Company history

Retrofit Bodyworks was founded in 1999 by certified instructor and former professional dancer, Barbara Grant. The first to introduce Pilates to Toronto's Bloor West Village, Retrofit Bodyworks initially offered group classes at Swansea Town Hall.

Immediately, demand for Barbara's expertise grew. In a matter of months, Retrofit Pilates opened its first fully equipped studio in Windermere Court while increasing its classes at Swansea Town Hall and Windermere United Church. Referrals from clients continued to create an overwhelming demand.

In the summer of 2002 Retrofit Bodyworks expanded into a brilliantly sun-lit, 2100 square foot space at the corner of Bloor and Windermere, which housed one studio for private and semi-private sessions plus a large studio for group classes. Mid-2004, we "annexed" back our original space steps away from our main studio, to meet the need for added space. In 2007 we renovated another studio in the same location. Our sunny main studio in Suite 206 now houses our group classes and company offices while our original studio in Suite 213 provides a beautiful space for private and semi-private sessions.

In 2010, Retrofit launched its new logo and website. Known now simply as Retrofit Pilates, we continue to serve Toronto's west end. Dedicated to providing the highest quality of Pilates instruction accompanied by excellent customer service and generous community involvement. With a team of over a dozen highly trained instructors, and knowledgeable and friendly support staff, we are now equipped to serve the broadest possible range of clients with diverse needs, goals and fitness tastes.