My daughters and I took an aerial yoga class from Angelie at her beautiful Lake Studio location…read more Angelie tailored our experience based on our individual needs and gave us hands on attention to get into the poses. It was absolutely amazing! We will be back!!!

I've been a client now for just over a year and I am in love with this place! Every single…read moreinstructor is educated, involved and amazing at giving you a great work out. If you have issues they address those (even in classes with other people) The other clients are friendly. I am in the best shape of my life and it is because of this studio! If you are thinking about trying Pilates this is the place to go. Learn from the best!!! the studio is full of regular people who want to get healthy! Hands down can't be beat!!!

I highly recommend Suncrest Fitness Center! They have the latest fitness machines, circuit workout,…read moretreadmills, bicycles and classes. There is also a massage bed, coffee and juice bar and so much more! Jessica, you're doing an amazing job!!!

I have been training under Professor Adam Smith for about 18months and I couldn't be happier. His…read morepersonal attention to students and genuine heart are transparent to all who train. The culture is friendly, challenging and inviting. My kids have trained as well and have gotten such good instruction and personal care. The amount of talent here is ridiculous and I couldn't be happier with my experience. I personally enjoy the mix of traditional Gi, mixed with no-gi classes as well. Highly recommend for all interested in a high quality BJJ academy! Best in Spokane!

Adam Smith is an amazing instructor. I have been training under him for two years now, and loving…read morethe thought-out and skillful practices. He is the only professor who has instructed me, but I've heard from many that he is the best in Spokane. Smash also has a very positive and helpful environment. Very conducive to learning and growing.

My daughter loves going to class and has gained strength, balance and confidence. As well as Sensei…read moreRobert is an amazing instructor. I recommend this studio to everyone.

I have visited this academy a few times when I visit Cd'A. Great group of people who all want to…read moreget better at Jiu Jitsu together. Good mix of male and female jiujiteiros. Instructors are professional and knowledgeable. I learn something new every time I visit and I leave better than I arrived. This would be where I would train if I lived here.

The gym was clean, the owner was kind and welcoming, and we had great training at their open mat…read more We will definitely drop in again when we are visiting the area next.

Eva is amazing! I…read morehave done more without classes than I can count and hers is the first one that had me gaining strength, muscle, and definition all while losing some extra weight! Her workouts are super varied so your body doesn't stop benefiting from strict routine. She is super reasonable and modifies exercises based on your needs whether due to level of experience or to injury. I love Eva and the class!

I'm not the type to post negative reviews -- I've sat with this for nine months, reflecting and…read moretrying to move on. But I feel a responsibility to speak up in case it helps another parent avoid what we experienced. My daughter danced at Darla's for four years. For recreational classes, the experience was fine. If your child wants to take dance for fun and stay out of the competitive world, this studio might be okay. But once she joined the competitive team at age 9, everything changed. The culture on the team is toxic. I've witnessed moms whisper about how controlling Darla is when she's not around, only to fall silent when she enters the room. I've seen her speak negatively about other parents in front of team moms. She plays favorites, pits team members against each other, and regularly belittles dancers -- sometimes in front of their peers, sometimes in front of other parents. I've seen girls get visibly anxious the moment they realize Darla is at the studio. One day, I came in late to pick up my daughter, and a mom -- not a team mom, just another parent -- looked at me with wide eyes and said, "She just screamed at your kid." She looked genuinely shocked. That moment became a turning point for me. It hit me that someone who hadn't been groomed to think this was normal could immediately see how wrong it was. The rest of us had been slowly conditioned -- desensitized -- to just accept it. Seeing that mom's genuine reaction showed me how far off course things had gotten. Darla has publicly scolded children, held meetings to call them out, and asked their teammates to choose sides: "Who's right -- me or her?" She once pointed her finger in my face and called my daughter "irresponsible" -- in front of other parents -- simply because she forgot her jazz shoes. Even after the consequence of sitting out (which was fair), Darla brought it up again the next class and continued to humiliate her. These are young kids. She makes under-10-year-olds cry and critiques them harshly, even when she isn't the dance teacher. I've had multiple teachers personally apologize to me for Darla's behavior. She has even commented on girls' bodies, telling one young dancer that she'd "look better after puberty when she thins out." And while teachers clearly know this behavior is wrong -- because they apologize for it -- they still allow it, saying things like "She gets like that with everyone." That's not accountability. That's enabling. Yes, she gives discounts -- but only to her favorites. I know a mom who stayed because she simply couldn't afford to leave. Darla gave her daughter a financial break that allowed her to continue dancing, and this mom felt trapped. But think about that: if your child were in a relationship where someone was cruel but financially supportive, would you want them to stay? Abuse doesn't stop being abuse because it's packaged with a "deal." Another time, a family didn't pay for competitions the year before, and Darla just said, "Make it even -- I covered it." But that same grace isn't extended to everyone -- only those she favors. The favoritism is clear, and kids can feel it. Eventually, you see it happen to others so many times that when it finally happens to your child, you think, "Oh, I've seen her do this to others -- this is normal." It's not. And the worst part is how quickly we all became numb to it. We're at the end of the season now, and recently, while driving home, my daughter looked at me and said with genuine surprise, "I don't think I've been yelled at one time at this new studio." As I kept driving, a tear rolled down my cheek. The fact that I ever allowed an adult to belittle her -- and that she thought it was normal -- will haunt me. She didn't deserve that. No child does. And I already know what will happen after I post this -- Darla will most likely comment something negative about me. She'll say I "let the team down" because I left right before competition. You know what? I did. And I own that. My choice was to either finish the season at the cost of my child's mental health or walk away and teach her that her self-worth matters more than anything. I chose her. And I would again. Since leaving, my daughter has never been embarrassed, never been yelled at for forgetting a move, never been called out in front of her peers, never once been made to feel small. She dances with joy again. That's the difference. To the team moms who are still there: I don't know how you stay. Even if your child is treated well, they see how others are treated. That energy surrounds them 4-5 days a week. What message is that sending them? I really hope Darla is able to read this and see how we all feel -- and that finally, one mom was able to come forward with the truth. Maybe that can create change.

My daughter has been dancing here for 2 years now. The teachers are absolutely fantastic, my…read moredaughter has excelled so much and heading for competition. Darla (owner/teacher) is the best! She has a heart for dance and loves all of her students. Extremely fair tuition fees! Come and check it out. P.s The parents are pretty awesome too.

So far I have only gone for my initial consultation so I will update this if something changes. But…read morethey seem to have a good program and Mike paud attention to my needs and seemes passionate about the work he is doing so let the races begin

Show your body some love! I love Exercise Institute. In and out in 15 minutes twice a week, it…read moredoesn't get any better than that. Mike and his team take the guess work out of working out. They walk through every machine and every workout and guide you every step of the way. No need to spend hours at the gym every week - I spend 30 minutes a week and feel great! I've seen more results out of this intense workout than I have in other training programs and gym classes. I highly recommend Exercise Institute for all your workout needs.