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About MNT Studio Palo Alto
MNT Studio is a reformer Pilates studio group with a location in downtown Palo Alto. The studio lists its address as 575 High Street, Unit 120. Some map listings use 145 Hamilton Avenue for the same corner. The company runs studios in Burlingame, Mill Valley, the Marina and Mission Rock in San Francisco and the Inner Richmond, with Lafayette listed as well. Its owner, Barbara Mighdoll, writes on the website that offering a family-friendly environment is a top priority, which explains the childcare program below.
The studio's pitch is simple: give the reformer a try. It describes its classes as a full workout set to music, in a light and airy studio. The company calls its approach the MNT Method and also runs its own Pilates teacher certification in reformer, mat and advanced bridge programs.
Classes and first visits
The main offering is group reformer Pilates. MNT says its group classes are mixed-level, so a newcomer without an injury should be fine joining one. If you would rather learn the equipment first, book a private session by emailing the studio. The company has also added heated mat Pilates at some of its other studios, though not in Palo Alto at the time of writing.
New clients can start with an introductory offer of two weeks of unlimited in-person classes for a flat fee, which the website lists for the Palo Alto, Marina and Mill Valley studios. Check the current price and terms on the "New to MNT" page before you sign up. Classes are booked through the studio's online schedule or app, where you can filter by location, class type and instructor. The intro trial works at every MNT studio, so you can also try a class in Burlingame or San Francisco during the same two weeks.
A few practical rules apply. Grip socks are required in class. The studio sells them in its MNT Boutique if you forget yours. MNT asks first-timers to arrive 10 minutes early.
MNT also hosts community events, such as Pilates in the Park sessions and grand opening parties at new studios. It also books private events for groups. Gift cards are sold online. If you are curious about teaching, the certification programs and a careers page are linked from the studio's site.
Childcare
Palo Alto is one of the MNT studios with childcare. The company says it offers childcare at select times so parents can take a class without arranging a sitter. The details, as the studio publishes them:
- A per-child fee, booked in advance.
- No more than three children at a time.
- A parent must stay on site for the whole class.
- Children aged 7 and up may wait quietly in reception free of charge.
- Keep children home if they have a runny nose, cough or fever.
The childcare area is screen-free unless a parent asks for a device, with toys and books chosen by the studio.
Prenatal and postnatal clients
MNT runs pre and postnatal classes under the name MNTMAMA. Its policy asks expecting clients to tell their instructor so exercises can be modified. To keep taking group classes after 20 weeks, the studio requires either one Prenatal Orientation private appointment or two MNTMAMA classes first. Talk to your own doctor about exercise during pregnancy. Book these sessions through the Palo Alto email address, pa@mntstudio.co.
Getting there and parking
The studio is in downtown Palo Alto, a short walk from University Avenue. MNT notes free street parking nearby, a public garage on High Street and another garage a block away under City Hall. Our parking guide explains downtown time limits and permits. The Palo Alto Caltrain station is about a 10 minute walk away, which makes the studio easy to reach from Menlo Park, Mountain View or San Francisco.
Call the studio at 650-407-9221 or text 650-370-4051 with questions. If you want to make a morning of it, our coffee guide lists cafes within a few blocks. The downtown guide covers the rest of the area. For other studios around town, browse the fitness listings in our business directory.
Location and getting there
MNT Studio is at 575 High Street, Unit 120, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area of Palo Alto. Our Downtown guide covers what else is around.
The Palo Alto Caltrain station is less than a quarter mile away, a walk of a few minutes.
Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).
What is nearby
- Mendocino Farms, quick-service spot, under 0.1 mi
- San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Palo Alto Creamery, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Bell's Books, shop, under 0.1 mi
- Kitchen Nail Bar, salon or spa, under 0.1 mi
- Lytton Plaza, under 0.1 mi
- Pacific Art League, 0.1 mi
- University Avenue, 0.1 mi
Other fitness, dance and martial arts nearby: YogaSource Palo Alto (under 0.1 mi); Palo Alto Bicycles (under 0.1 mi); Fjällräven (0.1 mi); VeloTech Cycles (0.1 mi). Browse the full fitness, dance and martial arts list.
Before you go
- Many studios offer a first class or trial pass. Ask before you buy a membership.
- Classes at popular times fill up, so book through the studio's app or website where that is offered.
- Bring water and check whether the studio provides mats, towels or rental gear.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against MNT Studio Palo Alto page; MNT Studio: new to MNT; MNT Studio: childcare. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is MNT Studio in Palo Alto?
MNT Studio is at 575 High Street, Unit 120, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.2 miles away.
Where is MNT Studio in Palo Alto?
MNT Studio lists its Palo Alto studio at 575 High Street, Unit 120, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in downtown Palo Alto. Some map listings place it at 145 Hamilton Avenue, at the corner of the same block.
Can beginners take a group class at MNT Studio?
Yes. MNT says newcomers without an injury should be fine in its mixed-level group reformer classes. It also offers private sessions for anyone who wants to learn the equipment first.
Does MNT Studio Palo Alto offer childcare?
Yes. The Palo Alto studio offers childcare at select times for a per-child fee. Booking ahead is required, a parent must stay on site and no more than three children can attend at a time.