A year after opening its flagship King West studio, LSD°R (Low, Slow, Deep Re°form) announces the opening of its second Toronto location in Summerhill, opening end of March.
The new 3,000-square-foot space expands LSD°R’s Pilates-and-breathwork method with a larger studio room, 16 LSD°R Re°formers, private Re°former sessions, and the introduction of professional-grade red light therapy.
Co-founded by wellness industry veterans Tessa Bernier and Jacqueline DiRenzo, LSD°R said it offers a modern, low-impact approach to Pilates that fuses slow, controlled movement with guided breathwork in a deeply immersive, multi-sensory environment. Designed to strengthen the body while re-centring the nervous system, each session prioritizes sustainability, consistency, and mindful effort over speed or burnout. After launching in the fast-paced energy of King West, Summerhill was a natural next step for the brand, it said.
“Midtown moves at a different pace,” said DiRenzo. “It’s neighbourhood-focused and woven into people’s daily routines. We wanted LSD°R to fit naturally into real life, between work, school drop-offs, and dinner plans, without adding another commute for wellness.”
The Summerhill location allows LSD°R to expand into a calmer, more residential pocket of Toronto while remaining deeply connected to the city’s pulse, said the company.
“King West was our launchpad,” added Bernier. “Our new chapter in Summerhill is an evolution.”
Like the King West studio, the company said Summerhill was designed with intention by Articulate Design Co., architect Jason Fung, contractor Fresco Construction, and brand agency Blok Design.
Bernier and DiRenzo approached the space like a nervous system: energize you when you arrive, and quiet the noise once you step into the work.
“Our inspiration was a studio that modulates energy,” said DiRenzo. “Bright, clean, and airy at the entry. Moodier and more focused as you step into the work.”
The company said the Summerhill studio has been designed as a multi-sensory experience that functions as a guide for the method itself. Upgraded wireless headphones deliver layered instruction over music, dissolving distraction so you can move, breathe, and make noise without hesitation. Engineered lighting that adapts throughout the sessions, working in harmony with breath and movement to energize and calm for a deeper sense of immersion. Scent is intentionally diffused through integrated technology, grounding you in the present moment and enhancing focus.
Summerhill introduces full-body red light therapy using professional-grade LED and near-infrared technology from Epistar. High-density LED chips cover a large area and provide strong penetration, supporting skin repair, anti-inflammatory and analgesic treatment, and muscle recovery.
“We see red light as part of a broader recovery ritual, rather than a quick fix,” said Bernier. “Red light therapy supports how the body feels after movement and how the nervous system settles afterward. It aligns naturally with our focus on sustainability, consistency, and giving the body space to repair and reset.”
Accessibility remains central to the LSD°R method. LSD°R is low impact by design, and sessions feature layered options allowing participants to modify range of motion, resistance, and setup to meet individual needs. Guests can start where they are, build at their own pace, and still feel the work, said the brand.
“LSD°R has expanded this framework with Restore sessions, a slow, breath-focused session emphasizing long holds, deep stretching, and nervous system regulation. Designed to create space in the body, release tension, and support an emotional and mental reset, this format is especially supportive for guests returning to movement, or anyone balancing higher-intensity training with intentional recovery,” it said.
“The Summerhill location will also feature a private re°former room, allowing new guests to start with one-on-one or small-group onboarding before transitioning to group sessions.
“These additions reflect LSD°R’s philosophy: wellness isn’t about pushing harder but about creating environments and experiences where people feel supported to move slowly, consciously, and sustainably. With its second studio, LSD°R demonstrates what boutique fitness in Toronto can look like: immersive, thoughtful, and human-centred.”
Alex Charlebois of Urban Reform Realty negotiated the lease and is representing LSD°R as broker.
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