
Mat Classes
Mat classes build core strength using body weight resistance. Our progressive levelsBasic, Intermediate, and Advancedemphasize control, precision, and flow. Students learn foundational Pilates principles while improving flexibility and posture. Ideal for all fitness levels, these classes foster discipline and self-paced progression.
Private Sessions
Personalized instruction tailored to individual goals. Private sessions focus on mastering Pilates techniques, correcting form, and addressing specific needs. Clients receive undivided attention to enhance strength, mobility, and mind-body awareness through customized workouts.
Apparatus Classes
Group classes utilizing Reformer, Tower, and other Pilates equipment. Resistance springs and pulleys increase muscle engagement and bone density. Sessions progress from Basic to Advanced, challenging participants with dynamic movements while maintaining proper alignment and control.
Fascial Stretch Therapy
A complementary therapy to Pilates that targets connective tissue for improved mobility. Gentle stretching techniques reduce tightness, enhance range of motion, and aid recovery. Designed for clients seeking relief from chronic pain or enhanced athletic performance through non-invasive methods.
Rehabilitative Pilates
Low-impact workouts for individuals with physical limitations. Focuses on strengthening within mobility ranges to improve daily function and prevent injury. Combines Pilates principles with rehabilitative strategies to restore movement and build confidence in physical capabilities.
People
Tnde van Voorst
Founder & Senior Instructor
Certified in Authentic Pilates through Power Pilates, Tnde has over 25 years in fitness. She founded the center in 2011, bringing expertise from New York's elite studios. Her certifications include Power Pilates, The Pilates Standard, and ACSM personal training.
Pamela Clark
Instructor
Teaching since 2007, Pam holds comprehensive Power Pilates certification and advanced training through The Pilates Standard LEAP program. She specializes in classical Pilates, focusing on core development and functional movement for clients in Portland, Maine.
Jen Micoleau
Instructor
A certified yoga and Pilates instructor since 2008, Jen integrates mind-body awareness into her teaching. She holds a BFA in Graphic Design and Yin Yoga certifications, emphasizing grace and intentional movement to awaken physical connection.
Morgan Surkin
Instructor
Certified through Power Pilates' 600-hour program, Morgan focuses on form and functional exercises. She mentors under Tnde van Voorst, helping clients build core strength through precise, controlled Pilates practice tailored to individual goals.
Tammy Anderson
Instructor
A Power Pilates-certified mat instructor, Tammy uses Pilates to manage scoliosis and autoimmune conditions. She emphasizes consistency and strength-building, guiding students to improve mobility and resilience through classical Pilates methods.
Questions
What Pilates classes do you offer?
We offer Mat Classes (Basic to Advanced), Apparatus Classes, Private/Semi-Private Sessions, and Fascial Stretch Therapy. Specialized programs cater to athletes, dancers, and rehabilitative needs.
Are your instructors certified?
Yes, all instructors hold advanced certifications from Power Pilates, The Pilates Standard, and other accredited institutions. Many have over a decade of teaching experience.
Can beginners attend group classes?
Yes, our Basic Mat and Apparatus Classes are designed for beginners. Instructors provide modifications to accommodate all skill levels while ensuring proper form.
Do you offer private Pilates sessions?
Yes, private sessions provide one-on-one instruction tailored to your goals. These sessions are ideal for learning fundamentals, refining technique, or addressing specific physical needs.
What are the benefits of Fascial Stretch Therapy?
FST improves mobility, reduces muscle tightness, and enhances recovery by targeting connective tissue. It complements Pilates by increasing range of motion and alleviating chronic pain through gentle stretching techniques.
Is there parking available at your studio?
Yes, street parking is available on India Street and surrounding areas. The Ocean Gateway Garage at 167 Fore Street offers additional parking options near our Portland, ME studio.
Reviews (7)
Laura Graves
Jan 29, 2017
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10 years ago I decided I wanted abs for my 40th birthday, so I took a class with Tunde. Now I've got a relationship with someone who understands how to challenge my body, heal my body and educate me about my body. Tunde has a deep understanding of many athletic disciplines and is a wizard at pulling all her knowledge together to make for a unique Power Pilates experience. She can even individualize her instruction in a group mat class. I am never bored, both my mind and body work hard in her class and... I've got abs!
Melinda Molin
Dec 03, 2016
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I was severely deconditioned and overweight trying to recover from chemotherapy when a friend gave me a gift certificate to Pilates Center of Maine. In addition I have significant asymmetry and balance issues from leg length discrepancy. Tunde met me where I was, thoughtfully developed an individualized program, and her explanations enabled a novice to safely and satisfyingly progress during both individual and group instruction. Her classs are always challenging, fun and safe. The equipment is in good repair and the studio is clean. After one and a half years I am stronger and more flexible than
Tracy St Pierre
Oct 30, 2016
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I recommend Pilates Center of Maine. Pilates was suggested by my doctor after surgery for a herniated disk. My mother-in-law, a long-term client, brought me to class one evening. Since then, I have discovered that Tnde (the founder) has an incredible depth of knowledge of Pilates and human anatomy. She understands what I had been through and encourages me to work at my pace. Im making fantastic progress I feel an improvement in my core and my back is great!
Osgood Baldwin
Aug 12, 2016
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Tunde is an incredible instructor and has done amazing things for taking care of my spine, making me stronger, and giving me my power core. Pilates is such great exercise but with chronic injuries, I need someone who can be flexible, modify the sets, and meet me where I'm at physically. Tunde does that and more!
Margaret Broucek
Aug 12, 2016
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In 2008 I met Tnde at a fitness club and enjoyed taking her Pilates'
classes. A few years later I followed her to her private studio for
further work, where I am delighting in three classes a week. Her attention to detail is remarkable, each person in class benefits. Now,
at the age of 85, I have never felt better and stronger.
classes. A few years later I followed her to her private studio for
further work, where I am delighting in three classes a week. Her attention to detail is remarkable, each person in class benefits. Now,
at the age of 85, I have never felt better and stronger.
Mark Kiefner
Jul 13, 2016
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I have been taking classes with Tunde for several years. She is an amazing teacher: knowledgeable, precise, aware of each student, and always bringing the class to a new level. I am not very flexible and she helpfully works around my limits. Best of all, I am pain free and able to do more than ever.
Maryann Carroll
Jul 12, 2016
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I have been doing Pilates with Tunde for the past 5 years. Before starting with Tunde, I woke up to daily pain in my hips, neck and shoulders. I now wake up pain free. It is a commitment. I go to class at least once a week and try to go 2X per week. I have also remained injury free during this time as well. Tunde meets people where they are at and everyone is welcomed and made to feel like this is their place regardless of fitness level. I have referred numerous people to Tunde and all have had similar results to mine. In addition to my own wonderful experience with Pilates and Tunde, both of my
