Danielle is amazing! I am a professional dancer and I've trained with many different pilates teachers, but Danielle absolutely blows me away. She is the encyclopedia of Pilates. I've been doing pilates for years and Danielle is constantly surprising me with new exercises I've done before. Highly recommend! She will change your life. read more

Danielle is the BOMB! I've been seeing her on and off for a couple years now... and recently went back to see her after taking a long Pilates hiatus. I am now pregnant and I remembered she specialized in pregnancy and postpartum... so I reconnected with her. SO. HAPPY. I. DID. Dang, just after one time back I realized how crucial Pilates is going to be during the birth process- really learning how to activate my pelvic floor muscles. My legs and booty were on fire - and to be honest I've been wanting to toney legs more now that I'm gaining weight from the pregnancy and feeling like I look less in shape. Needless to say I bought a package and I'll be back weekly read more

I have been coming to CoreSpark Pilates consistently for the past two months. I asked Danielle to get me out of a work out slump, but I gained so much more. New to Pilates, Danielle is a wonderful teacher. I have early morning sessions and every time she welcomes me with a huge smile which is enough motivation to start moving. She's incredibly knowledgeable and corrects every misalignment, breath, and speed. On top of that, the space is warm, light and welcoming. No fluff, just machines, which I appreciate. I can't recommend CoreSpark enough. Sign up for the 3 class promo and dive into Danielle's hands on training! read more

I have tried Pilates a few times at various studios. I had decided this type of exercise was not for me when I happened to meet Danielle randomly at an event. I immediately liked her energy. Her enthusiasm for Pilates made me decide to give Pilates another chance at her studio. Her studio has the latest equipment as opposed to the other studios I had been to in the past. She was able to teach me on a beginner level and demonstrated professionalism and patience during the entire session. As I continued sessions with her, her vast knowledge for Pilates and all of its areas shined through. Her passion for Pilates is consistent and contagious in all of my sessions. She is the owner of her studio and all sessions are private which are added bonuses. Prices for sessions are very reasonable. I highly recommend CoreSpark Pilates. read more

Having never been to a Pilates class before I had no idea what to expect. But Danielle, the owner, was very informative and absolutely put me at ease. She customized my workout and within two-three sessions I became hooked! (On a side note, she let's me play my own music which really helps my motivation!) So happy to have found this small, personal studio. If you are looking for a private (or semi-private) Pilates studio and live on the westside, you HAVE to check out CoreSpark! read more

Danielle is the best. Hands down. I started with her when I was pregnant with baby #2 and wanted something that was challenging but appropriate. Fast forward to 5 months postpartum and my body is feeling strong and healthy from all of our efforts over the last 9 months. I can't reccommend her enough! And P.S. she is a riot in class, we always have a blast together :) read more

Danielle is the best Pilates instructor, ever. I'm still "good-sore" from a reformer/jump session I had with her 4 days ago! Danielle really knows how to take Pilates workouts to the next level while still keeping it fun and enjoyable. She's got a great personality and is super uplifting, too. I can't wait to schedule another session with Danielle at CoreSpark! read more

CoreSpark has changed my life! I'm stronger, more flexible, and more comfortable with my own body than I have been in years. Danielle teaches the basics of Classical Pilates with a touch of modern while encouraging you and always changing up the sessions! I look forward to my sessions and can't wait to keep going back! read more

I'm 25 weeks pregnant and haven't done Pilates in several years but wanted to try it out again since it's supposed to help with labor. I found CoreSpark at the recommendation of some friends, so I booked a class. Danielle, the instructor, was so nice, well trained and patient. She is certified to teach prenatal Pilates & she's actually pregnant herself so she could really relate to me. It made me feel more confident that the exercises we were doing were actually safe for myself and the baby. She has two machines and we switched between them both to workout and then stretch, which was nice. She also had props like pregnancy wedges to ensure I wasn't lying flat on my back. The class was 45 minutes and she said we did several hundred squats throughout - I was shocked! It flew by and was enjoyable. I would recommend this studio to anyone looking for a one on one class in a really cute little venice bungalow! read more

Such an incredible experience!! I went in as a guest while visiting from out of town. I had only ever done Pilates beginner videos and was excited to try out the equipment. The instructor (Danielle) is an expert in her craft. She knows every detail of what your body needs and what it's capable of AND she instructs with a happy, smiling attitude. Whatever your level, she's got something for you. I activated muscles I didn't know I had. read more

