Therapeutic Pilates Built for the Body You Have Now — Not the One You Used to Have.
Specialist-led Pilates for women over 40 in Encinitas. Small classes. No prior experience required. Designed around your body, not borrowed from a class plan written for someone in their twenties.
Every new client begins with a Pilates Intro Session so we can understand your movement and guide you into the right program.
No prior Pilates experience needed.
No referral needed. No pressure — just answers.
specialist-Led — Every Session Guided by a Women’s Health Specialist
Private & Small-Group Reformer Pilates — Never More Than 6 Per Class
Integrated PT & Therapeutic Pilates — The Only Studio of Its Kind
Meet Dr. Dawn
Why Therapeutic Pilates at Revive Is Different From Anything You've Tried Before
Watch Dr. Dawn Andalon, Co-Founder of Revive and creator of the Pelvic & Core Reset™ Method, explain what makes therapeutic Pilates specifically different — and why it produces results for women over 40 when traditional Pilates classes have failed them.
If any of this sounds familiar, you are exactly who we built this program for.
You've thought about trying Pilates for years but never felt sure you'd belong in the class
You stood at the back of a Pilates class once, modified every single exercise, and left feeling more broken than when you walked in
You are recovering from surgery or a health event and you are genuinely afraid of doing something that sets you back
You want to feel strong, stable, and confident in your body again — but every fitness class you've tried wasn't designed for where you are right now
You want someone in the room who is actually watching you — not managing a class of fifteen from the front
You're navigating perimenopause, midlife, or a body that has changed — and you want movement that meets you there
We are here to tell you — the right program, in the right environment, with someone who actually understands your body at this stage of life, changes everything.
Most fitness programs were never designed for where you are right now. This one was.
What is Therapeutic Pilates?
Therapeutic Pilates is a form of strength training designed to improve stability, mobility, and posture while protecting your joints.
Unlike traditional fitness classes, therapeutic Pilates focuses on strengthening the deep stabilizing muscles of the core, hips, and pelvic floor that support your body during everyday movement.
At Revive, our Therapeutic Pilates programs help women:
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Rebuild deep core strength
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Improve posture and flexibility
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Support pelvic floor health
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Reduce back and joint pain
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Stay strong and active as they age
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Better balance (which protects your bones)
This is what therapeutic Pilates does when it is built around your body specifically — not a generic class designed for someone half your age.
Therapeutic Pilates for Women Over 40 —
Built for Where Your Body Actually Is Right Now
At Revive PT & Pilates, we specialize in building strength, mobility, and stability as your body changes through perimenopause and beyond
Recovering capability, confidence, and core function in midlife
Improving posture, balance, and flexibility — the foundation of moving well for the next 30 years
Supporting bone health and preventing the falls and fractures that come with age-related changes
Restoring a sense of agency and trust in your own body
Building strength, mobility, and stability as your body changes through perimenopause and beyond
Not Sure If Therapeutic Pilates
Is Your Best Starting Point?
If you're navigating a specific clinical concern — pelvic floor symptoms, pain, post-surgical recovery, or a complex condition — start with a Discovery Visit instead, where a women's health specialist will evaluate what's happening and build the right care plan for you
Most Pilates studios are built around volume — fifteen people in a class, one instructor at the front, no time to watch anyone move. At Revive, the math is different. Smaller classes. Specialist-led. Built around what your body actually needs, not what fits in a 50-minute block.
When you pay directly for your care, every decision is made for one person: you.
At a Traditional Pilates Studio:
Classes of 10-15+ with one general instructor
No clinical screening before you start — you are placed by experience level only
Generic class plans that progress on the studio's schedule, not your body's
Instructors trained in Pilates fundamentals, not women's health or pelvic floor
No integration with physical therapy, even when something hurts
You hope you are doing it right because no one is watching closely
At Revive PT & Pilates
Classes of 6 maximum, every session led by a women's health specialist
Every new client begins with a private Pilates Intro Session — full movement assessment, no class until we know your body
Every session built around your body, your goals, and your starting point
Specialists trained in Dr. Dawn Andalon's Pelvic & Core Reset™ Method
Physical therapy fully integrated when you need it — no referral, no leaving the studio
Someone is always watching you move — and adjusting in real time
This is what a Therapeutic Pilates practice looks like when it is designed for your body, not someone else's class.
