Part of my joy in life at 66 is being able to pursue my passions of dance and aerial arts. I have…read moreworked out with many local trainers and studios and the teachers at the Pilates Place have never disappointed. I do not want to trust my body to people who do not know what they are doing. As an older athlete staying strong and not getting injured are my priorities.

I am traveling from NYC, where I practice Pilates avidly and teach anatomy classes in a Pilates…read moreteacher training program, and I am SO happy to have found the Pilates Place here in Grass Valley. I have had individual sessions with their newest teacher, Sofia, and have been to two group classes now with Jacqueline. I DEEPLY appreciate that the group classes are small enough that each student receives individual attention. I have had scoliosis all my life and I rely on Pilates to help unravel and realign my spine and improve my overall posture, which takes a thoughtful instructor who incorporates stretching and addresses alignment and fine movements. It's SO difficult to find group Pilates classes that feel thoughtful as well as give a great workout, and I'm overjoyed to have encountered the Pilates Place to continue my practice while I'm away from my home studio in Gramercy. This studio also has the Konnector system (four straps!) on their reformers; I've never used it before and it adds a new element of balance and body awareness to the practice that I've never experienced! I'm already excited for my next class.

I am beyond pleased with this gym. The instructors are friendly, funny, supportive and guide you…read moreevery step of the way. All levels of fitness are supported. Fit Culture Studio is more then a gym. It is a supportive network full of positivity and encouragement.

There is something for EVERYONE here! Friendly, knowledgeable trainers; sociable environment; group…read moreclasses and personalized training. It's actually FUN working out there!

I am addicted!!! If you haven't tried Pilates @ Heart and Soul you must give it a try! For the…read morefirst time in my life I actually LOVE a workout routine. The days I am able to go to a class I feel so good, all day, and I look forward to the classes immensely. Nicky is amazing And so are the other teachers! Always a great workout and I leave feeling refreshed, energized and ready for the day! The studio is kept very clean, organized and they have top notch equipment. (They offer an intro pack for new students that is a nice savings too!) Check it out, you won't regret it!

When I go to pilates with Nicky, my body feels great. I sit and walk straighter. Nicky cares about…read moreher clients. She is encouraging and meets us at our level as well as challenges us.

Transformative Training Program with Coach Eric Trust the…read moreprocess that Coach Eric guides you on and you will be amazed with the results. For the first time in my life, I've found a strength training program that is customized to my body and my needs. I went into the program with concrete physical goals - reducing pain in my shoulder as well as starting to learn how to properly lift heavier weights. Now, six months in, not only have a reached my goals, but I've exceed them. My shoulder pain is gone, and is structurally improved and strengthen so that I am confident about using my shoulder without fear of aggravation. I went from barely being able to lift a 45 lb barbell to most recently a 115 lb deadlift - and I believe that's just the beginning! Additionally, I'm better able to do daily tasks better such as hiking, swimming and gardening. I travel often for work, and Coach Eric was very flexible in scheduling and also creating a program that worked for me while I was gone - and as an added bonus - improving my physical well-being so that I did not have pain as a result of travel. As a person who has received training in leadership coaching, in my opinion Coach Eric is much more than a fitness coach. His style and approach to partnering with you to break through limiting beliefs, patterns and behaviors is powerful. What I've learned about myself through working with him has been priceless. **Would I recommend?** Absolutely, without hesitation. Don't be intimidated by the structure of the program or the classes - it is not what you will be used to, and that is actually a really good thing. Invest in yourself and you'll be grateful you did.

