Sam is one of those truely good people that radiates sunshine. This makes it hard to be annoyed…read morewith her while she's making your booty burn. Proper positioning is her passion and she will absolutely sniff out where and why you are doing it wrong. This is invaluable to me because proper form is something I've always struggled with. She's great about working with old injuries and strengthening the muscles that will help support them. Her equipment is clean, new, and fancier than that I've encountered at other Pilates studios. Highly recommend.

Dr. Chernak is an amazing physical therapist and I highly recommend her services for anyone…read morestruggling with a musculoskeletal pain. She uses a very unique approach to an evaluation and treatment that includes clinical pilates exercises using equipment, which is a highly effective method that targets your entire body, and not just the injured body part. Her clinic is beautiful with brand new equipment, a very cozy and inviting space in Ballard. She is a wonderful clinician and is passionate about getting you feel better.

I absolutely love Sara and doing Pilates here. I leave so many sessions thinking how fun it was and…read morefeeling stronger and healthier. I had a lot of pain from a surgery and scar tissue and Sara has helped me go from constant pain to loving my body. She has been patient both with my body and mind as I correct a lifetime of bad habits, poor posture and hyper-extension. My issues were in my low back, mid back, neck and jaw. I had a lot of weakness, tension, scoliosis, and scar tissue from a throat surgery. I've been doing private lessons for a little over a year, but it only took a few months to have noticeable improvements. I also no longer see a chiropractor regularly; just once in awhile.

Pilates has been transformative in my life, and I have Sara to thank for her inspiration and expert…read moreinstruction. She has a unique ability to both assess your strengths, sense the areas you can grow, honor the process and push you to the next level. The practice is both vigorous and restorative; I walk taller and stronger after only two months of personal instruction, and look forward to every session!

During a half year stay in Santa Monica, I took 15 sessions with Nadia. I enjoyed it thoroughly,…read moreand left with a new understanding of breath and movement. Nadia is highly skilled, incredibly pleasant, kind and patient. She is attentive in ways one doesn't generally see -- making sure that one's body is positioned exactly as it should be. She also encourages the client to report any discomfort or pain without shame or hesitation. I highly highly recommend working with Nadia.

Bodytonic Pilates is the first pilates studio I have ever joined. Back in the day, I didn't know a…read moretabletop from an imprint. Actually, prior to Bodytonic, I've never been a part of any kind of regular exercise studio...no yoga, jazzercise, Crossfit, etc. So, I don't really have similar experiences to compare it to. But, now I have participated in weekly pilates classes at Bodytonic for more than a year and a half, and I have been enjoying my experience and seeing results! Bodytonic is located in an inviting and expansive studio space inside one of Pioneer Square's historic exposed brick buildings, which means only stairs to get to the third floor studio. They have a couple of changing rooms, three reformers, two cadillacs, a reformillac, one pilates chair, and six wall-mounted springboards. I've participated in private, duo, triple, and online classes with five different instructors, and I have enjoyed every single one. Nadia does require you to wear socks with the rubbery bottoms for each class, which I appreciate. I personally would not be into a studio that allowed bare feet. The instructors have all been patient and affirming, even when the exercises are very challenging...and I find a lot of the exercises challenging. (I am not a very physically flexible person.) I also enjoy that every class so far is a balance of stretching and strengthening, which I very much need. In terms of payment and choosing sessions, you pay up-front for four classes. And then Nadia will send you the next invoice as you approach the fourth class so you can keep going. If you miss a class, you can sign-up for a make-up one through the website member portal. One last thing. A few months ago, I was in a motorcycle accident. And my low back muscles had seized up on me. I had problems sitting for long periods of time because of pain. I was accessing massage, acupuncture, and physical therapy. They were helping. But I felt like I needed more. So then I signed up for a series of private pilates classes that would be tailored to my slight immobility. And my pain substantially decreased! There really is something about developing a strong core that is super helpful for pain and other issues in the extremities! I'm glad to be continuing on with pilates at Bodytonic, and even better, awesome to be supporting a BIPOC woman-owned business!

Updating my review from 2025. I can't recommend Mbodied Strength enough, especially my trainer,…read moreHrishikesh Kulkarni. Over the past year, I've gone through a double mastectomy, hysterectomy, and multiple reconstructive surgeries. Throughout that entire journey, the team at Mbodied Strength showed me a level of compassion and flexibility that is incredibly rare. They graciously paused my membership during each surgery and allowed me to return for the short periods in between when I was medically cleared to train. Many gyms with membership contracts wouldn't accommodate that, and it made such a difference during an already difficult time. Every time I returned, Hrishikesh met me exactly where I was. He was incredibly knowledgeable about my restrictions, always providing thoughtful modifications that allowed me to train safely while still challenging me. What I appreciated most was that he never made me feel like I was "less than" because of my limitations. Instead, he helped me focus on what I could do, reminding me of my strength while respecting that recovery is a gradual process. I've always felt comfortable and supported at this studio, and I've always felt safe training with Hrishikesh. His expertise, patience, and encouragement gave me confidence in my body again at a time when it would have been easy to lose it. If you're looking for a gym with exceptional coaching, a welcoming community, and trainers who genuinely care about their clients as people, not just workouts. I wholeheartedly recommend Mbodied Strength. I'm incredibly grateful for everything they've done to support me through my recovery.