Real Stories from Women Who Started Exactly Where You Are
Many of our clients begin Pilates feeling unsure about where to start — and discover that rebuilding strength and confidence is absolutely possible.
SUSAN, 52 — FIRST-TIME PILATES BEGINNER
"I had never tried Pilates in my life. I almost didn't book because I was sure I'd be the only beginner in the room. The Pilates Intro Session changed everything — they showed me how the reformer worked, explained every movement, and built a starting program around exactly where I was. I never felt out of place. Three months in, this is the first form of exercise I've stuck with in years."
Janet, 54 — Returning to Pilates After Years Away
"I had not done Pilates in over a decade. I told myself I would start when I felt 'ready,' and I never did. Walking into Revive, I expected to feel out of place. Instead, the instructor watched me move for ten minutes and built a plan around exactly where I was — not where I used to be. Six months in, I feel stronger than I did in my thirties."
Diane, 61 — Post-Hysterectomy Recovery
"After my hysterectomy, my doctor told me I should be doing Pilates. I had no idea where to start, and a regular class felt terrifying. At Revive, the assessment alone told me more about my body than years of appointments had. I am moving again, I am confident again, and I finally trust my own body."
Catherine, 57 — Long-Term Movement Foundation
"I have invested in my health for years — supplements, nutrition, the right doctors — but I had not found movement guidance that matched. At Revive, every session is built for me specifically. This is not a class I attend. This is a practice I am building."
Lillian, 64 — Living With Osteoporosis
"After my diagnosis, my doctor told me to do Pilates, but to 'be careful.' That was the whole plan. I was terrified of doing the wrong thing and breaking something. At Revive, the assessment alone told me more about my bones and my body than the years since my DEXA scan had. I am lifting again, I am moving with confidence, and I finally trust my own body."
Margaret, 58 — Navigating Perimenopause
"My doctor said the changes I was feeling were 'just perimenopause' and suggested I try Pilates. No referral. No plan. Just a suggestion at the end of a seven-minute appointment. At Revive, the assessment alone told me more about my body than that whole year of appointments had. I am moving again, I am sleeping again, I am sharp again — and I finally trust my own body."
Carol, 62 — Pelvic Floor Strengthening & Pilates
"I enrolled in the pelvic floor strengthening with Pilates program and worked with the Revive team for six weeks. My results have been AMAZING. Their expertise and exercise instruction have been life-changing. I feel confident, energetic, and able to walk for miles without fear of problems. Revive PT & Pilates helped me regain my joy in walking and maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle."
A Clear Path From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
01. Start with a Pilates Intro Session
Meet one-on-one with a Pilates specialist for a posture and movement assessment so we can guide you into the right program. Get a feeling of how your body does with the Pilates reformer and our full studio, even if you are a beginner.
02. We Build Your Program Around You
Based on your Intro Session assessment, your specialist builds a program designed specifically for your body, your goals, and your starting point. Your plan may include private sessions, small group classes, physical therapy integration, or a combination — whatever is right for you.
03. You Start Doing the Things You Stopped Doing
Session by session, your body gets stronger, more stable, and more capable. You’ll notice things you couldn’t do before — a longer walk, a better night’s sleep, less pain, more confidence. These aren’t side effects. They’re the point.
04. Move Well for the Rest of Your Life
The goal is not to get you through a program. It is to give you a body and a movement practice that serves you for the next 30 years. Women who train here do not just feel better — they stay better.
No pressure — just see how amazing your body will feel in the first session.
100% Happiness Guaranteed
Yes, We Said It.
We are so confident in what we do that you are protected by our 100% Happiness Guarantee. If you are not 100% satisfied with the level of service you are provided, all you have to do is tell us at the time of your session and your session is on us.
