Jackie and her amazing staff of knowledgeable teachers helped me go from a taught crooked body into a lean, movable, balanced and strong lady. This is not a run-of-the-mill Pilates studio that you can find on every block -Good Body Pilates is a curated space with professionals committed to the craft of Pilates where attention to detail is impetative. I am a real customer. I was not paid for this review and I would write it 100 more times. I am forever grateful. read more

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Love this studio! I'd taken Pilates for 10 years prior to the pandemic and since things opened back up, I've been looking for a studio that has teachers who know how to train well and pay attention to each student. Good Body offers that and I felt at home immediately. Even got my husband to take classes! We love it! read more

As of today, I've taken 71 classes at Good Body Pilates! This studio and the owner, Jackie, have been there for me throughout my entire health and fitness journey - I started as a true beginner to reformer Pilates and was intimidated and scared about getting started - but Jackie and the welcoming community at Good Body have embraced me and encouraged me every step of the way. I love that the studio is intergenerational with small class sizes. I love that there are people from all walks of life and of different shapes, sizes and backgrounds. I credit Jackie, the amazing instructors and uplifting atmosphere to why I fell in love with Pilates. I have brought all my friends here - it's truly my happy place! read more

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I've been working with Jackie, owner of Good Body Pilates for about 13 years. I was very pleasantly surprised to find Good Body Pilates after several years taking classes in private at various studios. Good Body Pilates is by far the most awesome studio where I have taken classes and private sessions. . I began Pilates at the suggestion of my physical therapist, As a way to keep in shape despite various joint problems. Jackie definitely helps me keep feeling fit! She always can figure out how to help me feel better, even on my achiest days. Jackie challenges me to attempt exercises I don't think I can do. She encourages me to accomplish more than I ever believed possible! She is wonderful! Good Body Pilates is a warm, caring studio, free from drama and distractions. It's a happy place for me! Being a regular client of Jackie and Good Body Pilates has made such a difference in the quality of my life. I can't thank you all enough. read more

Wow, what can I say, Jackie is amazing. Works with you, learns about your strengths and weaknesses. Such a welcoming and clean environment. Highly recommend this over other pilates studios I have been to. Top Notch! read more

I've tried a few Pilates studios in the area, but this one is by far my favorite. I've been coming here for over a year now, and it truly stands out. What makes this studio special is the attention to detail and focus on proper technique. The classes are small, which creates a warm, comfortable, and very supportive environment. You never feel lost or overlooked. Since starting here, my body feels much stronger, my back pain is gone, and I always leave class feeling amazing. All of the instructors are wonderful. Even though each of them has a slightly different style, they all share the same strong focus on technique and care for every client. I personally started with three private sessions to better understand Pilates, which helped a lot. Now they also offer beginner classes, so it's a great place to start even if you're new to pilates. While I truly enjoy every instructor, Jackie, the owner, has a very unique energy. Her classes somehow both energize and relax me at the same time. I also really appreciate that she takes a moment at the beginning of class to introduce everyone. It helps people feel comfortable and creates a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. She is very connected in the community and focuses on giving back by participating in different city programs, which makes me even happier to support this business. I'm so grateful to have found this studio and can't recommend it enough! read more

Jackie is innately gifted as she can see exactly where one needs to activate. She's knowledgeable and sees exactly what my body needs as she pays attention while instructing the class. She's amazing and very sensitive and truly cares about my progress. Shell work you but with care. read more

I have been working out with good body Pilates since 2020. I have never felt better and so much more flexible since I started working out. I'm 71 years young and so glad I started this program. Great Studio. Love working out with Jackie. Her dance background is evident in each and every class and move. Try it ! You won't regret it!!!!! read more

I really enjoyed my beginner class with Jackie. She was a great teacher and classes are small (I think there are 6-7 machines) so the teacher can see and give pointers to everyone. I got a great workout and the 55 minutes flew by. Parking was easy- I got a metered street spot a block away. I am definitely interested in continuing reformer classes and will be back once there are more evening/weekend classes! read more

I tried a beginner's class at this studio a few weeks ago. I really enjoyed the class and the instructor was thorough and had a very soothing voice which I really value in a pilates instructor. It was a smaller studio so the class was very intimate and each participant got lots of direct instruction from the instructor. read more

A wonderful environment for a great workout tailored to your body and it's needs. Jackie is a phenomenal instructor! She and her team are dedicated to their client's wellbeing read more

I just started Good Body Pilates. I had sciatica back in December and then a bad car accident in February. I signed up with Jackie to do private lessons , and she's guided me all the way, making sure that I was comfortable with all the exercises. After one session with her I immediately felt relieved from back pain. This is way better than physical therapy and seeing my body transform and become stronger week after week is something that I've always wanted. Jackie's helped me become more confident. I'm so proud of myself. As a business owner I'm on my feet 24/7, I found myself not complaining about my back ! Incredible!! read more

