For more than a decade, OneLife Studio has redefined women’s wellness in the Philippines. Founded in 2013 by Tanya Marie Aguila, it is the country’s first and largest women-focused clinical Pilates and physical therapy studio built on science, empathy, and care designed specifically for the female body.

This November, OneLife opened its sixth branch at Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong. Located at the Lower Ground Level of the East Wing, the new space offers convenience and privacy for clients seeking accessible, professional care. 

“Clients can just park downstairs, come in discreetly if they wish, and enjoy their session,” Aguila told DAILY TRIBUNE. “We usually choose locations near hospitals, and this one is close to VRP, Medical City, and Cardinal Santos. We want to be where moms are, because our core market is women — what we fondly call the ‘TitaLennials.’”

Aguila explained that OneLife’s approach is rooted in genuine clinical Pilates, a term often misunderstood in the local fitness scene. 

“Many studios say they offer clinical Pilates simply because they have a licensed physical therapist on staff,” she said. “But most PTs, even after passing the board, still need time and experience to become seasoned practitioners.”

“At OneLife, our sessions are true clinical Pilates because our physiotherapists actively apply their physical therapy skills within each session,” she said. “We don’t stop at hiring PTs. We train them continuously and bring in international clinical educators from Australia to raise their skills to global standards.”

This approach means clients receive not only a workout but also a treatment session. “If you come in with a special condition, our physiotherapists will clinically assess you, check the degree of your condition, and perform therapeutic interventions such as manual therapy, dry needling, or taping before you even start your Pilates exercises,” Aguila explained. “That’s what sets us apart.”

The studio also uses real-time ultrasound technology, particularly for pelvic floor and core training for women experiencing incontinence. “Many women don’t actually know how to properly engage their core,” Aguila said. “With the ultrasound, we can visually show how their muscles are working. This helps them learn to contract or relax correctly, making training safer and more effective.”