Danielle is great! She has modified standard Pilates routines to accommodate my physical limitations. She's creatively made adjustments so I feel safe and still have a great workout! All done with a fab sense of humor. I highly recommend! read more

I have taken Pilates for more than five years in many formats including mat, reformer, and tower as well as private sessions with instructors who are skilled at teaching advanced exercises on the chair, cadillac, and ladder barrel. Danielle, the CoreSpark Pilates studio owner, is well versed in a wide variety of exercises on all apparatus and willing to research additional exercises when necessary. She's happy to work with students to create individual programs to accomplish their goals -- whether they want to get back in shape after time off from injury or want to get the best (butt, arms, abs, etc.) before beach season. Regardless of skill level, students will be able to learn from Danielle. She has a great grasp of anatomy and provides a well-rounded approach to each class so that afterward students leave feeling stronger, taller, and more toned. Danielle also has a warm, welcoming personality -- especially at 6am! She explains exercises clearly - often using imagery and answers questions in easy-to-understand language. If you're a visual learner, Danielle willingly demonstrates exercises to help you understand the movements. She's also great about making adjustments, but will warn you ahead of time (in case you're a jumper like I am). Finally, the studio itself is cozy in a great section of Venice with plenty of parking (no cost). It gets great sunlight, too, which is motivating if you work out before heading to the office. Additionally, Danielle's eclectic music collection allows you to choose tunes that help rev you up, calm you down, or anything in between. read more

Wow! What a great find in Venice. A new little boutique studio with classic equipment which is so hard to find these days. The instructor, Danielle, was awesome! She genuinely cared that I had a great first workout and tailored it to me. I mentioned that I'd been having issues with my SI joint and Danielle made it a point to focus a lot of the movements and stretches specifically to my problem area. All the while, she took the time to explain how the different exercises target specific areas and how my body will benefit from them. An all around individualized, informative workout that got my heart pumping too! I'll be back soon! read more

A fantastic experience with a fantastic instructor. I knew next to nothing about Pilates and what it had to offer. Danielle was attentive and made sure I was comfortable and knew why we were doing the work we were doing. She is incredibly knowledgeable and will be your biggest cheerleader too! Highly recommended! read more

I'm what you would call a "newbie" to Pilates and am now OBSESSED! I found CoreSpark Pilates and the instructor Danielle through a recommendation and am so grateful I did! I've been at it for several months now and can see/feel the difference in my body after every session. I always felt like classes didn't provide me the attention I needed to perfect my technique so with CoreSpark's focus on 1:1 training, I've been so happy with the results. The studio is private, equipment is awesome and the location is ideal (plenty of free parking)! I'd highly recommend CoreSpark for anyone wanting to try Pilates or the seasoned vets looking for advanced training. read more

Danielle is the best pilates teacher out there. Before starting pilates, I had constant back pain and leg numbness from a herniated disc (L4 and L5). After about 2 months, my pain and numbness is almost gone. Each private lesson is always different, always moving and always a full body workout. The studio is very private and not intimidating. read more

I have been to Pilates before, on an off, but never worked with such an amazing trainer! Danielle is passionate and knowledgable and it shows in how she approaches her teaching. She is always on point, pushed me, and helped me regain my flexibility and extension as well as strength in my core; there were certain moves I was so intimidated by that she literally walked me through step-by-step, to where I was able to finally do it! I trained with her privately and her sessions were always fresh (and so were the beats!), she always greeted me with a smile (even when my sessions were at 6am) and made me feel amazing in my body again! Thanks D! read more

I've been wanting to get back into Pilates since taking a break for 2 years due to a back injury and am thrilled that I found CoreSpark in Venice. It's modern, sophisticated and has all brand new equipment. I decided to take private lessons and my instructor, Danielle, is AWESOME!! Over the past 3 months, she has helped me to strengthen my core and motivate me when I wanted to give up (probably due to a bad day) as well as try new moves on equipment (like the Cadillac) that I usually shied away from. If my lower back was hurting, she would modify the moves so that I would not be in pain. Yes, there were times that I felt sore the next day, but it was always that good sore, when you know you had a great workout. She's an incredible instructor and I highly recommend her to everyone wanting to take Pilates. read more

I have been training privately with Danielle at CoreSpark Pilates for three months, and have progressed from having zero pilates experience to advanced exercises under her guidance. Her private studio in Venice is a very cute, intimate, and quiet space where she hones in on your skill level and instructs with a friendly and knowledgable demeanor...plus there is always easy street parking available right in front. I'm hooked!! read more