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Name: Gratz_Pilates
Address: Philadelphia, PA, US
Telephone: (215) 739-7373

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Gratz Pilates is the original manufacturer of Pilates apparatus and the industry’s established source for authentic equipment.

Gratz is the industry’s established source for authentic equipment. Our New York City, now Philadelphia, fabrication shop has been in business since 1929, crafting not only Joseph Pilates’ unique design, but also museum-quality furniture, architectural metal, ad sculpture for many of the world’s greatest designers. Over a half century ago, our company’s patriarch Frank Gratz applied his engineering and metalwork expertise while working with Joseph Pilates. Frank’s son Donald continued this commitment to preserving the integrity of their apparatus and in the late 1960’s collaborated with Romana Kryzanowska as she carried on the Pilates legacy. Thanks to these relationships, Gratz has maintained a fidelity to Pilates’ original vision by fabricating apparatus with unerring craftsmanship and exacting specifications. While Gratz is now located in Philadelphia, our equipment can be found in studios worldwide. Teachers and students know the Gratz difference and consider our apparatus an indispensable part of their practice and we are proud to carry on the tradition and serve the Pilates community. You can count on Gratz to protect Joseph Pilates’ vision by respecting the details of every item we produce. Our commitment to Pilates guides our actions. We have provided the finest equipment for a generation of teachers, and now we welcome the opportunity to address your individual needs. Whether you are a first-time customer or a long-time devotee, we are available to answer your questions and share our knowledge and experience. The Customer Service department is ready to help you achieve your goals by offering personal assistance on all orders, and our designers and engineers can provide complimentary studio layouts and customize your concepts into reality.

11/03/2026

From 🚴‍♂️ triathlons and 🏃‍♂️ marathons to the Pilates studio, Caesar Gordon has found a place for Pilates in his life for the past decade.

Based in 📍Poland, Caesar was first introduced to the Pilates method through his wife and has since 🙌 embraced the ways Pilates supports his athletic pursuits and everyday life.

We’re celebrating the men who ✅ bring their own experiences, perspectives, and dedication to Pilates while helping carry the method forward. 💪

11/02/2026

As we leap into a 💫 new month, we’ll be celebrating the Spine Corrector throughout November.

Designed to 💪 strengthen the muscles, lengthen the spine, and ✅ improve posture, the Spine Corrector is an excellent piece of apparatus holding a multitude of possibilities.

We look forward to seeing how you practice the method on the Spine Corrector. 🙌 Tag us Gratz Pilates sharing your movement discoveries, your daily practice, or your best teaser. ☺️

10/31/2026

This past October, the Gratz Community took flight on the Reformer✈️We celebrated the Jump Board for Apparatus of the Month.

An apparatus accessory to the 86” and 89” Reformer and Reformer/Cadillac Combo, the Jump Board creates an exciting opportunity to perform footwork and artistic repertoire while rebounding off the upholstered platform.🎨

Each week, practitioners shared their practice or their insight detailing why they incorporate the apparatus in the work and how it serves their clients.

Discover each instructors’ feature in our blog. Link in bio👏

10/30/2026

Gratz-Equipped Studio Tour: 🌊 ANNE Pilates Classical

📍Chiba, Japan

Swipe right ➡️ to learn how 🙌 ANNE Pilates Classical came to be and what they do to support their clients today.

Studio upholstery color: 🤎 Mocha, Taupe, Bisque

👋 Meet Miyuki Moriyana, Classical Pilates instructor and practitioner located in the 🏄‍♂️ surfing town of Chiba, Japan.

First starting in Contemporary Pilates in 2016, Miyuki had had the urge to dig deeper in her Pilates practice. In 2026, she 💪 earned her Classical Pilates certificate from ✨Classical Pilates USA and recently opened ANNE Pilates Classical.

🧠 What’s a piece of advice you always come back to?

“Always observe what is happening with the client in front of you. Never stop learning.”

“Every client is different, and their needs can change from one session to the next. I want each person to leave their 55-minute session feeling better than when they arrived, and to carry that feeling into their daily life. This requires my full attention and concentration throughout every session.”

👥 Tell us about your clientele.

“Our studio is in Ichinomiya, a surfing town in Chiba, Japan. Many of our clients are surfers looking to improve their performance, while others come to maintain their health and move well in everyday life.”

What’s your favorite piece of equipment?

“The Reformer! Moving through the order appropriate to my level, with rhythm and flow, helps me feel balanced and strong, both physically and mentally.”

✅ How did you start your studio?

“I began with a home studio in 2016, where I taught contemporary Pilates for ten years. In 2026, I earned my certification from Classical Pilates USA. That July, marking ten years of teaching, I transitioned to Classical Pilates and opened a new, dedicated Classical Pilates studio: ANNE Pilates Classical.”

