I had a triple fusion lumbar spine surgery and lost a lot of muscle tone, strength, and…read moreflexibility. Working with Michelle at Pilates For Life has been a game changer. She really knows her stuff and is super detailed about making sure every move is done correctly-- not just to avoid injury, but to get the most out of every session. She's also incredibly positive and encouraging, which makes you want to push yourself and keep going. The studio in Beverly Hills is beautiful and large well stocked with authentic Pilates equipment l. Michelle is not only an amazing instructor but also just a genuinely kind and lovely person. I actually look forward to every session and always leave feeling better, stronger, taller and excited to come back.

I can't even begin to tell you how amazing Michelle is! It was my first time taking Pilates (ever!)…read moreand she was soooo knowledgeable. I need to know the why's of what I'm doing so it was perfect! I had a hip replacement back in March and it has truly helped me stay flexible and regain muscles in the areas that were needed. Thank you again Michelle and can't wait to continue working with you!

This lady is amazing.I used to be very fat after my baby born n now after start her fitness I m…read moreagain smart n healthy my body in shape . Lisa is amazing highly recommended.

Lisa G helped me to build a new lifestyle and I lost 16 lbs within less than 40 days. I work busy…read morehours for Fortune 500 Executives and their children as a education consultant & tutor and I am so glad that Lisa helped me to prepare my meals in advance, eat healthy, and achieve my fitness goals in despite of my executive working hours. She is the best

I worked out with Jen for a few years as a personal trainer- unfortunately I moved to San Diego and…read morehave not been able to replace her skillset! Jen has a great ability to be encouraging, approachable, yet extremely effective. I had no idea how bad my form was until i realized how good it could be and how important that was to my training. My husband and I started working out with her together and that was a great way to stay focused together and work on our very different needs! Highly recommend plus she has a beautiful gym in Santa Monica!

Jen Dapper is an amazing trainer that has the knowledge, experience and philosophy to get anybody…read moremoving in the right direction towards a healthier lifestyle. I highly recommend her to all fitness levels and anyone who wants to improve strength, flexibility or mobility. I've trained with Jen in both one-on-one and group settings for about six months. I've always been an athlete but was feeling a bit unmotivated and a little unbalanced with my current routine. Jen's knowledge of fitness, yoga and anatomy helped me improve my form, strength and mobility. Many of the exercises targeted tiny imbalances that I would never have trained on my own. Due to my modern lifestyle, job, and general stress, Jen has helped me regain lost mobility in my neck, shoulders and hips. By teaching me how to relax overly tense muscles and fire underutilized muscles, my overall body began to move and feel better. This has helped me improve my athletic performance, lose a clothing size and become much stronger. No matter what your fitness goals are, Jen can help you reach the next level. I've seen her work with clients from all backgrounds, injuries and fitness levels and recommend her for everyone. I sent her some friends who never workout, did not have a good sense of fitness and were too afraid to start working out due to injury. She's got them completely motivated about fitness and has helped provide them with the tools they need to move their bodies safely and effectively. Jen will keep you challenged, mix it up and will never let you slack on quality form. Her workouts utilize many tools from body weight, free weights, kettle bells, gym equipment, etc. She always keeps it fresh and can adapt the workout depending on how your body is responding. Always a true professional, Jen goes above and beyond in helping her clients. My time with Jen has definitely been an investment in my health and I cannot thank her enough for how strong she makes me feel. I've trained with other individuals before, but Jen Dapper's definitely the real deal and the only one I've sent friends and family to.

Absolutely love Jaimie and her workouts. She introduced me to boxing and I am hooked. She tailors…read moreeach workout to my needs and is an amazing motivator. She truly is an inspiration as a person all around. I am so grateful to my friend, who also boxes with Jaimie, for having introduced us. I'm also obsessed with my boxing gloves from her line. Thank you, Jaimie! Wish we could box everyday!

Jaimie is such an amazing trainer!!! I hate running and doing cardio is general and she helped me…read moreget sneaky cardio in with boxing and some light weight work that feels doable. It wasn't until I started boxing with her that I really felt my brain fog lift. Her coaching makes being present easy and my mind body connection stronger. I don't even think I realized how much I needed her until I found her. I don't just feel like I am seeing a personal trainer, I feel like I am seeing a friend and ALSO getting a sneaky workout in. This is the secret to balance :)

I don't normally post reviews, or bad reviews especially on services. 1 minute into a consultation…read morewith Alyse, and she was probably one of the rudest people I've been in contact with. She immediately shut me down after I used the words "I'm trying to improve my diet." Because she doesn't approve of diet culture. And neither do I, I just didn't know the proper terminology. She has a very aggressive demeanor, and does not specialize in any of the areas listed on her site. Eating disorders specifically and weight loss, she sent me a referral for someone else. Sorry, but false advertising, and super rude human! Would avoid her services, if this happened within 30 seconds of meeting with her.

In 2011, I saw Alyse for some nutrition-coaching sessions, after turning 40 and feeling flabby and…read moreout of shape. Her techniques helped me lose about 25 lbs then. But the reason I'm writing this review in 2019 is to attest that her advice has stood the test of time. By adhering to the good habits she taught me, I've found it easy to keep my weight low & my fitness high. And as she claims, there is no sense of deprivation or being on a permanent diet. It would sound like an overblown cliché for an Angeleno to say that a nutritionist's advice was "life-changing". But I can't think of a more appropriate word -- and going in, I was a skeptic. Better eating habits and fitness have improved every part of my life: I sleep better. I'm more productive at work. I'm nicer to children and animals. And I still get to eat nachos and beer.