I love taking classes here!! I appreciate the attention to detail! I feel that I get very good instruction to ensure that I have the best form possible. I also really like that the studio is always clean and the reformers are the high end comfortable kind. read more

I took a class from the owner this week and it was my first Pilates experience. I am a runner, but a total beginner when it comes to Pilates and Yoga type of exercises. Emilie made my first experience with Pilates easy yet gave me a great workout and I feel inspired to do more to work on my core and some of the muscles I tend to neglect. The space is bright, beautiful, fresh and relaxing. She has a variety of really great Pliates machines that I am beginning to get to know (I used to think they were all torture devices, ha). When I am there, I feel like I am taking a retreat from the world and it does not feel like most other studios and gyms, where someone threw some equipment into an office or garage. If you are going to try Pilates in Santa Monica, I highly recommend this place. They do mat classes and individual one on one training, she is very knowledgeable. Thank you Good Body Pilates, I'll see you soon! read more

I have been coming to Good Body Pilates for 6 years and I make the drive commitment from the South Bay every Saturday morning! The atmosphere is chill because the class sizes are 6 max. You get individual attention even in a group class because the instructors are all spot-on with your technique and form. Kudos to its owner Emilie who ensures the studio maintains quality service and classes. read more

This is a great neighborhood pilates studio. Friendly & caring staff. My wife and I have been going there for several years and we never cease to wonder about how pilates really does help heal old injuries and age-related kinks. Today, there was a kind of social event where Jackie demonstrated interesting self-massage techniques with a ~ 2-inch hard rubber ball. My wife had problems folding her left leg for years. She was astounded that after enduring Jackie's exercises, she was afterwards able to fold her left leg just like her right. This was a very pleasant experience for her! On top of that, it was really nice to socialize with fellow pilates studio members, it really does help strengthen bonds among the pilates community. Sometimes, it's those bonds that help us motivate sticking to a regular class schedule when the body says otherwise. read more

I've been a client @ Good Body Pilates for over 3 years now. After a back injury in 2011, I was in constant pain. I was introduced to Emilie who then put me in a rigorous (or it felt that way) program of privates (one on one instruction) and small groups. After my core (and surrounding muscles) were strong enough, I attend small groups twice a week, which keeps me going. There are a variety of instructors and classes at the studio - from privates, duos to small groups (2-4 people). There's something for everyone (male/female/age/etc.). I can't recommend this studio enough. read more

After having five children, I have areas of my body that need toning! I was so happy to discover Good Body Pilates because it may be the solution to dissolving that roll around my stomach! Emilie is an expert and loves what she does.Her studio is bright and and inviting and a delight to visit. I'm so delighted to have found this wonderful pilates studio.I look forward to getting in shape this coming new year. Emilie deserves to be sucessful! read more

If you're struggling with balance, stability, mobility, or just want to feel your best, I highly recommend Good Body Pilates. I've been seeing Mila in the evenings for the past couple of months and have noticed my flexibility and core strength dramatically improving. Highly recommend checking her out! read more

Mila is an incredible, reliable teacher and coach. She has inspired me to take better care of my body. My work has me sitting all day and it was having a terrible affect on my back, so much tightness and pain. Mila's has really helped me work through it. I really appreciate how communicative and flexible she is. Always on time and very committed. read more

I'd taken pilates for years and I decided to try one of those fast paced large classes where they blast music and the instructor barks at everyone to do more reps through a microphone. BIG MISTAKE! I wasn't able to work out for 6 months after taking that class. Pilates is about form, not speed. To avoid injury (I now know) one needs personal attention and direction, no matter the level of experience one has had in the past. The instructor at Good Body Pilates guided me slowly through the process of awakening muscles that I had long forgotten existed. She is incredibly knowledgable and emphasizes the importance of listening to the body and ignoring the mind. The studio is beautiful, parking is easy, Trader Joes is across the street, and she plays great music. She's the real deal. read more

Before having children, I had a decade long dedicated yoga practice which was integral to my identity. Then two pregnancies and two young children made it literally impossible to get to the yoga studio.... My post-pregnancy body didn't really resemble my feel good yoga physique, and I felt like I didn't have any time to myself to exercise. I thought I would try pilates because it was just one hour, and it could be my entry back into any sort of movement. I've now been taking semi private classes with Emilie once a week for a year and a half, and my body is my own again. On my first meeting with Emilie, I asked her if I was really going to have to have this spare tire/muffin top for the rest of my life, and she said absolutely not, and she was right. I get my one hour of exercise a week, and it feels amazing. My body feels and looks great, and our workouts are very focused. Emilie is encouraging, positive, thoughtful and flexible, and the studio has a wonderful feel and energy. read more

