The Core Connection

Northborough, United States

4.4

Closed now

11 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 617-823-2817
Website:
www.thecoreconnection.com
Address:
290 W Main St, Northborough, MA, 01532
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
2.8 miWestborough
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Today

Today 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Northborough) 17:12 Friday, 6 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 7:30 am – 8:30 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 8:30 pm
Wednesday 6:00 am – 8:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday 6:30 am – 11:30 am
Sunday 7:30 am – 8:00 pm

Description

Specialties

We are Central Mass’ best pilates, yoga and fitness studio. Our fully-​certified, highly-​qualified instructors focus on helping you understand, align and engage your body, so you can work hard and feel great. There is no better stress relief than physically accomplishing things you never thought you could. Feel great and do it right: strengthen, stretch, and smile while you’re at it!

History

Established in 2007.

My business was born out of a great concern for people’s health and well-​being.

When my own regular workout routine proved to be helpless against my achey back and weak core, I realized I was missing something… a body awareness that could help me discover and work on my strength from within. That’s how I found Pilates.

I soon realized that, like the «old me,» many (most) people walk around all their lives having no idea how to use and keep their body healthy and strong. So I founded my studio, hoping I could share my newfound knowledge with others and help them lead more complete and healthy lives.

Over the past 5 years, the studio has grown to offer a diverse and holistic schedule of Pilates, Yoga, and Fitness classes. Our instructors have extensive knowledge, training and experience, and they give tremendous care and individual attention to each and every one of our clients.

Know your body, move efficiently and live healthily!

Meet the Business Owner

Rita M.

Business Owner

Rita Matraia is a Certified Stott Pilates Instructor, an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, and an ACE certified Weight and Lifestyle Management Consultant. She has a B.S. and B. A from the University of Rhode Island and an MBA from Babson College.

Her business experience gives her first hand knowledge of the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle while working many hours. «I truly believe that we all need an outlet to deal with the daily challenges of work and life. That outlet is Exercise! There is no better cure for stress than to physically accomplish things you never thought you could. It increases your self-​confidence and gives you the energy that you need to succeed in everything you do.»

How I found Pilates: Despite making time for challenging workouts and trying to stay as fit as possible, I was experiencing unexpected low back pain and tightness throughout my spine. I stumbled into Pilates almost by accident and as a last resort, but from the very beginning I knew it wa

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11 reviews of The Core Connection

