Healthy Movement
for Life.
Discover the GFP Difference
We’re your local Pilates studio. We provide expertise training to give you the results you want in a setting where you can connect and focus on yourself. Our calm and non-judgmental studio setting invites you to find your fitness groove wherever you’re at in life. We are a fully equipped classical studio - you will experience the benefits of the full repertoire in Pilates and discover we are so much more than a reformer. We also have a full virtual studio and you can safely begin your Pilates journey with us in the comfort of your home.
Pilates is a perfect place to start a fitness routine and challenges weekend warriors and elite athletes alike. Many of our clients are brand new to Pilates, some might be overcoming an injury or are motivated to prevent one, others simply want to get in shape and feel good. You’re never too old to start - our oldest client joined us new to Pilates at 80!
Founded in 2016 by Great Falls native, Ashley Gilchrist is proud and honored to be in her hometown community. We offer Pilates privates and duets. Our groups remain virtual for now. You are our priority. We specialize in spine conditions, osteoporosis, pre and post-natal, and neurological disorders. We have in-house health and nutritional coaching who can work with your virtually, host wellness workshops, and are proud to be a community business sponsor for Celebrate Great Falls. Our skilled team of comprehensively trained instructors will help create an individualized program for you.
Getting started is the hardest part – you’ll quickly fall in love! Pilates lets you do you, just better!
Personalized Spine Care
Do you suffer from neck or back pain? Let us help you break your pain cycle and get back to the life you want to live. Pilates is healthy movement you can do for life!
Owner, Ashley was a spine specialized Physician Assistant at Virginia Spine Institute in Reston, VA for several years and counseled patients daily about their back conditions. If there was one activity she prescribed, it was PILATES! Ashley has a unique medical background in spine care to intimately understand your back conditions. She has a keen eye for movement patterns and can help you break free from pain! Each instructor at GFP has also received additional mentoring from Ashley specific to spine disorders and the team works together to ensure your progress.
Pilates is a fabulous whole body fitness that is low-stress for your spinal discs and trains you to move properly. You focus on engaging your “powerhouse” or core muscles – not the sexy 6 pack abs that crunches produce – but the deep, structurally protective abdominal, back and pelvic floor muscles. And guess what? When your true core is engaged, you offload stress on your spinal discs and help your back! This is protective and can also rehab and minimize your pain.
We also specialize in our Healthy Bones Program for those with osteopenia or osteoporosis. Modified Pilates (flexion-free!) is a wonderful way to safely improve your bone strength with appropriate weight bearing training. Modified Pilates is recommended by the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Don’t risk a spinal fracture – strengthen smart with us! We offer expert in-house strong bones counseling and testing to help monitor the quality of your bones and provide holistic bone health.
“Change happens through movement and movement heals.”
— Joseph Pilates
What GFP Clients Are Saying
“I’m a fairly fit 70 year old and Pilates is a great way to stretch, build strength, and remain flexible. The instructors are fabulous – I’ve had all of them! They modify exercises for any physical problem I have. My private sessions are always challenging and fun! The personal attention is invaluable.”
“I’m an active mom to three and started Pilates training at GFP to enhance my tennis practice. I absolutely love it. They pay attention to details that matter. The transformation that my body has undergone is amazing. I owe it all to GF Pilates.”
“I love this place!! I instantly became obsessed! I have never enjoyed working out but I really look forward to coming. I have noticed such a difference in my body, strength and energy levels after only three months! It’s a welcoming and intimate space that gives so much personal attention.”