I have been doing Pilates for decades. Along the way, my best instructors either retired or moved away. Easy to find mediocre instructors; difficult to find a great one. Thankfully, I was referred to Emilie at Good Body Pilates. She is among the best. She is professional, focused, warm and her studio is clean, bright and the reformers are all in excellent condition. She has respect for my body and for my knowledge of my body and its physical limitations. Emilie has given me renewed confidence in my strength and at the end of the session, I feel energized for the rest of the day. Thrilled to have been referred to Emilie Bernstein. read more

I have been taking private sessions with the owner for the past couple of months and I LOVE it. My body and my back are feeling strong and flexible and I look forward to every session. The sessions are active, deep and precise and the vibe is comfortable, bright and fun. The perfect combo. read more

I didn't think pilates was going to be all that much of a workout... Ha! I was wrong. Emilie has been giving me a great workout a few times a week and I'm amazed by the progress. Great environment and private. I'll be starting group classes soon and I'm looking forward to it! read more

Emilie has helped me more than any physical therapist, and I've been in physical therapy for 15+ years. She's amazing, and so is her studio! read more

I've been going to Good Body Pilates for over a year and am just now writing a review. The shame! This place should not be a secret. I found Emilie last year when I was traveling to LA every so often for work. I was in the process of recovering from multiple injuries (hip and back) and Pilates had slowly begun to replace my PT. After a few searches I found Emilie and I'm so happy I did. Emilie understood, was (and still is) conscientious of my injuries and always asks or takes cues from me on whether or not I feel safe doing certain work. Despite only having the opportunity to see her every few months, Emilie has been integral to my recovery. In just the last two weeks alone I've made vast improvements in my strength. I'd recommend Emilie to anyone, whether you are recovering from an injury or just want to safely and effectively practice Pilates. AND as a bonus, Emilie is a complete pleasure to be around (as are the other instructors I've met.) She is as cheerful and positive as her studio is bright and sunny. Go there! read more

I started coming to Good Body more than a year ago having never tried pilates. My back was a mess and I was told pilates could help. Fast forward to today and I have been going to Good Body at least once a week. The studio is very nice, clean and welcoming with top of the line equipment. Jackie has been my instructor since day 1 - I was lucky to get paired up with her. THE BEST! She will kick your butt for sure but do it with a smile and a laugh. I started with some private sessions but transitioned into group classes shortly after. Pilates at Good Body has become a crucial part of my overall health and fitness. I used to just be a gym guy but pilates does so much more for your overall health. Good Body is a hidden gem in Santa Monica. read more

You know when you find something so good you're torn between telling everyone and keeping it all to yourself? Well that's how I feel about Emilie and Good Body Pilates. I'm someone who pretty much never exercises (thank you metabolism) but felt like I just HAD to do something to get toned. I heard great things about Pilates but never tried it. I'm on my 4th private lesson and loving it -- which I truly believe has everything to do with Emilie. She's awesome! She's been doing Pilates for a long time, and has the ability to push you without being pushy, has a great spirit and sense of humor and all in all, takes the "work" aspect out of "work-out." As others noted, the space is great too -- simple, great natural light from the skylights and plenty of parking nearby. read more

Emilie is a highly skilled, intuitive, and knowledgeable teacher. Her relaxed but challenging approach is also fun. I have had several dance and yoga injuries in the past , but Emilie is truly gifted at tailoring the workout to accommodate my body's needs. Now that I have found Good Body Pilates, I want to exercise, and I want to keep coming back. read more

I feel stronger and more flexible and have less chronic pain since I began working out here in 2013. I primarily work with Emilie, who is a fantastic teacher. I have worked with just about every other instructor here and have had great experiences with all of them. I highly recommend this studio. read more

I cannot recommend Emilie and her studio enough! I started going to Good Body Pilates at the beginning of my pregnancy. I knew I was going to need to take extra care of my back, and wanted to build up my strength in a safe way. Emilie has a lot of experience with pre and post natal pilates, so I immediately felt like I was in good hands. The classes were always challenging but also perfectly suited for every stage of my pregnancy. I did both private and semi-private classes, with Emilie, as well as another instructor, Lea, and it was always a great experience. And, even though I thought I might eventually be limited by what I could do towards the end of my pregnancy, the sessions were always very varied and never boring. The studio itself is also a very calm, serene space - perfect for easing any pregnancy anxieties! Thank you, Emilie! read more