Reform Pilates Grand Opening Draws a Crowd in Normandy Park

Reform Pilates celebrated its grand opening in Normandy Park last Friday, drawing at least 50 people for an afternoon of fitness, food and community.

Owner Jesse Tuttle welcomed friends, family, clients and neighbors who came to celebrate the opening of her new studio, including many who traveled from outside the area. The celebration included a ribbon cutting with Discover Burien. Attendees included Normandy Park Deputy Mayor Sue-Ann Hohimer and Burien City Councilmember Alex Andrade.

*Reform Pilates owner Jesse Tuttle welcomes and chats with visitors during the studio’s grand opening celebration in Normandy Park. Photo by Katie Kresly, The Highline Journal.*

Located at 17829 First Ave. S., the new studio features 14 custom Pilates reformers, keeping classes to a maximum of 14 participants.

The studio has already developed some dedicated regulars. One mother-and-daughter pair told The Highline Journal they have been attending classes six days a week since Reform Pilates began its soft opening.

Julie (right) and her daughter Gracelyn (left), who have been attending Reform Pilates classes six days a week since the studio’s soft opening celebrate at Friday’s grand opening. Photo by Katie Kresly, The Highline Journal.

The grand opening brought a steady crowd through the studio, with guests touring the space, talking with instructors and getting a closer look at the equipment.

Outside the workout, there was plenty to enjoy. Guests were treated to complimentary açaí bowls from a local business, cookies, champagne and door prizes. Charm Society, a new local business, offered permanent jewelry, including bracelets for interested visitors.

*Young guest Zaira adds a little sparkle to the celebration with permanent jewelry offered by Charm Society during the grand opening. Photo by Katie Kresly, The Highline Journal.*

*FitBar owners Bles and Andrew serve up frozen açaí treats for guests during the Reform Pilates grand opening celebration. Photo by Katie Kresly, The Highline Journal.*

The sleek new studio created plenty of buzz, with Normandy Park neighbors mingling alongside clients, friends and family who came from across the region to celebrate Tuttle’s new venture.

For Tuttle, the grand opening marked the official beginning of a business that was already building a following before the ribbon was cut.

*Guests tour the new Reform Pilates studio and get a closer look at the reformer equipment during Friday’s grand opening celebration. Photo by Katie Kresly, The Highline Journal.*

Reform Pilates is located at 17829 First Ave. S. in Normandy Park. Class information and schedules are available through the Reform Pilates Normandy Park website.

*Supporters, clients and neighbors gather outside Reform Pilates, wrapping up a lively grand opening celebration for Normandy Park’s newest business. Photo by Katie Kresly, The Highline Journal.*

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