I have been seeing Laura for the last 3+ years and I cant tell you how much my life has changed for…read morethe better. I was so nervous post knee injury getting back into weights and I feel so safe and secure training with Laura. She is the real deal!

Laura is INCREDIBLE! I started seeing her towards the end of my first trimester of pregnancy once I…read moregot some life back in me and she has been a complete lifesaver for me. I wasn't able to workout much during first trimester due to fatigue and nausea and Laura has truly helped me manage my fitness again during this pregnancy - I feel so much stronger, empowered and educated on my evolving body. She is an amazing trainer (and human!) who is very well versed in prenatal fitness - we've done a lot of work around mobility, breathing and just generally building strength and preparing my body for baby! She is so great that I started seeing her twice a week during pregnancy and she has absolutely helped me feel comfortable in my ever-changing body. I really can't imagine this pregnancy without her and her support now. I can't wait to work with her postpartum too. Thank you Laura!!!

I signed up for the introductory sessions and I am hooked. She has great personality, sense of…read morehumor, patient and caring. She creates a program that is for you and your body. She understands your limits and takes time to make sure you get it and we are focused on concentration and getting my core stronger. I also like the way this exercise sculpts my body and makes me feel feminine and sexy. I've been eating more vegan food and my body is very happy. I think it is a combination of thinking about what we eat as well and that is 80% of it said Kerri. I am grateful I found her through these amazing Yelp reviews. She is only three blocks from me in DTLA which is a huge help. As a working artist I needed to find a place that was close to my home and studio.

I like Kerri. A lot…read more 1. She's funny and says ridiculous things.. which helps get you through any self inflicted pain you may be in (self inflicted because you pay to be there). 2. You get everything from her you'd expect from a trainer. Undivided attention, workouts tailored to your needs, etc. but the biggest plus is that she's a pleasure to be around, going back to my first point. 3. She's really flexible with scheduling and tries her best to accommodate you. She probably has one of the best and most flexible cancellation policies I've seen, which just shows she's trying to help you out. Most places you have to cancel before the 24 hour time frame or else they'll charge you for the session regardless, but Kerri let's you reschedule within the week if you need to cancel in the 24 hour time frame, which is immensely helpful. 4. Fair prices, I did some research before I picked Kerri and she had some of the better pricings for private sessions And lastly (but most importantly), it works! After 3 months, I noticed real changes in my body (e.g. the emergence of muscle) which was a great change from the skinniest fat person alive (at the time). It never felt like a chore to go to her sessions and they were always semi-fun (as fun as working out can be for someone who hates it with a passion) so the three months flew by and next thing I knew, I had arm muscles! Pick Kerri as your instructor! You won't regret it!

This year I wanted to add Pilates to my routine (already doing treadmill and weights). I'd tried it…read morebefore but found it outrageously expensive, still did it anyway because I'm stubborn :) When I emailed ProBalance, Nancy suggested private sessions with Thomas F first. Best call ever. Thom actually makes it fun. He's engaging and uses great analogies so you actually understand the form. But what really sets him apart is that he faces you and shows the moves instead of just calling out the next one. He'll demo on a student too, which helps when you have no idea where your arms or legs are supposed to be (which is most of the time for me, haha). He also catches when I space out (which is most times) and gently corrects me. And mid-class? He goes around and gives everyone's calves an assisted stretch one by one. It's seriously awesome, feels like a mini massage built into your session. Six months in and I'm amazed. February me could barely control her legs. August me actually has better strength and stability. Yes, it's still expensive. But I'm grateful to Thom for making me show up every Saturday. He is a hidden gem of an instructor, the kind of teacher that makes you actually want to be there. Highly recommend!!!!

Started doing PT here. It's no pressure and lots of good techniques. Highly recommend. Very…read morefriendly

Gloria Kamil is amazing. If you are serious about your fitness goals and you want results that you…read morecan see then you came to the right place. She is always on time, professional and eager to assist you in meeting your desired goals. I am so thankful to have found her. She is also a nutritionist so she can help you not only with your workout but with meal planning and anyone who knows anything about fitness is that abs are not made in the gym, they are made in the kitchen. Thank you Gloria for helping me and can't wait for the summer! Best, Grant, S.

