About CORE Morningside

Thoughtful Care. Expert Guidance. A Community That Supports You.

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At CORE Morningside, we believe wellness works best when it’s personal, sustainable, and grounded in real expertise.

Our work is guided by a simple set of values:
care for people first, deep respect for the craft of teaching and power of physical therapy, and a commitment to helping clients move forward with confidence.

We are a team-led studio where collaboration matters—between instructors, physical therapists, and clients alike. Every session, class, and plan is shaped by the same goal: to help you feel supported, understood, and capable in your body.

How We Work
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A Studio Built on Experience and Integration

CORE has been part of Atlanta’s movement community since 2006, founded and led by instructors who believe that quality teaching, professional standards, and continuing education matter. We have had locations in Buckhead and West Midtown. 

Our Morningside location is housed in the former Studio Lotus space—one of Atlanta’s earliest fully equipped Pilates studios, operating continuously as a Pilates studio since 1998. We are honored to continue that legacy, building on decades of thoughtful movement education in this space.

From the beginning, CORE has operated as a multi-modality movement studio, offering Pilates and complementary systems under one roof. Over the past decade, we’ve deepened that work by fully integrating orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapy into our model—allowing clients to move seamlessly from care, to movement, to long-term fitness.

This integration means our clients don’t have to choose between “rehab” and “exercise.” They receive thoughtful guidance across every phase of their wellness journey.

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Qualified to Guide a Wide Range of Wellness Journeys

Our clients come to us for many reasons, including:

  • Getting out of pain or managing recurring issues

  • Navigating perimenopause and post-menopause with strength and confidence

  • Rebuilding trust in their bodies after injury or time away from exercise

  • Finding a sustainable, enjoyable movement routine

  • Looking for a place that feels supportive, not intimidating

Our role is not to push or prescribe—but to guide, drawing on professional expertise and real listening to help each client find what works for them.

Whether you’re beginning with physical therapy, private sessions, or group classes, you’ll work with professionals who know how to meet you where you are and help you move forward safely.

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A Team-Centered, Client-Focused Culture

CORE Morningside is built around people.

Our teaching and therapy team includes some of Atlanta’s most seasoned and extensively trained movement professionals, all of whom share a commitment to:

  • Clear communication

  • Ongoing professional development

  • Collaboration across disciplines

  • Respect for the individual in front of them

Clients often tell us that CORE feels like a welcoming extension of their community—a place where they are known, supported, and encouraged without pressure.

That culture is intentional.

Meet the team

Part of a Larger CORE Community

In addition to our Morningside location, CORE also operates CORE Ormewood Park, serving another vibrant Atlanta neighborhood with the same integrated, client-centered approach. Together, our studios support a broad community of clients, teachers, and healthcare-minded movement professionals.

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Educating the Next Generation of Teachers

CORE is also a host studio for CORE Movement Education, our comprehensive teacher training and continuing education programs.

We offer professional training and continuing education in:

  • Classical Pilates

  • The GYROTONIC® Method

  • Redcord® suspension training

Our education programs reflect the same values that shape our client work: depth, integrity, and respect for the responsibility of teaching movement well.

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A Place to Begin—and to Keep Going

At CORE Morningside, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all wellness or quick fixes. We believe in well-qualified guidance, thoughtful progression, and relationships that support long-term health.

Whether you’re here to address pain, build strength through midlife, or simply find a form of movement you enjoy, we’re honored to be part of your journey.