Core Strength & Stability
Build deep, functional strength that supports your spine and improves balance in every movement you make.
Oakville's #1 Boutique Classical Pilates Studio
Heart of Movement
Classical Pilates · Oakville, Ontario
323 Kerr St., Oakville, ON
In the heart of Kerr Village · Serving Burlington, Mississauga & Halton Region
★ 5.0 Google Rating
Classical Method
Private Sessions
Certified Instructor
Welcome to Heart of Movement — Oakville's Premier Classical Pilates Studio
A beautiful light-filled space that invites you to breathe and move with ease.
Come in and immerse yourself in Oakville's only boutique Classical Pilates Studio. Experience a personalized and elevated fitness journey in the classical way — the way Joseph Pilates intended.
Located at 323 Kerr Street in Kerr Village, Oakville. Easily accessible from Burlington, Mississauga, and across the Halton Region.
Contact Kim Start Your Journey Now
The Method
What is Classical Pilates?
Pilates is a system of exercises done within a specific order, developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s — originally called Contrology. Classical Pilates improves core strength, posture, and flexibility, making it invaluable for fitness enthusiasts and those seeking rehabilitation or injury prevention.
Pilates enhances physical well-being and promotes mental relaxation and mindfulness through its profound mind-body connection.
Classical Pilates uses a series of apparatus — including the Universal Reformer, Chairs, Cadillac, Tower, Mat, and Barrels — to strengthen and lengthen your body from the inside out. In the classical method, every exercise is a full-body exercise.
At Heart of Movement in Oakville, we preserve the authentic classical sequence and integrity that Joseph Pilates intended — not a modified or watered-down version. This is the real thing.
Discover Your Reason
What is Your Why?
Better Posture
Stand taller, move more freely, and ease chronic tension caused by poor postural alignment.
Back & Joint Pain Relief
Gentle, controlled Classical Pilates movements are highly effective at reducing chronic back pain and joint stiffness. Many Oakville and Burlington clients come to us specifically for this.
Improved Flexibility
Restore natural mobility in hips, shoulders, and spine — without strain or force.
Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
Strengthen smaller stabilizing muscles to reduce the risk of overuse injuries. Classical Pilates is widely used by physiotherapists as a complement to injury rehab.
Enhanced Sports Performance
Improve control, rotation, and endurance for golf, tennis, running, swimming, and more. Popular with Oakville and Burlington athletes.
Mind-Body Connection
Heighten body awareness for better coordination, focus, and confidence in daily life.
Fully Customized for You
At Heart of Movement, every session is tailored to your body, your goals, and your level — no guesswork, no rush, no generic classes.
Engaging & Deeply Effective
No more boring reps — every session is purposeful, varied, and deeply rewarding in a way that keeps you coming back.
Client Stories
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★
Kim is an exceptional instructor. Heart of Movement is hands-down the best Pilates studio in Oakville. The classical method she teaches is transformative — my posture and core strength have improved dramatically after just a few months.
Oakville, ON
★★★★★
I drive from Burlington specifically for Kim's classes. The personalized attention you get at Heart of Movement is unmatched by any other studio I've visited in the Halton area. The space is calm, beautiful, and welcoming.
Burlington, ON
★★★★★
After years of back pain I finally found relief through classical Pilates with Kim. Heart of Movement truly lives up to its name. I now recommend this studio to everyone I know in Oakville and Mississauga.
Mississauga, ON
The Studio
Our Space
Where We Serve
Classical Pilates for Oakville, Burlington & Mississauga
Heart of Movement is the Halton Region's premier Classical Pilates studio. Clients travel from across the greater area to experience the authentic Joseph Pilates method at our Kerr Village studio.
Whether you live in south Oakville, north Oakville, Burlington's Alton Village, Mississauga's Lakeview, Port Credit, or anywhere in between — Heart of Movement is your Pilates home.
Conveniently located just off the QEW and minutes from downtown Oakville, our studio is easy to reach by car or transit from Burlington, Mississauga, Milton, Brampton, and Hamilton.
Oakville (Kerr Village)
South Oakville
North Oakville
Burlington
Alton Village
Mississauga
Port Credit
Lakeview
Halton Hills
Milton
Find Us
323 Kerr Street
Oakville, Ontario · L6K 3B9
In the heart of Kerr Village
Tel: 905-599-9651
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Classical Pilates is the original method developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s, originally named Contrology. It follows a specific sequence of exercises using authentic apparatus — Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Tower, Mat, and Barrels — treating every movement as a full-body exercise. Unlike contemporary or "mat only" Pilates, the classical method preserves the original order, intent, and full apparatus system exactly as Joseph Pilates designed it. Heart of Movement in Oakville is the only studio in the area offering this authentic classical experience.
Heart of Movement is Oakville's only dedicated boutique Classical Pilates studio and holds a 5.0 star rating across all reviews. As the sole provider of the authentic classical Pilates method in the Oakville area, the studio offers an experience that simply cannot be found elsewhere in Halton Region. Clients travel from Burlington, Mississauga, and Milton to train with certified instructor Kim at our Kerr Village location.
Yes. Heart of Movement specializes in private and semi-private Classical Pilates sessions. Every session is designed specifically around your body, your history, and your goals by certified instructor Kim. This bespoke approach is especially powerful for beginners, those managing injuries, post-natal clients, and athletes looking to improve performance. Private sessions are the gold standard of Pilates — and it's the Heart of Movement difference.
Absolutely. Classical Pilates is one of the most effective approaches to chronic back pain relief. By strengthening the deep core muscles that stabilize and support the spine, correcting postural imbalances, and improving spinal mobility, Pilates addresses the root causes of pain rather than masking symptoms. Many clients at Heart of Movement in Oakville — including those with sciatica, herniated discs, and postural issues — have experienced lasting relief through regular classical Pilates practice.
Yes. Heart of Movement serves clients from across the Halton and Peel regions, including Burlington, Mississauga, Milton, Port Credit, and beyond. Many clients specifically make the trip to Oakville because our classical Pilates offering is unique — there is simply no equivalent studio in the area. Our Kerr Village location at 323 Kerr Street is easily accessible from the QEW and major routes.
Heart of Movement uses the full suite of authentic classical Pilates apparatus including the Universal Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Tower, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, and Mat. This complete classical apparatus set is rare in the Oakville and Burlington area — most studios offer only reformers or mat classes. Our full apparatus allows instructor Kim to program comprehensive, truly individualized sessions that address every part of the body.
You can reach Kim directly by email at kim@heartofmovement.ca or by text at 905-599-9651. New clients typically begin with an introductory session or starter package to learn the foundations of Classical Pilates. From there, you'll work with Kim to set a regular schedule that fits your life and accelerates your goals.
Yes — Classical Pilates is suitable for all fitness levels, including complete beginners. At Heart of Movement in Oakville, Kim designs every session for the individual's body and experience level. Beginners start with foundational exercises and progress at a pace that builds genuine strength, body awareness, and confidence safely. There's no "keeping up with the class" — it's entirely about you.