The women who come to Revive for Therapeutic Pilates are not looking for a workout. They are looking for someone who will see their body — really see it — and build something around it that works. They have tried generic classes and walked out feeling worse. They have been told to 'just do Pilates' without anyone explaining how. What they had not had yet was a studio designed specifically for where their body is right now.
This is what specialist-led Pilates looks like when it is designed around your actual body — not borrowed from a class plan written for someone in their twenties. Every session begins with someone who is qualified to recognize what your body needs and adjust in real time. That is the difference between a workout you survive and a practice you build.
Every provider trained in Dr. Dawn Andalon's Pelvic & Core Reset™ Method — 22 years of women's health practice
Specialist-led sessions — every class is guided by a women's health specialist, not a general instructor
Small classes of 5 or fewer — you are never just a face in the crowd.
Reformer Pilates integrated with pelvic floor care — the only studio in North County that combines both
Personalized from day one — your Intro Session ensures the program fits your body, not a template
Safe for surgical recovery, pelvic floor conditions, osteoporosis, and back pain
45+ years of combined PT and Pilates expertise — you're in highly qualified hands
Why Women Choose Revive for Therapeutic Pilates in North County San Diego
Questions Women Ask Before Starting Therapeutic Pilates at Revive
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Not at all — and most of our clients come to us with none. Every new client begins with a Pilates Intro Session where we assess your movement, understand your history, and build a program around your body specifically. You do not need to know what a reformer is, have ever set foot in a Pilates studio, or be at any particular fitness level. You just need to show up. We take care of everything else.
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Your first session is a one-on-one Pilates Intro Session — not a class. You will meet with one of our women's health specialists who will talk with you about what you have been experiencing, assess how you move, and give you a clear recommendation for the program that fits your body and your goals. You will leave knowing exactly what your next step is. No pressure. No commitment. Just answers.
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Pilates can be a powerful part of your care for bladder leaks — but if symptoms are something you're actively trying to address, your starting point should be a Discovery Visit with one of our women's health specialists, not a Pilates Intro Session. A clinical evaluation lets us understand what's actually driving your symptoms and build a personalized program that may include Pilates, hands-on pelvic floor work, or a combination — whatever your body actually needs.
For women without active clinical symptoms who simply want to support pelvic floor health as part of overall wellness, our therapeutic Pilates program is a strong fit. The Pilates Intro Session is where we figure out which is right for you.
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Absolutely — therapeutic Pilates is one of the most effective movement practices for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Estrogen decline affects connective tissue, muscle mass, bone density, and pelvic floor function. A specialist-guided Pilates program addresses all of these simultaneously — building the deep core and pelvic floor strength that supports your body through this transition, reducing joint pain, improving balance, and helping you stay strong and active for the next 30 years.
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Yes. Post-surgical recovery is one of our core specialties — including hysterectomy recovery, prolapse repair, hip and knee replacement, and other orthopedic procedures. Our team evaluates where your body is in its recovery and builds a program that is safe, progressive, and specific to your surgical history. Many women come to us months or even years after surgery still dealing with weakness, instability, or symptoms they were told would resolve on their own. It is never too late to build a proper recovery program.
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Therapeutic Pilates is a specialist-guided form of Pilates that focuses on rehabilitating and strengthening the deep stabilizing muscles of the core, hips, and pelvic floor — rather than general fitness or flexibility. Unlike a standard Pilates class, therapeutic Pilates is delivered by a women's health specialist who can identify movement dysfunction, address pelvic floor involvement, and integrate physical therapy principles directly into your sessions. At Revive, every Pilates session is grounded in Dr. Dawn Andalon's Pelvic & Core Reset™ Method — the same specialty approach behind every PT treatment plan we deliver.
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Most PT clinics do not offer Pilates. We're not aware of another Pilates studio in North County that has physical therapists on staff. Revive was built from the ground up to combine both — expert care and precision movement, in one place, designed specifically for women over 40.
Every session is guided by a women's health specialist trained in Dr. Dawn Andalon's Pelvic & Core Reset™ Method — not a general fitness instructor. This means we can identify movement patterns that may be causing your pain, address pelvic floor dysfunction directly within your Pilates sessions, and integrate physical therapy when you need it — all without you having to go somewhere else.