I am so grateful to have found Form is Function and Eric! I arrived a year ago pretty disheartened…read morewith the fitness culture and my own fitness journey. Even though I enjoy exercise, it felt like a full-time job to figure out how to stay fit and prevent injury as I age. I have practiced many different fitness modalities (crossfit, fitness clubs, pilates, yoga). This is the first one that has felt simple, clear, and effective. I experienced results at FiF immediately--in my mood, my confidence, and my strength. I have retained excellent mobility without all the tricks and recipes and overthinking. Pain that I had in my right hip and right foot has disappeared. I have osteopenia but my bone density has not declined; I fully expect it to increase in the next couple of years as I solidify my practice at FIF. Eric helped me to get clear on my fitness goals and the process to get there. I want to be able to camp and hike with my family for decades to come, I want to continue my acro yoga practice and remain injury-free; I want to garden and care for my land into my 80s and beyond (I'm 58 now.) As with most people, my schedule is quite full (full-time job, ailing mother, children, land to steward); I am thrilled to know I can accomplish my goals with a mere three hours a week training. I had always thought I needed to be at it hours a day most days a week. Actually, so many of the things I used to believe about fitness I have (thankfully) learned are not true. I can honestly say that my time with Form is Function has been life-changing in the best way and I give them my highest recommendation.

I started working with Autumn just over a month ago. It has really made a difference. I'm…read morestronger, have more stamina, and balance. I should tell you all I'm over weight, and have health issues including a bad ankle and knee, and I really don't like to exercise. Why am I giving this rating. Several reasons. 1. I love that Autumn comes to my house so I don't have to do this in public. 2. She works with my disability, i feel like I'm getting physical therapy in addition to a good physical workout. And 3, she pushes me, since i don't like to exercise, it is easy to not push myself, Autumn, has learned me and knows I need to be pushed past my comfort zone. I'm looking forward to really getting stronger and healthier, and Autumn will have a big piece of why this will happen. Thanks Autumn.

No matter where you are in your fitness journey, Autumn will meet you there and help you achieve…read moreyour fitness goals. I highly recommend Autumn and invite you to come along on your own fitness journey. My current fitness journey started in March of 2022. I decided I wanted to go into my 60's (just around the corner in 2023) being the "best me" that I could be so I started taking a Pilates class at my HOA. Autumn was the Pilates instructor and from the beginning, I really liked her approach to fitness. I've always felt that fitness includes mind, body and soul and that's what Autumn was saying as well. When I found out that Autumn was a certified personal trainer and she had received permission from the HOA to train homeowners in the HOA fitness center, I was all in! I started as a client with Autumn in September 2022. Autumn pays particular attention to your form which I really appreciate. She is very knowledgeable and patient as I'm sure I've asked the same questions over and over. Looking back over my journey, I see that Autumn started me off with some basic "building blocks" that have evolved over time. The starting exercises that I thought were so difficult have become easier. I feel better in body, stronger and moving better. I have found that regular exercise is also a great stress reliever. Autumn has been fun to work with, there is a lot of work but also a lot of laughter. I enjoy my weekly hour with Autumn. Since Autumn is "mobile" and not tied to a particular gym, Autumn travels out to meet with my Mom who is 85 years old. My Mom has limited mobility and with Autumn's help, is getting stronger. I really appreciate Autumn and can't say enough good things about her. This has been an awesome journey, one that I will stick with and continue to achieve things I didn't think was possible. Thank you Autumn!!!

3 stars!? For this gym!? Ain't no way…read more.. This place has everything you can want in a gym. It's clean, great amenities, good people and the vibes always right. Sure, you could pay less and even get a bigger gym, but bigger doesn't always equal better. I think of this place as the "Cheers" of gyms. Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name.

What a great surprise. I travel often for work and they're…read morearen't too many crunch or 24 hours outside of my area so I'm usually forced to pay for a day pass somewhere and the usual $20 a day is such a rip off. This one I was so surprised with what the money got you. The weight area is smaller than a standard gym but it has so many great old school hammer strength, plate loaded pieces with the old metal plates! A great mix of standard, old school body building and new machines. Makes a great workout! I didn't even use all the sports courts, pool or anything else. The only thing that would make this better is if the day pass was 24 hours and not just til end of day.

Kathleen has been my teacher for over 5 years. Her energy and experience have kept me from looking…read moreanywhere else. I Found my mentor and my healer. My body and my soul thank her for what she has done to my practice. Definetly a teacher you want to try if you want to accomplish results in a physical and spiritual level.

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