About Our Studio

Knowing Archer Pilates

At Archer Pilates, founded by Melanie Archer, we offer an unparalleled Pilates experience in Los Angeles. After years of perfecting our craft, Archer Pilates has become a sanctuary for those seeking to tone, sculpt, and find joy in their workout routines. Our studio is more than just a Pilates class location; it’s a community where each client’s journey is personalized.

Customized Pilates for Every Body

Archer Pilates stands out with its unique method, which tailors exercises to each client’s needs and fitness levels. Our approach ensures that no two sessions are alike, whether in a group setting or a one-on-one private training session. Our expert instructors design custom exercises and sequences, utilizing adjustments, props, and modifications to challenge and perfect each movement. This attention to detail leads to a stronger, leaner, and more balanced body.
Our instructors, trained with over 500+ hours and continuously updated through workshops, embody the Archer Pilates philosophy of transformation and personal growth. They bring a wealth of knowledge from various disciplines, including yoga, dance, and weight training, ensuring a rich and diverse Pilates experience.

Studio Policies

Studio Guidelines

To protect the quality of every session and respect everyone’s time, please review the following.

Arrival & Studio Etiquette

  • Shoes off, please. Remove your shoes before entering the studio.
  • Clean hands only. Sanitize your hands immediately upon arrival.
  • Give the room space. Please wait in the courtyard or adjacent lobby while the previous class
    exits and the studio resets.
  • Come prepared. Please bring your own towel and water.
  • Studio etiquette: please refrain from lotions, perfumes, oils, or scented products prior to class.

Late Arrival Policy

15-Minute Rule (Strict)

If you arrive 15 minutes after the start of your class or session, you will not be permitted to enter.
This will be treated as a late cancellation and your session will be forfeited.

For safety and professionalism, instructors cannot pause an ongoing session to accommodate late arrivals.

Cancellation Policy

  • Private Sessions: 24-hour cancellation policy. No exceptions.
  • In-Studio Group Classes: 12-hour cancellation window. No exceptions.
    Late cancellations result in loss of the class plus a $15 fee.
    No-shows result in loss of the class plus a $20 fee.
  • Virtual Classes: 2-hour cancellation policy to avoid loss of the session.

Packages & Memberships

  • All private sessions and packages have a 90-day expirationno exceptions.
    Sessions are non-transferable.
  • Monthly Memberships: memberships are on auto-renew. Your plan will renew at the end of your
    3- or 6-month contract term. If you wish to opt out, please contact us prior to renewal.
  • Monthly members may place their membership on hold for one (1) month only during their contract term.
    A $25 hold fee applies.
  • Early termination: Monthly contracts must be bought out to terminate before the end of the contract term.

Scheduling & Waitlist

  • Classes may be cancelled up to one hour prior to start time if fewer than 3 clients are registered.
  • Waitlist Policy: waitlisted clients must check the schedule to confirm if they have been added.
    Notifications are not guaranteed.
  • If you are added from the waitlist, the standard cancellation policy applies. Clients must remove
    themselves online if they can no longer attend.