I started at Beyond Pilates Hawaii one month ago after struggling with severe water retention in my legs, almost no muscle strength, and very low energy. Diane's assessment and carefully chosen exercises have changed my life. After committing to Pilates three times a week, I've seen dramatic improvements in swelling, strength, stamina, coordination, and balance -- easily the best ROI caring for my health. The studio itself is lovely and thoughtfully arranged. Small classes (maximum six people) mean personalized attention, and Diane's preparation and expertise shine through -- she has clearly dedicated her life to Pilates. Her cues and hands-on adjustments are precise and encouraging, making each session fun, challenging, and rewarding. The exercise progressions require coordination and balance, which I find invigorating rather than intimidating. Beyond Pilates Hawaii with Diane is outstanding. I can't recommend it highly enough. read more

Started as a complete newbie to reformer pilates. Diana at Beyond Pilates has been fabulous, making sure I was comfortable with the movements, but still challenged by the workouts. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. An extra bonus, the online platform makes it easy to sign up and pay for classes, so I know I'll always have a machine available for me. read more

Joining Beyond Pilates is one of the best decisions i have made. it is good physically and mentally! Have a personal trainer like Diana is a big bonus. She is a trainer, therapist and friend rolled into 1!! read more

I recently started individual pilates sessions with Diana. The studio is welcoming and clean. Diana is an excellent instructor who is caring, patient, positive, knowledgeable and encouraging. She is very attentive to detail and ensures that my form and alignment is correct. I'm glad to have found this studio. read more

Beyond Pilates Studio has been a game changer for me and my fitness journey. Diana has so much expertise and I enjoy taking her classes.

Beyond Pilates is an up close and personal experience to adhere to the needs of your body. Instruction is amazing for all ages at all levels of fitness. I would highly recommend this class anyone who is new to the workout. read more

I've been attending Reformer classes at Beyond Pilates Hawaii for 3 months now and I'm so happy to have found Diana and her studio! I spent 7 years in reformer classes and had a reformer at home back in Austin before relocating. I am a Disabled Veteran with permanent injuries and I've spent many years in physical therapy. Finding "the" studio can be super hard and finding "the" instructor is harder. I tried out 7 studios in Honolulu along the way, and I'm so thrilled to hit the jackpot with Beyond Pilates. read more

Started with a three class intro course with Diana at Beyond. She informed me what Pilates is and does for the body. She explained the equipment to a point where I can be confident moving and adjusting the different pieces and explained how to make the most of class. I have been taking the group reformer classes and I enjoy it a lot. It's a small intimate class which provides a great workout with a great teacher to student ratio. I enjoy supporting a local business/women owned studio. Highly recommended. read more

I was visiting the island for 1 month on a business/pleasure trip. Diana was able to fit me into her schedule & work with me on several problem areas. Not only was she able to reduce pain during that time but also created a great self awareness for myself, of things I need to improve on to maintain strength & posture. Diana is positive & wonderful to work with. She provided me with some valuable tools to apply to my daily routine. Highly recommended. Thank you! read more

Just started getting into Pilates a couple months ago and Diana has been super helpful and informative with breathing, controlled movement, and engaging parts of my body I didn't even realize could be engaged! The smaller sized classes are definitely a plus for a more hands on experience. Definitely recommend:) read more

Love this place! The studio is clean, welcoming and peaceful. Diana is absolutely wonderful and makes you feel comfortable. She takes her time to explain the movements and makes sure you are doing each exercise properly. If you are thinking about starting your Pilates journey this is the place! read more

Great studio! Clean and neat environment and instructor (Diana) is great. It's a small space which is great for more private classes/instruction. She is very understanding and works with your level and expertise with pilates, highly recommend. It's also very easy to book classes and she is very accommodating for your schedule. read more