It's with great pleasure that I write a testimonial for my trainer of 15 years, Monika…read moreTarkowska-Carter. At 51 with a long-standing problem with my body image and consequent preoccupation with weight loss I turned to Monika for help with training. Even though exercise had always been a part of my daily life the goal was always set with regard to losing weight rather than effective and healthy training. Today, at 67 I am physically healthy thanks to Monika and fully recovered from a back surgery for a congenital condition. My thinking is no longer consumed with my weight. In addition to having met all the professional requirements of a qualified trainer, Monika is also certified in both nutrition and post-rehabilitation training. Her unique skills have combined in a way to give me a new perspective on healthy eating, effective and safe training as well as belief in the positive correlation between the two - something I never fully understood. As a psychologist, I am impressed with the insight and understanding I have gained from my work with Monika into the mind-body connection. I feel good, look good and attribute a great deal of my progress to my continuous commitment to training. Linda Metzner, PhD Doctor of psychology Los Angeles, California

I cannot imagine that there exists any better health/lifestyle/fitness coach than Monika…read more I first came to Monika as a recent college graduate looking to learn more about leading a healthy lifestyle in the "real world". I had the expectation that I would just earn some quick tips on how to eat right, exercise, and balance it all with my demanding work schedule. I got so much more from Monika than I had ever expected, and am so grateful for her help. Her knowledge of the human body and what it needs to be truly healthy astounds me. She put me on a program that was not only healthy, it was more than manageable and I never felt like I had to deprive myself of delicious foods. A few months into our work together, after changing my eating habits and getting some more exercise in, I wasn't seeing any results. Monika suggested I take a simple blood test to determine whether or not I was sensitive to or reacting badly to certain foods. As it turns out, I have a sensitivity to gluten and dairy, which was ultimately holding me back from losing the weight I wanted to lose. Monika swiftly and smartly changed up my program and suggested I stop eating both of those types of foods for a few months to see how I felt. The results were remarkable. After just a few weeks I felt infinitely better: I had more energy, was sleeping through the night, felt less bloated and uncomfortable, and dropped seven pounds. Without Monika's expertise and guidance, along with a few very accurate and trusted functional medicine tests, I never would have found out the underlying problem and probably would still continue to feel run-down, stressed out, and bloated. Monika changed the way I looked at food (in a good way) with her holistic approach and her strong belief in the great powers of clean, good food. I would recommend anyone to Monika. Even if the goal is not to lose weight, it is worth it to learn these things from her in order to be healthy and happy. Everyone's heard the saying, "You are what you eat." After my time with Monika, I know that to be true. I feel so much better, happier, and energetic because of the changes I made, and would not have even known where to begin if it hadn't been for her.

I have had 2 personal trainers before Vanessa, but I have never enjoyed working out - until now…read more Vanessa truly works with your body and doesn't try to push you too hard where you're sore for days!!! She really listens to your goals and she has improved every facet of my life by showing up and motivating me to become a better version of myself! Vanessa is simply good vibes all around and works hard for her clients to make sure we're not only working out right, but eating/sleeping/thinking right! The body, mind, and soul are all connected and Vanessa truly works to improve them without judgment. I don't know what I would do without her at this point!

Vanessa has been the best trainer I've had during my last 10 years in LA. I'm a working…read moreprofessional and it can be hard to stay committed to a program or have something custom designed to your needs to remove the upfront guess work. Vanessa not only was able to hold me accountable while designing a great program (strength training + nutrition), she was incredibly helpful with working around my minor sports injuries I've accumulated over the years as well. I've never felt stronger in my life and love looking in the mirror now. I highly recommend Vanessa to anyone looking to build their best version of themselves no matter what your ultimate fitness goals are. Vanessa will get you there!

I started working out with Victoria over a year ago. She first started cooking and I was taking…read moreback but the dishes and food she made. Every dish is full of flavor and everything is made with the most nutritious vegetables. Here knowledge on food is incredible. In a short period of time I noticed a huge difference in my energy levels , my mood, my daily digestive, my skin and nails and my overall appearance. The quality of her food brought me awareness of the day to day crap food I would ate daily. I have a complete new view about what not to eat and what is good to eat. After the second or third month of Victoria cooking I started training with her. She has a wide range of workouts which makes it fun. I had suffered a work injury and Victoria was able to work with and around my injury. I'm honestly so impressed with my progress. I'm in the best shape I've ever been in my life. I've always wanted nice flat stomach and first time I have abs. I developed beautiful definition in both my back and arms. Victoria is a warm heart, she takes what she does serious and is dedicated in getting you the results you want. She didn't just train and teach me she created a whole new healthy lifestyle for me.

I absolutely love Victoria! I'm a pretty in shape person but for the longest time I couldn't get…read morecertain problem areas of mine to ever go down or show an impactful improvement what so ever.... Turns out 80 percent of the exercises I was doing.. I was doing incorrectly. Not only has she helped me with correcting my formation, she gave me exercises to do on my own, evaluated my sleeping and eating patterns, suggested the right supplements for my body type and diet, and is always a text away to help me with my health needs. If you are looking for that extra step in taking your weight loss, body definition, or overall health wellness seriously then book with Victoria, I am beyond proud of my results with her and I know shes there to push me to reach my goals but also cares about the journey of the mind, body, and soul to help me get there