Why We Use the Reformer at Soma Form
At Soma Form, we’ve chosen the Reformer as our primary tool for therapeutic Pilates - and with good reason. While mat Pilates provides tremendous value, the Reformer offers an unparalleled level of adaptability, control, and support, especially for clients navigating pain, injury, or postural dysfunction.
Here’s why it matters:
1. Customizable Resistance
The Reformer’s spring system allows us to fine-tune the amount of resistance - whether we’re offloading weight for clients in acute pain or increasing resistance to build strength safely.
2. Precise Movement Feedback
The Reformer guides movement in a trackable path, which helps clients stay aligned and reduces the likelihood of compensation patterns. It provides the kind of physical feedback that leads to better body awareness and more refined movement over time.
3. Gentle on Joints, Powerful in Results
Because clients are often lying down, kneeling, or supported during Reformer exercises, the work is low-impact, yet it deeply activates the stabilizers that matter most for spinal health and full-body function.
4. Therapeutic Versatility
Whether you’re recovering from a herniated disc, dealing with chronic sciatica, or simply hoping to move more intelligently, the Reformer meets you where you are. Every session can be adjusted in real time, ensuring your body receives exactly what it needs.
What Our Clients Say"After years of back pain and unsuccessful treatments, Reformer Pilates at Soma Form gave me strength I didn’t know I had. It’s the first time I’ve felt truly safe moving my body again."
— M.J., Soma Form Client
