Our story

We started with a simple idea: feeling better doesn't always happen sitting still.

Mind Body Align is a boutique Reformer + Tower Pilates studio in Portland's South Waterfront. We keep classes small, instruction intentional, and community at the center of everything we do.

Why we exist

We built Mind Body Align around the belief that movement changes things — not just physically, but in the way you carry yourself, the way you show up, the way you feel in your own body. Our Pilates program is designed to be challenging, accessible, and genuinely worth your time. Small classes. Exceptional equipment. Instructors who actually pay attention.

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

Six stations per class. Every time. We keep things intimate so every person gets real attention, real correction, 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

Studio leadership

A small, experienced team committed to making your time on the Reformer count.

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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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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