Clinical Pilates finds a home at the East Wing
‘We want to be where moms are, because our core market is women — what we fondly call the TitaLennials.’
Daily Tribune‘We want to be where moms are, because our core market is women — what we fondly call the TitaLennials.’
THE studio aims to bring professional care closer.
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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.
In November 2025, 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.”
Onelife serves women through all life stages, from pregnancy and postpartum recovery to breastfeeding, perimenopause and menopause.
“A woman’s body goes through so many transitions,” Aguila said. “Yet there hasn’t been a place that truly focuses on women’s specific needs. Most studios say Pilates is for everyone, and physical therapy is for athletes. But no one really speaks to women — especially those who might come in and say, ‘I leak when I laugh.’ Here, we do.”
The new Shangri-La branch, Aguila said, was inspired by a desire to elevate the Filipino brand of care. “We’ve had five branches before, and this sixth one felt like the right step forward. When you’re in the service industry, you don’t want to crowd your space. You want to make sure every client is cared for properly. This new branch allows us to stay true to our intimate setup while serving more women.”
With locations in San Juan, Ortigas, BGC, Makati, Alabang and Mandaluyong, Onelife offers consistent, one-on-one programs led by licensed physiotherapists and Pilates professionals trained to international standards.
In addition to its signature PhysioPilates, Onelife provides physical therapy, posture and movement assessments using AI-assisted cameras, physio-led stretching, Theracupping, dry needling, and personalized wellness programs.
For Aguila, who founded Onelife after experiencing chronic pain and movement limitations during her corporate years, the growth of the studio remains grounded in purpose. “This new branch was really inspired by our desire to elevate the Filipino brand of care,” she said. “We’ve grown, but what remains constant is that we truly care for every woman who walks through our doors.”