It’s a pleasure to highlight your beautiful studio, Miyuki. 🥰 We wish you and your clients continued success as your studio grows into a space for learning, strengthening, and supporting lifelong health.

Traveling to 📍Tokyo, Japan? Be sure to schedule a session at ANNE Pilates Classical. ☺️

10/29/2026

At the 💫 Classical Pilates USA Symposium, we asked instructors: ➡️ What do you want to be able to do at 80?

Discover how Pilates is helping 💪 Gratz co-owner, John Riccitiello, work toward his vision for 80 and ✅ tell us your ambitions. 🔗 Blog link in bio.

10/28/2026

A new addition to the Sheepskin Cover Collection you know and love. 🖤 Black Sheepskin Covers are now available on our website. 🙌 Made from the same high-quality 100% genuine, premium-grade shearling.

⬇️ Black Sheepskin Cover Collection:
• Sheepskin Cover for Handles
• Sheepskin Cover for 27” Trapeze Foot Strap
• Sheepskin Cover for 20” Reformer Foot Strap
• Sheepskin Loops with Canvas Straps for Leg
Springs
• Sheepskin Loops Canvas Straps for Cadillac

See 🔗 link in bio to purchase.

10/26/2026

Gratz-Equipped Studio Tour: ⛰️ Two Hundred Ten

📍Seoul, South Korea

Swipe through to learn the story behind 🥰 Wonyoung Lee and Jonghwi Park, a couple who came together to open a Classical Pilates studio and build a shared practice rooted in their passion for the work. 🙌

Studio upholstery color: ➡️ Graphite

Wonyoung Lee and Jonghwi Park opened their studio, in South Korea, with the goal to help people build a body not for show, but for living fully. 💪

With Jonghwi coming from an architectural design background and Wonyoung having worked at her parents’ cafe by the 🌊 sea, their different perspectives helped shape the studio space and their intentional approach to the practice.

Wonyoung ✅ earned her training certificate from Romana’s Pilates International and Jonghwi is currently enrolled in Romana’s Pilates Instructor Training. ☺️

🙌 How did you start your studio?

“I lived with pain in my body for many years.

Hoping to find some relief, I tried many different forms of movement and exercise — rehabilitation exercises, kickboxing, boxing, jiu-jitsu, yoga, weight training, modern Pilates, and more.

Exercise helped reduce some of the pain, but it never completely went away. Eventually, I started thinking, “Maybe this is just the amount of pain everyone lives with.”

Then I found Romana’s Pilates, and I began to experience significant changes in my body. The pain I had lived with for so long gradually started to disappear. I found myself able to do movements I had once thought were impossible for me, and I began to discover a kind of strength in my body that I had never felt before.”

⭐️ What’s your favorite piece of equipment?

“Definitely the Wunda Chair!

It’s amazing for building strength, but I also love how much stretching and length you can find with it. What fascinates me most is how such a small, limited space can offer so many different movements and challenges.

There is always something new to challenge your body with on the Wunda Chair, so if I could take only one piece of equipment to a deserted island, that would be my choice!”

👥 Tell us about your clientele.

“Some people come to us to become healthier, but many also come lo

10/23/2026

Swipe through the slides ➡️ to learn of the impact 👏Heather Thomas has made on Shirely Loh and Andrea Springman’s Classical Pilates Journey.

Heather Thomas has designed and overseen the buildout of eight Pilates studios in Hong Kong and Singapore; 🤩 her decades in the Pilates industry have led to an extensive network of connections, global resources and a firm belief in the endless possibilities Pilates offers. 🙌

Tag the teacher who impacted the way you practice. 💪

10/22/2026

As we celebrate the 🙌 Jump Board as our Apparatus of the Month, Amy Berger of ⭐️ Star Pilates shares her tips for setting up the Reformer for ✅ safe and effective Jump Board practice.

In her recent blog, Amy explores how she incorporates the Jump Board into the practices of four very different clients, 💪 adapting the work to meet each individual’s needs.

🤔 How do you like to incorporate the Jump Board into your practice?

Comment BLOG to receive the 🔗 link!

10/21/2026

From LA to ➡️ Germany, meet the studios carrying the Classical Pilates method forward for generations to come. 🥳 We’re taking a look back at several features from our Studio Tour Series, celebrating the founders, spaces, and stories behind each studio.

While every studio has its own distinct aesthetic, apparatus collection, and story, each shares a deep commitment to preserving the method and passing its knowledge on to future generations. 👏

Explore their📘 stories and discover the studios that make up our 🌎 global Classical Pilates community.

🙌 Read the full blog through the 🔗link in our bio.

Address

Philadelphia, PA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(215) 739-7373

Website

https://www.gratzpilates.com/

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