Our small-group classes never exceed five people, and your program begins with a private Intro Session so we understand your body before you ever set foot in a class. That level of personalization does not exist at a standard Pilates studio — and it is what produces lasting results rather than temporary improvement.
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We offer both — and the right choice depends on where you are in your journey.
Every new client begins with a private Pilates Intro Session so we can assess your movement and understand your goals before recommending a program. From there, your plan may include private sessions, small-group classes, or a combination of both.
Our small-group classes never exceed five people, so you always receive individual attention and correction — not the anonymous experience of a large studio class. Sessions are available Monday through Saturday.
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We use Pilates reformers as our primary piece of equipment — along with a full studio of specialized apparatus designed to support safe, therapeutic movement, including the Cadillac, chair, and springboard.
All equipment is chosen and used specifically to support the therapeutic goals of each session — not for variety or novelty. Every piece of equipment in our studio is there because it serves a specific therapeutic purpose for the women we work with.
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Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in — fitted athletic wear works best so your instructor can see your alignment and movement patterns clearly. Avoid very loose or baggy clothing.
Socks are required in the studio. If you do not have grip socks, we have them available for purchase at the front desk.
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Revive is a private-pay studio — we do not bill insurance or Medicare directly. Every decision we make is based entirely on what your body needs, not what a coverage plan will approve. Medicare does not typically reimburse for Pilates sessions, but many of our clients find the value of one-on-one specialist-led care well worth the investment. If you have questions about fees before booking, reach out and we will walk you through everything — no pressure, no surprises.
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We are located at 681 Encinitas Blvd in Encinitas, CA 92024 — in the heart of North County San Diego.
Pilates group classes take place in Suite 305. Physical therapy and integrated Pilates sessions are in Suite 308, the adjacent suite at the same address. When you arrive, look for Suite 305 for group Pilates classes or Suite 308 for private and integrated sessions — our team will direct you from there.
There is a free parking lot directly in front of the building with plenty of spaces. No referral is needed to get started — you can book your Pilates Intro Session directly online.
We welcome women from throughout North County San Diego, including Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Del Mar, La Jolla, Leucadia, Cardiff by the Sea, Rancho Santa Fe, and Oceanside.
GET THE DOWNLOAD
Will Pilates Actually Help My Body? A Guide for Women Over 40 Who Have Tried (or Avoided) Pilates Before.
Whether you've never tried Pilates before or you've tried it and walked away — this guide is for you. Most Pilates programs were never designed for a woman over 40 navigating perimenopause, menopause, post-surgical recovery, pelvic floor concerns, or simply a body that has changed. This guide walks you through what actually matters when deciding if Pilates can help YOUR body — what to look for, what to avoid, and the specific questions to ask before you ever set foot in a studio. We are not the right fit for everyone, and this guide will tell you so honestly.
Helping Women in Encinitas, CA, San Diego County, & Beyond
Revive PT & Pilates provides therapeutic Pilates and women's health physical therapy throughout Encinitas, CA and North County San Diego — including Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Del Mar, La Jolla, Leucadia, Cardiff by the Sea, Rancho Santa Fe, and Oceanside.
Visit us at 681 Encinitas Blvd, Suite 308, Encinitas, CA 92024. Pilates group classes are in our adjacent studio, Suite 305. Free parking is available directly in front of the building.
No referral is needed — California is a direct-access state.
If you're traveling from further in San Diego County and want to confirm we're the right fit before making the drive, call or text us first at (760) 301-5235 — we're happy to answer your questions.
YOUR BODY WAS BUILT FOR MORE THAN THIS.
There Is a Version of You That Moves Freely, Feels Strong, and Trusts Her Body. She Is Closer Than You Think.
The women who train at Revive — whether they walked in as beginners or were returning after years away — don't just feel better during their sessions. They move differently. They stand taller. They do things they thought their body couldn't do anymore. It starts with one session — and it's designed specifically for your body.