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Place rating: 5
Shrewsbury, MA
I’ve been exercising at this studio for over 4 years, started off doing Pilates and then Zumba, tried Barre and Yoga, even Tabata and Boot Camp style classes. I was never that into exercise but the expert and fun instructors and friendly clientele have encouraged me to keep returning and now exercise and stretching is part of my daily life. Rita the owner is certified and teaches Alignment classes (from Katy Bowman, who has a huge amount of information on her website). As someone with musculoskeletal issues the Alignment classes have been hugely helpful for me to understand how to move properly in daily life and how to exercise safely in classes. Since learning about Alignment from Rita I have had less injury and been able to understand what exercise classes are right for me. The Core uses the MindBody app making it easy to sign up for classes. They offer a 2 week first timers pass and encourage you to try out many different classes. There’s also a separate, quiet, yoga studio upstairs!
Place rating: 5
Shrewsbury, MA
Well managed studio with great options for classes (Pilates, yoga, barre, Zumba, TRX and more) at different experience levels with enthusiastic, expert instructors who know how to make you laugh even while you’re sweating and your muscles are feeling the burn. I like to mix up what classes and instructors I take, for most you can choose on a week by week basis which, and how many classes you take. Monthly specials are a great chance to try new things; in December I took advantage of a $ 95 special and took several classes some days, making the per class cost very low! Owner Rita and all of the instructors make it a point to connect with you personally, remember your name, and provide support and encouragement. Don’t wonder if you should, come try it out! The beginners intro of $ 30 for as many classes as you want to try in 2 weeks is a great way to get started.
Place rating: 4
Westborough, MA
I’ve been going to the Pilates Mat classes and Pilates Reformer 2 classes at the Core for over 7 years. Love how Pilatrs has helped my lower back aches and pains. They’re gone! The studio is neat and clean; instructors top notch. Love the small size classes.
Place rating: 3
Westborough, MA
I hesitate to give anything more or less than three stars.
I attended a yoga class about a year and a half ago and was not impressed. The class size was small, which I liked, but the teacher almost seemed like she was «phoning it in». She spent more time being familiar with the other students who were clearly regulars and not a lot of time instructing. We did work towards a pose that I had not done up until that class, which was a nice change, but otherwise I had no desire to go back. I’ve thought about it since, and there is a yoga teacher named Jessica that I enjoyed at another studio who now works there. I would go there to try her classes, and then see where that goes.
Place rating: 5
Shrewsbury, MA
I love Core Connection! I’ve been taking yoga with Caitlin for the past 5 years and I can honestly say I haven’t found a better instructor! Her classes are well paced and include multiple levels of difficulty. Caitlin is awesome at providing various adapted poses to suit how you want your practice to go. She has a way of making the class enjoyable while helping you get in a great restorative workout.
Additionally, all members of the staff at Core Connection are fabulous! They always remember my name (even though I am a college student who only gets to come back on breaks!). I would recommend this studio to anyone!
Place rating: 5
Westborough, MA
Best Pilates and Alternative Fitness Studio!
I’ve been a student of Rita’s since before she opened The Core Connection — way back to the Northborough Recreation class days! Her attention to each and every one of her students makes her classes safe, effective and a lot of fun. As an older, former dancer with plenty of lingering ailments, I find both the Pilates classes and the new, low-​impact aerobic-​type classes to be perfectly suited to me. All of the instructors are knowledgeable, friendly and treat each student with respect while encouraging all to work within their own ability and comfort zone. Rita is constantly looking for new classes to challenge her students and offers many opportunities throughout the year for current and new students to try classes at complimentary or discounted rates. You will not find a better place to exercise both your body and your mind!
Place rating: 1
South Lancaster, MA
Thanks for the response but, I wrote this review before you ever reached out to me. Of course that didn’t help me when I needed a cortisone shot or PT for my injury. I wasn’t aware that it would occur and that didn’t allow me to return at that time. (I hope you are not blaming the victim for poor service, injury following beginner instructor advice, and late communication). I do hope your service has improved for new members. Once the damage was done you did indeed e-​mail me so, I am happy to clarify that for your new members. Of course, that didn’t help me at the time either–
Place rating: 5
Clinton, MA
Excellent place to practice Pilates and yoga. Recently moved to the area and have found ‘The Core Connection’ to be a professionally run studio with quality staff. Rita, the owner, is a great motivator and quality instructor. I have been taking Pilates for a while but feel my fitness level has improved from her classes. Lora and Jessica are great yoga instructors. I have been introduced to and love ‘restorative yoga’ at this studio. The studio space is well put together and the complete with the right equipment to make your exercise experience top notch. Jenn is also a great Pilates mat instructor. ‘The Core Connection’ is a real gem for fitness level improvement in the Northborough area.
Place rating: 5
Sharon, MA
I’m a complete newbie when it comes to yoga and found Core Connection to be very welcoming and now understand why everyone says yoga is so wonderful. As my friend said, «yoga makes you feel like you have new hips». My instructor, Caitlin, was fantastic. She was so helpful and able to guide me, even when I thought there was no way I could ever do a certain pose. I would definitely recommend Core Connection and especially Caitlin’s classes to anyone.
Place rating: 5
Carlisle, MA
In my opinion, a great alternative to a regular gym. I’m finding as I get older, I’m looking to torture my body less but still get great results. Enter Core Connection, offering Yoga, Pilates and Other great classes. I’ve tried most of the classes and although I was never a «yoga gal» before, I’m a believer now. I’ve had great results and when I leave I just feel calm and peaceful. What’s better than that?
Place rating: 5
West Boylston, MA
The Core Connection is offering a great deal for yoga. $ 95 for 2 months of unlimited yoga !!! And I love going here because it is all women in the classes. And I am very happy with the yoga teachers that are teaching at The Core Connection.