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Toolbox Pilates Art Studio

4.5 (86 reviews)
Open 6:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Jasmine K.

A beautiful Pilates studio with two levels and amazing paintings hung everywhere. Came here with my friend for a chair Pilates class and it was challenging in all the right ways. The instructor made sure or form was proper to avoid any kind of injury. This was our first chair Pilates class but the instructor made sure we understood all the movements to be able to have the most efficient class possible. Definitely give this place a try!

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Janice C.

Toolbox is a unique fitness experience. It is a combination of first class Pilates and one of the most beautiful spaces in Washington DC. This is my third year of Pilates with Iva. I am down two pant sizes and want to wear tank tops all winter to show off my arms! Iva encourages, motivates, inspires and sometimes prods and pushes me to be my personal best. Iva and Alex have created a space that is sleek, modern and sophisticated and with exposed brick walls and antique wood floors and fabulous art is also warm and welcoming. You do not want to leave!

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I started going there a few months after they opened and took 10 private reformer classes with the owner Iva.

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Toolbox Pilates Art Studio - pilates - Updated May 2026

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