Primarie is a reformer Pilates studio in Providence, built on the idea that movement should be precise enough to matter and intense enough to feel like real work.
We blend contemporary Pilates with athletic components of resistance training to build strength and mobility that holds up outside of the studio, with tailored adjustments and real technique correction, so you leave each class more in control of your body than when you walked in.
Our Studio
Primarie sits at 200 South Main Street, in the heart of Providence, just steps from College Hill, Fox Point, Brown, and RISD, and minutes from offices downtown.With only seven reformers in the studio, every class balances the energy of group training with the attention of personal coaching.
Our studio uses Merrithew V2 Max Reformers, a reformer and tower combination that lets us train across several modalities seamlessly.It’s a smaller space by design – fewer people, more attention, every class.
About
When I built Primarie, it started with a simple belief: strength is something you cultivate over time through real, intentional work – not something you chase with a quick fix. Growing up in Oslo, movement was always part of my life, but Pilates found me through an injury rather than a plan. What began as recovery quickly turned into an obsession with training smart, and eventually, into Primarie itself. The name comes from the word primary, because foundational movement is the building block for everything else you do. I wanted to create a place that honors real work, but in a space and community where you actually want to be, where you can push your limits, tune out the noise, and leave feeling stronger than when you walked in.
Founder
FAQ
What should I wear?
Fitted, comfortable clothing that lets us see your alignment, think leggings or shorts and a fitted top. Grip socks are required on the reformer; you can purchase a pair at the studio if you don’t already have them.
What should I bring to class?
We provide all props and equipment for the workout. We suggest bringing a personal towel and a water bottle to class. There is a bathroom and toiletries for a quick refresh post class if needed.
How early should I arrive?
New clients must arrive 10 minutes before class so we can have you sign our waiver, check in, and give you a quick tour of the machine. We suggest returning clients arrive 5-10 minutes before class start time so you can get settled in the studio and grab any props needed for class.
We have a 5 minute grace period. Class doors will be locked 5 minutes into class. No first timers will be allowed in past the start of class for safety reasons.
How far in advance do I need to book?
Given our small class sizes, we’d recommend booking as early as you can. Classes fill up, and a smaller room means fewer available spots per session.
What is your cancellation policy?
We have a 10-hour cancellation window. Cancelling within 10 hours of class forfeits the class credit from your pack or membership. No-shows forfeit the class credit and are charged a $20 no-show fee.
Arriving more than 5 minutes after class start is treated as a no-show, per our arrival policy above.
How does the waitlist work?
Adding yourself to the waitlist means you’re committing to attend class if a spot opens up. You can be automatically added to the class roster up to 2 hours before class starts. Please remove yourself from the waitlist if you can no longer attend. No shows will incur a fee per the above cancellation policy.
Do you sell merchandise?
Yes, we have grip socks and limited runs of studio apparel, available in the studio.
Can I bring my phone into class?
Please silence your phone before class begins. Photography and video are welcome before and after class, but not during, out of respect for other clients.
How do I get there?
Primarie is easily accessible on foot from Downtown and the East Side/Fox Point.
Metered street parking is available along South Main Street from 8am to 9pm, Monday through Saturday, and free on Sundays. There’s also a paid lot at 220 South Water Street, about a 3-minute walk from the studio, or the Dyer Street/5 Pine Street lot across the river, about 6 minutes away.
Do you offer private or semi-private sessions?
Yes, we offer privates, duets as well as full studio rent-outs alongside our group class schedule. Please reach out to hello@primariepilates.com for availability and scheduling.
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