"I recently had the pleasure of taking part in a spring declutter & detox journey hosted by Gloria…read moreKamil of Total Fitness Transformation. I must say, the experience was outstanding, the complete journey was outlined from beginning to end. This cleansing journey was the catalyst that allowed me to reconnect and develop a healthier relationship with the right foods and improve my overall health. Gloria's expertise and dedication to her clients alone with knowledge has helped me reach my desired goal. With exercise and making the right food choices I have lost a total of 22 lbs. in 2 1/2 months. Thanks Gloria

I realize I never left a review for Leonora. Not trying to gate keep her. She's amazing. I first…read moremet Leonora in 2021 when I was looking for a doula for my 1st pregnancy. She was amazing so much that I got pregnant a second time just so she can be my doula again. Just kidding when we found out we were pregnant with our 2nd baby we just knew we needed her. Postpartum care with my firstborn after my c-section made all the difference. She has such a calm to her when she came over to talk and help us through the 4th trimester. I loved doing bodywork with her during our home visits. Fast forward to my second birth she was instrumental to helping us through the delivery and getting us to the hospital. I can't say enough good things about her. Love her prenatal and postnatal yoga classes. Love her as my doula.

If you're looking for the right prenatal/postnatal yoga instructor- LOOK NO FURTHER! I couldn't…read morepossibly say enough wonderful things about Leonora and her classes. I first started attending prenatal yoga classes with Leonora about a year ago, when I was 16 weeks pregnant. I went almost every week twice a week until the day I gave birth. (I was in early labor during her morning class!) I then started going to her postnatal yoga classes 6 weeks postpartum and went twice a week for 4 months. Leonora has an incredibly warm and thoughtful energy. She begins every class by checking in with each mom and asks about how you're feeling in your body- any specific concerns? Muscle aches or stiffness? She thoughtfully incorporates your needs into her practice. The overall vibes of each class are immaculate- non-competitive, non-judgemental, with enough space to be either as challenging or relaxing as you need. Every yoga class I went to felt amazing for my body because of the thoughtful options she provides. The postpartum classes are wonderful because people bring their babies and there's such an understanding of needing to stop what you're doing and offer a bottle/nurse/change a diaper etc. It's wonderful to be in a room full of other moms and babies-- it was a great, stress-less way to get out of the house when I was freshly postpartum. There's such a positivity and understanding aura to her classes, which breeds a wonderful community space for prenatal and postpartum moms. Leonora pays such close attention to the needs of her clients and was so good about checking in and providing thoughtful advice. I didn't hire a doula because it was my second baby and I didn't think I needed one... now I really wish I had hired Leonora to be present at my birth because things would've gone so differently if I had had her support. (DEFINITELY will hire her if we decide to do baby #3 in a few years!) Even as "just" a yoga instructor, her guidance has been such a huge part of my birth journey that I am forever grateful for. I tell EVERY pregnant mother I meet in the area to go try her classes, which are so reasonably priced it feels like a steal for the warmth and joyful nurturing she exudes.

As a health practitioner and an athlete, its always challenging to create a trusted network of…read morelike-minded professionals. Luckily I got it right with Alissa. She has been seeing my patients for as long as I have known her (almost 3 years) and I have heard nothing but praises. I tell my patients its not JUST pilates you need, its guidance, and that is what Alissa is great at, guiding your body in the right direction to reach optimum balance and sustained overall health. Pilates is the preferred method of rehab and core strengthening, and Alissa is the right person to get that job done. I have had the pleasure of experiencing her work first hand, and seeing amazing results with my patients, which gives me great confidence knowing she is capable and knowledgeable to handle the most delicate cases. These are unique characteristics not found in my instructors. I highly recommend this dedicated professional not only because she is good at what she does, but also because she has a wide knowledge base and most importantly... a caring heart.

Well, 2 years since my first review and I can't sing Alissa praises enough! Unfortunately I have…read morerecently moved and I miss Alissa's workouts SO MUCH! I went to her weekly before I was pregnant, throughout pregnancy and also postpartum. She is very knowledgable about the postpartum body. I have had some problems since delivery (ab separation and some minor low back pain and uneven gait) and Alissa was helping these problems. Since I moved I tried a new instructor and it made everything worse!! So now I'm in physical therapy, doing really well, and guess what exercises I'm doing with my PT? The same ones that Alissa would run me through! I so wish I could continue to see Alissa for the amazing whole body workout and seriously, the stress would just melt away! I miss you Alissa xoxoxo!

