Mind Body Align Pilates studio — instructor with clients on reformers

Our story

Good movement. Good company.

Mind Body Align is a boutique Reformer + Tower Pilates studio in Portland's South Waterfront. Small-group classes, thoughtful instruction, and a welcoming atmosphere give you room to find your rhythm. From Foundations and Restore to Flow and Sculpt, there's more than one way to find the work, with personal guidance along the way.

Why we exist

Movement first

Pilates and movement aren't add-ons. They're the point. We believe in the power of getting into your body and out of your head.

Small and intentional

Small-group classes with personal attention. We keep things intimate so every person gets real instruction and a real experience.

Accessible and real

No perfect Pilates form required. We meet people where they are and build from there.

The people behind the practice

Meet Our Studio & Retreat Team

The people who run the studio, lead the retreats, and make sure every visit feels like it was worth showing up for.

Heidi Scanlan, MSW, LCSW

Founder & Owner

Heidi is the Founder and Owner of Mind Body Align PDX. A certified Pilates instructor with more than 15 years of experience in mind-body wellness, she founded the studio to create a space where movement, community, and intentional practice could work together. She leads Pilates sessions at the studio and brings warmth, expertise, and a genuine belief that the right practice can change how you feel in your body — and in your life.

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Jessica Archambault

Studio Manager

Jessica brings a genuine passion for movement, mental health, and the connection between the two. With previous experience working in and managing Pilates studios, she brings a wealth of knowledge in studio operations, client experience, and community building. She loves creating spaces where people feel welcomed, supported, and excited to move — and believes that movement can be an important part of caring for both mind and body.

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Morgan Hoffman

Retreat Manager

Morgan helps plan and manage the studio's international retreats, making sure every detail is taken care of so participants can fully arrive and enjoy the experience. She brings warmth, organization, and a genuine love of travel and community to everything she does.

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Othmane Radmi

Retreat Manager & Surf Coach

Othmane co-manages the studio's international retreats and leads surf coaching for retreat participants. With deep roots in surf culture and a passion for helping people connect with the ocean, he brings energy, expertise, and a grounded presence to every retreat he leads.

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What we believe

Meaningful change often happens when you commit to showing up — on the mat, in the studio, in community with people who are working toward something too. We build a practice around that belief, and we keep classes small enough that it actually feels like something.

"The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body."
— anthony bourdain

"Not all those who wander are lost."
— j.r.r. tolkien

More than a practice

Community is part of the practice

Something happens when you show up to the same small class week after week. You start to know the people around you. You cheer each other on. You notice when someone's having a hard day. We didn't engineer that — we just kept the classes small and let it happen. The community at Mind Body Align is one of the things our members mention most. It's not something we can put on a pricing page. It's just what the studio feels like.

Come move with us.

Whether you're brand new to Pilates or looking for a studio that takes your practice seriously, we'd love to have you.

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