{"id":64062,"date":"2026-04-30T12:14:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=64062"},"modified":"2026-04-30T12:14:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:14:41","slug":"advertorial-move-yoga-expands-to-fall-river-with-new-pilates-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=64062","title":{"rendered":"ADVERTORIAL: Move Yoga expands to Fall River with new Pilates studio"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moveyoga.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/21633.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/21633.png 600w, https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/21633-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>FALL RIVER:<\/strong> A new wellness experience has arrived in the community, as Move Yoga opens the doors to its second location, bringing specialized Reformer Pilates classes to Fall River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located at above Choice Health at 890 Fall River Road, the studio offers something distinctly different from its original Enfield (Elmsdale) space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owner and instructor Charlee Mills says the expansion was both a natural next step and a response to demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe really wanted to get into Reformer Pilates,\u201d Mills explains. \u201cBut at our Elmsdale location, we have specialty cushioned flooring that doesn\u2019t work for the machines. When this space became available, everything just lined up perfectly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the mat-based fitness classes offered at the Elmsdale studio, the Fall River location features reformer machines\u2014elevated platforms with spring-based resistance systems designed to enhance strength, flexibility, and control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The instructor team stands out not just for their credentials, but for the sense of care they bring into the space. For Move this isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all approach\u2014each instructor blends technical knowledge with an intuitive ability to meet clients where they are, offering thoughtful modifications and genuine encouragement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team\u2019s diverse backgrounds in yoga, Pilates, and strength training create a well-rounded program, but it\u2019s their shared commitment to community that leaves the strongest impression. There\u2019s an authenticity here that\u2019s hard to manufacture\u2014clients aren\u2019t just attending classes, they\u2019re becoming part of something.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5098-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64092\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The reformer machines at the new Pilates studio Move Yoga has in Fall River. (Healey photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mills says the new studio also helps bridge two closely connected communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFall River and Elmsdale are a lot closer than people think\u2014just 15 or 20 minutes apart,\u201d she says. \u201cWe wanted to bring something new to this area, so people don\u2019t have to drive into Bedford or Halifax. There\u2019s really nothing like this in Fall River right now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since opening in January, the response has been steady and encouraging. With just six reformer machines, classes are intentionally small, allowing for a more personalized, hands-on experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s very individualized,\u201d Mills says. \u201cYou get that one-on-one attention with instructors, which people really love.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being tucked above Choice Health, the studio is eager to welcome more clients as awareness grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNot a lot of people know we\u2019re here yet,\u201d Mills adds. \u201cBut we\u2019d love for more people to come try it out and see the benefits of Reformer Pilates.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessibility and affordability remain central to Move Yoga\u2019s mission. Mills emphasizes that while some studios in larger urban centres charge significantly higher rates, Move Yoga is committed to keeping classes within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe want it to be accessible,\u201d she says. \u201cOur whole model is about keeping things affordable while still paying our staff fairly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classes run throughout the week\u2014including mornings, midday, evenings, and weekends, making it easy to fit into a variety of schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Updated schedules and booking information are available online, along with active social media channels where the team regularly shares updates and community moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its new Fall River location, Move Yoga continues to grow its presence\u2014offering a welcoming, community-focused space where wellness meets accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moveyoga.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/21633.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/21633.png 600w, https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/21633-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FALL RIVER: A new wellness experience has arrived in the community, as Move Yoga opens the doors to its second location, bringing specialized Reformer Pilates classes to Fall River. Located at above Choice Health at 890 Fall River Road, the studio offers something distinctly different from its original Enfield (Elmsdale) space. 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