RISE PILATES
How We Got Started
Founded by Stefani & Simon Carley-Smith, RISE is rooted from their personal journey of recovery, wellness, and performance, born from a shared passion for cultivating a holistic approach to movement and vitality. Our philosophy centres around the belief that living life fully begins with addressing the balance of body, mind and movement. We are committed to offering an intimate experience in a small group setting, providing individual attention, resulting in our clients becoming stronger and connected in body and mind.
Reformer and equipment Pilates are among many of the practices for rehabilitation. Physiotherapy, massage and osteopathy are valued methods to overcome injury and Pilates is amazing to pair alongside your ongoing recovery. Our ethos celebrates a life filled with energy, confidence and ease within one’s own body; promoting pain free movement and healthy habits. We invite our clients to join us on this journey, embracing wholeness in body and mind as a rewarding lifestyle, where the privilege of feeling fit is nurtured through intention and effort. RISE is where passion meets precision, guiding each individual to experience the transformative power of their own body.
TESTIMONIALS
Heard Around the Studio
Real stories from real bodies. Discover how The Rise Experience is reshaping routines and building strength daily.
Posted on Google John TrebleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. For the first time, Amelia provided my 1:1 Pilates today instead of Chessy. Having been doing pilates for over 6 years, it is striking how instructors can be brilliant whilst each having unique beneficial advantages!Posted on Google Mary MaybinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I took up Pilates in order to make sure I could still keep walking the South West Coast Path - as I’m now 70 and was beginning to get real issues with my knees & wondered if I'd be able to continue. Pilates classes with the fabulous Chessy have helped me to realign my hips & knees and to start using my gluts & quads so much more efficiently - hence taking the strain off my knees. It's been such a joy for me to learn to use my body more effectively in this way. Thank you Chessy!!Posted on Google Joanne BurkeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great class !!!! Instructor was great. Really enjoyed it.Posted on Google Suzanne CrossTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lovely intimate studio. Jodie is a great instructor. Knowledgeable, professional, calming and encouraging. I would recommend her classes.Posted on Google sinead CollinsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great team of instructors at Rise Pilates in Bristol and Chew . I always leave feeling better than when I arrive!Posted on Google Anna WottonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really loved the trial class I went to last night with Kim, felt so calm but also refreshing and like I’d had a great workout. Will be signing up for a full membership!Posted on Google Sue ThorneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant classes, I especially like the instructor Kim Lippe she is very calming and reassuring as I am not very coordinated I really enjoy her classes I am so glad I joined as a memberPosted on Google Alanna SaundersTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great studio with the best teachers - no class is ever the same and so much thought goes into every move & class. Always great direction and support provided by everyone. Cannot fault it!
Meet The Team
The Minds Behind the Movement
Our certified instructors blend deep anatomical expertise with fluid choreography to guide you safely through every burn and stretch.