I've been working with Therese Stark over at Pilates-Movement for nearly the last year and it's…read morebeen amazing. The studio has recently moved over the 222 E Eerie building on the garden level below Vita Physical Therapy. The new space is larger, brighter, and cooler! As far as Therese's instruction, my time with her has changed both my body (dramatically) and my entire way of approaching my relationship with my body. When I went to Therese, I was in a great deal of shoulder pain that is a side effect of working a lot on a computer. I've never had an issue with my shoulders again. AND my pilates practice has completely changed other physical practices improving my yoga practice by leaps and bounds. I've learned so much and gotten so much stronger, I can't recommend pilates or Therese enough.

Therese is the best! After back surgery last year, a friend recommended pilates as a way to get…read moreactive again without getting reinjured and I am so glad I found Therese. She is an excellent teacher and I hope to continue learning from her for years to come. I always leave the studio feeling refreshed and energized, and after a few months I started noticing significant improvements in strength and endurance in other fitness activities. I have talked several family members and friends into trying it and they all love it.

Christina is a phenomenal personal trainer. She gears the workouts to your capabilities, but does…read morechallenge you. My ankle has been bad so she is careful about not aggravating it. She's great at working with your schedule. I have been training with her for 4 weeks now. I have lost 5 lbs and 5 inches. She is so encouraging and she makes it fun. When I started with her, I could do 2 mph and incline level 1 on the treadmill. Today my cool down after our session was incline level 3 and 3 mph. She has made me want to go to the gym. She has given me confidence that I can do the workouts. I should add that I have a herniated disc in my neck and 2 fractured vertebrae in my spine. I feel great and look forward to our sessions.

I came in with rotator cuff issues and degenerative discs and bone density problems . All of those…read moreissues are gone ! The combination of physical therapists working along side physical trainers means they will never hurt you or push you too far . I never want to miss a session with my trainer .

As a client of IntegraPT, I am impressed by the one-on-one care that I get from the physical…read moretherapist. I have used many PTs throughout my life, and I can honestly say this place is the best on the North Shore. The individualized attention, professionalism, and genuine care make every visit effective and comfortable. I highly recommend IntegraPT to anyone looking for top-quality physical therapy

Hard to believe that East Side Pilates (ESP) has yet to get a review. Two private lessons in, and…read moreI'm a huge fan of the studio. I can usually tell within my first 10 minutes of a first lesson on whether the teacher/student relationship is going to work out. I've been fortunate enough to have been taught by some awesome instructors in most major cities I've traveled to over the past five years. I've also had my share of crappy ones as well. Thus, I'm VERY particular with who I choose as my instructor. Being a future physical therapist who suffers from plenty of joint pain (and multiple operations), one of of my criteria in choosing a studio/instructor is whether I'd feel comfortable enough to send a patient there without the risk of the instructor injuring/killing them. I've definitely found a winner with Dawn at ESP. She's a wonderful instructor who actually listens to her clients. She's great at cueing students on what the particular exercise entails. Despite being classically trained, she's open to mixing things up a bit to keep me challenged and interested. I've taken lessons in the past by the annoying "classical purists/snobs" who refuse to change their routine - constantly name dropping and stating that "Joe" (as in Joe Pilates) did it a certain way and that's the ONLY right way. I guess they would be correct if we were still in the 19th century, but anatomy, orthopedics and biomechanics have evolved since then. Back on topic of Dawn, I have yet to take one of her classes, but plan on doing so soon. I know that she'll be equally as great teaching a group as she does a private lesson. The studio does offer group lessons at an affordable price, at least in comparison to studios in LA or NY. The variety includes reformed, tower, mat, jump board, and barre classes, and I believe classes are taught everyday. Classes run from around $15 to $25, and privates are $60/55 minute session. Packages are available, which can bring the prices down quite a bit. And for all you newbies to the studio, they offer fantastic introductory packages. I purchased an introductory three-pack for $160. In any case, East Side Pilates gets my seal of approval. I'm already looking forward to returning for my next lesson.....a very good sign that I found a winner indeed! Tip (an addendum): If you're a complete newbie or have an orthopedic/neurological condition, I HIGHLY recommend talking to Ann (the owner - who's awesome with coordinating lessons and communicating) and setting up a few privates prior to taking classes. Some of the moves can put your body into compromising positions with certain conditions, so it's better to err on the cautious side!