Updating my review from 2014. I still train with MBodied Strength. Everyone I've interacted with…read morehas been absolutely great. I am currently training with Kellen. He always meets me where I am, and encourages me in a way that I always end up doing more than I thought I could. I am stronger and more confident in my abilities as a result. Training with MBodied Strength helped me dream big for my health and fitness. I always wanted to take a martial art, but was always too anxious. However, now I am currently taking Taekwondo classes. After an injury to my foot I thought I'd never be able to run a full 5k, but I'm working towards that goal next year. If you're on the fence at all, just go for it.

Nev is the absolute best!! I came to Nev apprehensive…read morebecause I struggle with pain issues that have made it difficult to work out in the past. I used to be scared of spending days in pain after a workout, but after working out with Nev, I feel like a completely different person! Nev listens and takes all my issues and goals into consideration, which combined with her deep and intuitive understanding of biomechanics has worked wonders for me. For the first time, I can work out safely and without pain! Nev has not only helped me get stronger, but also importantly works with me to build a strong foundation for progressively more challenging workouts. I leave every session already looking forward to the next one, which is a first for me. Nev not only pushes me in the best way in the gym, but her lessons have also helped me unlearn years of bad posture outside the gym. I highly recommend Nev to anyone looking for an amazing trainer!

We have been working with Nev for the last couple of months and it has been a great experience. We…read moreapproached her with issues that had resulted due to our sedentary lifestyle and she has helped alleviate all of the problems from the get go. Her techniques and exercises have helped improve our lifestyle. She is flexible with her availability and location. That makes it easy. I'd highly recommend Nev to you.

Brandon and Melissa exactly what the fitness world needed. Their devotion to truly empower and…read moremotivate their clients to get into shape is unlike anything I've been a part of. werher Your there for Personal training or the amazing Bootcamps its clear as soon as you step in your family. I am beyond grateful for all the hard work and commitment to quality and knowledge Brandon and Melissa put into myself and other clients. I highly recommend Sama and believe you'll achieve your goals while also being emotionally and physically built up!

Sama Fitness has been a great gym for me over the years and both Brandon and Melissa are very easy…read moreto work with. I generally change my fitness plan/gym every 2ish years, but I've been happy with Sama for over the last 5+ years because Brandon and Melissa challenge me at every HIIT sesh. They change up the workouts too so it doesn't get boring. I'm almost 50 and still feel strong and healthy thanks to the team at Sama. I cannot say enough about Brandon & Melissa and highly recommend their gym to anyone at any fitness level.

My husband and I decided to start a new adventure together and in surveying the options we decided…read morepilates was going to be our new thing. Mind + Body Studio is right in our neighborhood, so we thought what better than test it out. We walked into the first class and I thought to myself, "meh, I got this..." and little did I know I was going to get my butt whopped! I was sore for a week. Great, great work out! Dana has done an amazing job creating a unique approach to pilates that feels more genuine and less Lululemon. He sets most of the classes up with circuits including many different stations where you are constantly moving and working a different part of the body. He has all the fancy reformers, but also incorporates any other great tool to work your body. He is also extremely attentive and very good about correcting bad postures or sloppy efforts. If you are looking for a way to get a deep exercise that can help with postural issues, back issues, or honestly just get a great work out - check out mind + body!

I love Mind Body on Site!! It works perfect for my life style. Josh is a incredible trainer. He has…read morehelped rehab my knee from being injured by another trainer at another gym. I like the way he always makes each session different and custom for me. He also helped me get my body in shape for my wedding on July 13,2013. I went down two inches in month and I loss ten pounds total. Thank you, Josh Sincerely Jada Baer

No matter where you are in your "journey" towards getting in shape, Rachel will meet you without…read morejudging you or talking down to you. She's really awesome that way. And if there's stuff you can't do or bring yourself to do, she'll have new ideas that are really thoughtful and intriguing. That's what will get you to do stuff. She just makes people feel good about themselves and helps them get in shape.

Rachel is a gem. She combines community, accountability, encouragement and fun in her group classes…read moreand personal coaching. I was coming back from an injury when I joined her running group, and she worked with me on a training plan to get back to business. I just ran the Mercer Island 10k, and did so much better than expected - and am now excitedly gearing up for the Rock & Roll half marathon in June. The group meets Wed. evenings for track workouts at Garfield High, and Saturday mornings for group runs around the city. (Bonus: the Saturday runs always begin and end at a different coffee shop, so the group can reconvene after the run over some coffee and food.) It's been close to a year since I joined her, and I feel healthy and strong. Her background in designing games is evidenced by how creatively she structures her workouts - and her knowledge of the little pockets of the city is a real treat when you are running with her. She also offers bootcamp-style "strength and stamina" classes on weekday mornings, nutrition coaching, in addition to a monthly fitness challenge that you can participate in via Facebook (and win some money if you hit your goal!) The groups she attracts are non-judgmental, non-intimidating, and encouraging - so even if you are just starting out, or doing more walking than running, there is a spot for you! I'm so happy to have found her.