Island Reformer

Island Reformer is a boutique Pilates studio in Sliema, on Malta's busy northern waterfront, where a growing number of UK residents and long-stay visitors look for a regular workout. The studio is dedicated to Reformer Pilates, a form of Pilates performed on a sprung sliding carriage rather than on a mat. Its approach is a science-based, mind-body method designed to support the way you move, feel and live.

If you are comparing studios across the island, our directory of Pilates studios in Malta lists the others. Sliema is also one of the most convenient bases for visitors, so our guide to hotels in Sliema is a useful companion if you plan to book classes while on holiday.

Three signature class styles

The timetable is built around three class styles, so you can choose a level that suits you. Essentials is the introduction to Reformer Pilates, blending precision and alignment with mindful movement. It is designed for beginners and for anyone who wants to polish their technique before moving on.

Elevate is the intermediate class, aimed at people who are confident with the essentials. Expect flowing sequences, progressive variations and a stronger emphasis on core integration and stamina. Flow is an all-levels class that moves smoothly from one exercise to the next, using Pilates props and light weights to combine strength, mobility and endurance.

Each class is intended to build strength, improve mobility and deepen body awareness whether you are new to the practice or experienced. Classes are booked online through the studio's timetable.

The Sliema studio and its equipment

The Sliema studio is a boutique space fitted with Merrithew equipment, a well-known make of Pilates apparatus. Every member is offered complimentary filtered water, coffee, tea and a face towel, small touches that make a class easier to fit around a working day or a sightseeing itinerary.

The address is Level 3, Remedies Wellness Hub, 133 Triq Rodolfu. Sliema is a short bus or ferry ride from the capital, so combining a class with a morning in Valletta, the capital city is straightforward. For wider planning, the where to stay in Malta guide compares the main resort areas, and the Malta weather guide shows when an indoor class suits the climate best.

Private sessions, gift cards and teacher training

Beyond group classes, Island Reformer offers private sessions for anyone who prefers one-to-one attention. It also sells gift cards, which can suit a present for a friend or relative who lives in Malta.

The studio also trains teachers. It runs a Dynamic Reformer Teacher Training course and a Matwork Pilates Teacher Training course, so people who want to teach as well as practise can ask about the programmes. Island Reformer belongs to the same company as Island Yoga, which appears in the studio's menu. The site gives no dates or prices for these courses, so ask the studio for details.

A second Reformer studio in Mriehel is planned to open shortly after the Sliema site, which may suit people living or working in the centre of the island. Those settling in Malta long term will find more on housing, residence and daily life in our Malta relocation guide, and a regular class is a good way to build a routine in a new place.

How to get in touch

New clients can start by choosing a class from the online timetable, and members can message the team through the studio app. If you would like help choosing between Essentials, Elevate and Flow, or want to ask about private sessions or training, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the studio. If you are planning a longer trip, our Malta holidays overview and guide to things to do in Malta will help you build the week around your classes. Coming from the UK, you can compare routes in our guide to flights to Malta before you settle on dates. Whatever your level, tell us in the form which class style interests you most, whether you would prefer a group class or a private session, and whether you are visiting or living here, so the studio can reply with the most useful information.