ESP is an amazing east side resource for all your movement needs - yoga, pilates, barre, thai…read moremassage, and more. And you need to move! They tailor movement classes to your needs and provide expert guidance as you learn. Move Milwaukee! -Lora DeWan Dental Wellness

Such a unique fitness experience! A friend and I were searching for something fun, active, and new…read moreto try, and stumbled upon swoop. It's a bungee fitness class (full body cardio and resistance workout) unlike anything I've ever done before. I've tried HIIT, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, barre, cycle, bouldering, ballet - nearly every form of moving your body in a group setting. Safety: The owner teaches every class and is very clear about safety. There's room for 8 people to take class, I had 6 in my group including me. There is plenty of space to move and hap around. Attire: Wear long workout pants (joggers/leggings) and tennis shoes. We were each given a pair of "hot pants" to wear over these, so maybe wear thick bike shorts over your leggings too. We were each provided with a rock climbing harness to wear backwards, which hooked up to the bungee cord. This was admittedly not the most comfortable - those harnesses are built to be worn forwards - but I felt secure and safe. My gosh was it FUN! There's something about jumping around like a little kid that's exhilarating. I was definitely sweating by the end of class and laughing just as much. Definitely a full body workout that strengthens the core. The instructor includes a warm up and cool down stretch. We took the beginner level class to learn the basics, but there are two advanced versions to graduate to. The final boss version is bungee fit, and she showed us how some of the exercises were done which was nice to try out. Highly recommend for anyone interested in a great workout and an even better time!

I have been attending the Tues and Thurs 5:45 pm sessions for the last two months and all I can say…read moreis wow! What a difference I am already seeing in my strength and cardio fitness. The workouts are varied and challenging but Coach Catherine is extremely encouraging and there is a great group camaraderie and very welcoming of newcomers. Also, the rates are very reasonable.

When I first heard about Achieve I was definitely over the "gym scene". I never knew what to do or…read morehow to go about creating a successful workout routine, I mostly spent time on the elliptical and stayed as far away from the weights as possible. Working out was not something I enjoyed doing. I fell in love with Achieve as soon as I walked into the studio. The walls have motivational quotes that push you to keep going ( which is great during a session), the atmosphere is welcoming and the coaches are beyond amazing! They give you the tools to a healthier lifestyle by offering nutritional seminars and a variety of workout sessions ( cardio,strength, power). Plus the coaches are always more than willing to help in any way and are some of the friendliest I've known. They are constantly supporting me and pushing me when I need to be pushed ( i need that!) After almost a year at Achieve I look forward to my workouts (when time allows it).I'm not afraid of weights anymore ( in fact I challenge myself to go heavier) Because I've learned how beneficial it can be for my body. I really love this place and how much it has helped me :-)

The virtual sessions have been so great, Kathie is not only skilled but really fun and energetic…read more She inspires and educates me to care of my whole self. I highly recommend!! Enjoy!

Kathie is absolutely incredible!! I leave here feeling like a completely new human :) I was always…read moreafraid to try pilates in a studio and she made my first time so safe and approachable. I'm so excited to get into a consistent schedule and am going to try to recruit my sister too. Definitely recommend!

Peak Physique has a way of making you feel right at home and safe, but also challenging you to keep…read moregrowing. It's the first gym I've ever felt like I truly belonged too and the longest (5 years now!) I've kept up with a gym and workouts consistently. It's fun and I look forward to it. I've never been stronger or more confident!

Best place to go in the city! I lost about 50 pounds in the last 8 months thanks to this place…read more Very friendly staff, and never over pressured me. I highly recommend this place to everyone.