Been struggling with chronic pain on my left side--hip, QL, shoulder. Chiropractic has provided…read morerelief, but I needed a way to keep my body in alignment between visits. Then I found Valerie Loo, and wow--she's incredible! Instead of just treating the pain, she finds what's out of alignment and teaches me how to correct it using Counter-shapes tailored to my body's unique movement patterns (quirks really). I don't think I've ever worked with a PT who truly understands how everything is connected. One time, my shoulder was hurting, and she had me do a foot exercise--not touching my shoulder at all-- the pain went away. So wild! What she teaches is like self-massage that actually gets to the knot--not just by pressing on it, but by using movements to retrain my body. Now, the pain stays away for days! And when it sneaks back in, I know exactly what to do to reset and feel good again! Valerie doesn't just "hand me the fish" so to speak--she teaches me how to fish, so I can take care of my body (at home) instead of relying on constant treatments. So grateful for this woman and her work. If you've noticed limits in your movement or want to move better while improving your posture and alignment, this is for you. She calls her method "prehab" (preventative rehab)-- it's a game-changer!

Valerie is awesome! I tried a Loo Movement class because I wanted to work on improving my posture…read moreand spinal mobility. I saw how inflexible my father was as he aged and wanted to avoid the same fate. At first I thought I was just coming to do stretches in a class and I wasn't sure it would stick. But then, I realized I was being taught a modality to move through life, and now I have a whole new appreciation of what Valerie is teaching. Valerie taught me to know what good alignment feels like. Now, I can tune into how my body feels and make adjustments on the fly. I have a new awareness of my spine and how it affects all of my movement. I can turn my head around and see behind me more easily. I stand with more confidence and feel more grounded. It's like my body was craving this... I just needed to listen to it. An unexpected perk of attending class has been the wonderful Loo Movement community! I always enjoy the caring attention Valerie gives in class. Afterwards it feels like I got a massage. The difference is that Valerie taught me to do it myself. This is the best I've felt in my body since I can remember!

The Rebalance Pilates studio in Alameda is light, well equipped, spotlessly clean and located in a…read moregarden like courtyard off Ballena Bay. Added perk - there is always plenty of free parking. The owner, Jamie Soper, is that unique combination of drill sergeant and cheerleader; both kind-hearted and tough. Also funny, personable and knowledgeable. Almost magically, Jamie helps me push just a little bit farther than I think I can go. She manages to meet and support me where ever I am. Important, since I'm a person with some long term injuries and a few ongoing health issues. Even if/when I'm complaining, I truly enjoy every session - and walk out feeling so much better than when I arrived. Have also come to appreciate Alameda, welcoming the difference between its secluded atmosphere and the more urban Pilates studios I've been to in Berkeley and in Oakland.

I can't say enough great things about Rebalance Pilates and Jaime…read more I came to her after a bad chiropractic experience left me in severe pain -- constant back spasms, hip pain, and sciatica. I was bedridden for days. I couldn't run, could barely walk quickly, and bending over felt impossible. Even turning over in bed was a struggle, and lying on my back would trigger more pain. This went on for months. After seeing an orthopedic surgeon, I knew I needed help -- just not the kind that was being recommended. That's when I looked into Pilates and found Jaime. With her deep knowledge of the body and movement, Jaime helped me rebuild my strength, improve mobility, and steadily reduce my pain. The first few weeks of Pilates were tough, but in the best way. I could feel my body waking up and getting stronger. Week after week, we worked on core strength, planking, targeted muscle work, stretching tight areas, and so much more. A year later, my sciatica is gone, my hip pain is 95% improved, and my back is no longer in constant spasms. I can pop out of bed, walk quickly, run, and move without fear. I feel stronger than I have in years, and I'm so thankful I chose to work with Jaime. She truly helped put my body back together. I'm incredibly grateful and highly recommend Rebalance Pilates to anyone dealing with pain or mobility issues. Her studio offers a variety of equipment, so every session feels personalized and tailored to exactly what you need. Plus, she makes it fun and delivers an amazing workout!