Beyond Studios Pilates is a clean and intimate space welcome to all levels of fitness. I am a surfer and triathlete and wanted to incorporate more stretching and strengthening in my work out routine. I recommend the intro package (3 x one-on-one plus 10 group sessions) if you are starting for the first time. Diana is the instructor/owner who also attentive, knowledgeable, and makes each class fun read more

I started intro reformer class with Diana and it was the best way to start the Pilates. The studio is very clean and she is organized, consistent and very patient with the newbie like me. She showed me how to adjust the practices with my back problem and it really helped. I am so glad to go to highly knowledgeable Pilates teacher like Diana. read more

I tried pilates for the first time about six months ago. Let me tell you, I was hooked from my very first session with Julia. She challenges me to try hard things and encourages me to push myself. It's never boring and Julia is always teaching me something new. I've gained strength, flexibility, balance, and confidence. If you've ever thought about trying pilates, do it!! Schedule a session at Beyond Pilates and you won't regret it. The studio is clean, and the equipment is well kept. The instructors are friendly, caring, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Beyond Pilates. read more

Beyond Pilates is a welcoming and super knowledgeable Pilates studio. Diana is a great instructor and provides awesome feedback, accommodations, and insight. Plus the sessions are always fun and a highlight of my week. read more

Mahalo Diana and Julia for pushing me beyond my limits, for teaching me the importance of proper form, technique and breathing correctly. You've made a significant impact on my fitness lifestyle changes(10 inches in 4 months) I appreciate the continued efforts you display in the studio that make it feel more like a spa with all the little touches. It's clear you guys love what you do and invest the time and effort to keep your clients healthy and engaged on every possible way. Fondest Aloha - Chevy read more

I took a long break from pilates and I am so happy to have started up with Diana. Doing 1:1 sessions ensures that I am using proper technique and form and Diana tweeks the exercise to my body's needs. I feel 100% stronger, straighter, balanced and "tightened up" in my core. I especially appreciate Diana's care and compassion for my overall health and well-being. read more

Diana welcomed me to her studio with so much warmth and compassion. She is patient, takes the time to understand your goals and physical challenges, and easily adapts to your needs. The depth of her knowledge and passion is evident as she makes the most minuscule adjustments to your body alignment throughout each session. Noticeable results begin to appear within weeks. If you're new to pilates or just looking for a new studio, I highly recommend Diana! read more

I signed up for a class at Beyond Pilates on Classpass and thank goodness for Yelp reviews, because without them I never would have been able to find the studio. It's located in Kaka'ako above the Logos Bookstore, and there is free parking in their lot. I parked on the street in metered parking, because I wasn't sure about the parking situation, but I'll definitely just pull into the lot next time. I called the studio and Diana let us into the locked glass door on the second floor at the top of the stairwell. Unfortunately they're not allowed to put out signage, so hopefully this review will help you to find the studio. My girlfriend Jenna had also signed up for the class and we followed Diana to the back of the building and into the fully equipped pilates studio. If you've never tried pilates and are a bit shy, this is a great studio to get you started. I've always thought that reformer machines looked like torture devices, but it was the best low stress workout! Diana is super patient and helps you navigate yourself into each position. What I liked is that she corrects your postures and foot positions to make sure you don't injure yourself. I'm an avid yogi and I think adding pilates to my workout regime will help to lessen my recurring back pain and injury rate. Looking forward to more classes on the reformer and creating a lean, healthy body! read more

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As someone who was new to Pilates I was anxious and a little doubtful on it working to help with my back issues. But after getting a glowing recommendation from a friend I decided to give it a try. Since working with Diana I have absolutely no regrets. I have felt better physically and am excited every week to learn and grow at the studio. Diana and the rest of the team at Beyond Pilates Studio- Hawaii are great and the studio will meet all your Pilates needs! read more

Hands down the best Pilates studio and instructor on Oahu! I have been working with Diana for over 2 years now and it has been the only exercise that I have been consistent with. Prior to working with Diana, I would have discomfort in my neck, shoulders and back from sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day. Since seeing Diana this has pretty much gone away. I also gave birth to my second child via C-section in May and I was up and walking the next day and felt back to normal within 2 weeks! I truly attribute this rapid recovery to all the core strength that Diana has helped me build through Pilates. Incredibly grateful to have Diana as my Pilates instructor and I look forward to our weekly sessions. She is the best! read more

Okay unbiased biased posting about Beyond Pilates. I am not a health nut or a body conscious person, far from it. I have had multiple procedures done (nerve burns, injections under anesthesia and more) on my neck (from C2-C6) and back (from L2-L5) including a total of nearly 50 cortisone shots both in my back, shoulders, and neck area. My last procedure cause me to have 10 weeks of a condition called hyper cranial sensitivity where even touching my hair hurt my head so badly it brought me to tears. I have tried everything including the opioid pain pill route with literally 7 different types of pain pills daily to combat this nagging throbbing unbearable pain. I would never have even thought of coming to this kind of "girly" exercise (yes sorry but I am being truthful) but I went for a final surgical consultation to my pain management doctor and said .... What's the next step Doc? Fusion of my neck? When can I get this procedure done as I just cannot take the pain anymore and am constantly in this "fog/mist" from all the pills? I am starting to lose my memory, my stomach constantly hurts, and I just don't feel complete or like I can function anymore. My doctor said "Have you tried Pilates?" I'm like NO but I am willing to try anything at this point. This was several months ago and all I can say is THANK YOU Diana from the bottom of my heart for helping me get off my pills, stopping my neck and head pain and teaching me how to combat the constant battle against my body and the pain. I have totally reshaped my body, lost 10 pounds while toning my body with really not much strain once I got going. Couple times I've had the "2 steps forward 1 step back" but Diana knows how to work her magical training exercises to keep my pain at bay. I have more energy, I'm totally off my pain meds and now living a healthy lifestyle. Still getting occasional massages to help with the constant tightness but I can control and help alleviate the pain thru proper stretching and exercise. I can honestly say that I am feeling the best I have felt since I was in my 30's. I am so glad that I am a customer of Beyond Pilates now (thus the biased review comment) as I would never have thought I could cure this pain in my head, neck and back. Now I believe in this type(s) of body work and am glad to post this kind of honest review. Please go see her if you are at wits end about your pain and want to get off your pain medication, you can always write me also. read more

The studio has state of the art Pilates and Gyrotonic equipment AND wonderful instructors! Both Diana and Leigh are great - knowledgeable and patient too. It's kind of amazing how many different ways they can come up with to work your abs and butt. read more

Working with Julia has done wonders for me. I am more flexible and my posture has improved greatly. Julia is very patient and knows how far to take you without your body hurting after your workout. Over all I have enjoyed having Julia as my instructor. If you're looking for a an intimate personal Pilates studio with great Pilates trainers Beyond Pilates is the place read more

Diana and her knowledge of Pilates is awesome! She's a wonderful teacher - encouraging, helpful, caring. As I am a newbie to Pilates, she made me feel comforfable and at ease within her class. Look forward to trying another session with her soon. read more

Great experience. She has trained me for years and I can't speak highly enough of how professional she is. Diana helped me sort out a back issue that message or chiropractic sessions couldn't do. I always felt like I got a work out, but not strain my back. - Mahalo nui Diana! read more

Beyond Pilates has been for me the perfect way to stay in shape for surfing and all the things I like to do. Diana is an excellent teacher with the patience of a saint and I am very grateful to have been able find her and her studio read more

My husband & I recently moved to Honolulu. We are seniors and in need of exercise, strengthening & stretching to keep us mobile. I read of 2 Pilates studios near where we live in Kakaako. Diana's studio was the first place we called. She offered us a complimentary private class. By the end of the session, we were both smitten with her. We knew that we had found the ideal teacher to work with our individual physical issues. Because of her patience, guidance & knowledge, we are feeling confident that we will be able to live a fuller & healthier life. We've taken Pilates years ago but have never met a teacher like Diana. She is just wonderful. read more

If you want to strengthen your core and your abs, sign up for Diana's classes. She definitely knows the human body and understands what it will take to make your stronger and more aligned. She will empower and motivate you to become better human being! read more

Diana is an excellent knowledgeable instructor. She listens to her clients and tailors exercises to achieve their goals, mindful of any physical challenges, both short and long term. She offers corrections appropriately and suggests ways exercises can be made more challenging or easier. Diana is welcoming, pleasant and easy to work with. The Pilates classes are small enough for individual attention to be given. Highly recommend. read more

Ok Diane is the most particular woman I've ever met ! She is such a perfectionist! She won't ever settle for less than the best from her clients or her studio ! She is also the kindest , most empowering, loving , peaceful woman I've ever met ! But there is probably about 100 more amazing things about her as well ! You have to try this studio ! read more

Okay unbiased biased posting about Beyond Pilates. I am not a health nut or a body conscious person, far from it. I have had multiple procedures done (nerve burns, injections under anesthesia and more) on my neck (from C2-C6) and back (from L2-L5) including a total of nearly 50 cortisone shots both in my back, shoulders, and neck area. My last procedure cause me to have 10 weeks of a condition called hyper cranial sensitivity where even touching my hair hurt my head so badly it brought me to tears. I have tried everything including the opioid pain pill route with literally 7 different types of pain pills to combat this nagging throbbing unbearable pain. I would never have even thought of coming to this kind of "girly" exercise (yes sorry but I am being truthful) but I went for a final surgical consultation to my pain management doctor and said What's the next step Doc? Fusion of my neck? When can I get this procedure done as I just cannot take the pain anymore and am constantly in this "fog/mist" from all the pills? I am starting to lose my memory, my stomach constantly hurts, and I just don't feel complete or like I can function anymore. My doctor said "Have you tried Pilates?" I'm like NO but I am willing to try anything at this point. This was several months ago and all I can say is THANK YOU Diana from the bottom of my heart for helping me get off my pills, stopping my neck and head pain and teaching me how to combat the constant battle against my body and the pain. I have totally reshaped my body, lost 10 pounds while toning my body with really not much strain once I got going. Couple times I've had the "2 steps forward 1 step back" but Diana knows how to work her magical training exercises to keep my pain at bay. I have more energy, I'm currently (as of today) at 16 days WITHOUT ANY PAIN MEDS and actually have taken just 2 pain pills over the last 28 days. I can honestly say that I am feeling the best I have felt since I was in my 30's. I am so glad that I am a customer of Beyond Pilates now (thus the biased review comment) as I would never have thought I could cure this pain in my head, neck and back. Now I believe in this type(s) of body work and am glad to post this kind of honest review. Please go see her if you are at wits end about your pain and want to get off your pain medication, you can always write me also. read more

No, it's not pie and lattes, but it should be! I started Pilates about a year ago looking for a workout that would not further aggravate my herniated lumbar disc, L4/L5. I swear that by focusing on my core, my back is not just stronger, but now am virtually pain-free. Diana is excellent and very intune to my body and has single-handedly resolved my low back issues. The workouts are fun, invogorating, and feel Oh So Good! I totally recommend this Studio. read more

Had a terrible experience with this studio. Was in Honolulu for a few days and looking for a Pilates studio. The website showed them open and with a beginner class starting at 4:30 p.m. I arrived by taxi at 4:10 p.m. only to be greeted by a locked door. Cab driver waited with me until 4:32 p.m. No one showed up to open the studio, no note on the door about a last minute closing, and no one answering their phone. Spent $35 on cab fares. Don't trust the website. "Open" doesn't really mean open to these folks. read more

I've had my first two sessions with Diana and I am really impressed! I have some significant misalignment in my body due to old injuries and she is doing amazing things in the first week already! Our time together flies by and I leave feeling like I've worked, but I'm not in pain. read more