Parking on Saturdays (when the Grand Lake Farmers Market is also on) is not easy but for the quality of classes at PrecisionPoint Pilates, it's worth leaving home a little extra early to nab a spot. I'm a big fan of Michelle Danna's classes. She keeps things varied (I never think to look at the clock when she's teaching), has an eagle eye for form and is just a joy to be around. I've worked out in both the reformer room and the springboard room (sometimes both in one class) and can vouch that both are clean and well maintained. Recently, the Saturday class I'd been taking with Michelle dropped off the schedule and I was sad to see it go. Then, almost like magic, I received a call from PrecisionPoint Pilates telling me it was back on. I found this to be a super considerate (and smart!) move on their part and I really appreciated being able to get my stretch on last Saturday because of it. If you're looking for a relaxed and welcoming Pilates studio in the Grand Lake area, PrecisionPoint Pilates is it. read more

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I have to update my review as it's been a couple years and I still wish that I got to spend everyday at PrecisionPoint! I look forward to Amy's weekly class online and love in person privates with Bonnie and Nadya. I continued doing Pilates throughout my second pregnancy and after my baby was born. I think I got back to "normal" even quicker the second time around thanks to pilates. All of the instructors are so thoughtful about exercises and adjustments to deal with my diastasis recti and got me to a place where my body is strong enough and I felt comfortable to do everything I want to. wish I got to go more often! read more

I wanted to write a review of Precision Pilates after the first session or two, (I was so happy!) but I thought I'd wait a while and see what happened...Now it's been 3 months and I want to tell you, if you've ever considered Pilates, go here! Go now! I am so thrilled beyond description by what I've found in this little place. But the "what" is really "who" - and that "who" is Magdalena. First, let me tell you that I'm one of those injured people, with all kinds of strange things happening in my lower back, hips, and SI joint area--pain and pain and pain. I have tried all kinds of things, (chiro, massage, yoga, inversion therapy, physical therapy, meds.) over ten years, and nothing has helped. So I wanted someone who would work closely with me and slowly and help me heal my injured body--and also help me figure out what's been going on. Magdalena did that. And much more. Magdalena has really helped me get to know my body--which muscles are not working well, which are overcompensating, which are super tight, how certain movements might aggravate my discs and SI, and how to prevent making those movements. She is so positive and attentive and tuned in. I work just at the very edge of my comfort - so that it never really feels hard, but I am building strength, stability, and motion. Now, the best thing about Magdalena might be her vast knowledge of many areas of healing and health. After working together for a couple months, she suggested a nutritional supplement for building connective tissue and joint flexibility. I started taking it (2 weeks ago now) and since then have had NO pain. This is after years of chronic pain. I suspect it's the combination of the Pilates (I definitely feel stronger) and the supplement. I'm not going to stop doing either! Magdalena really listens to me and what I'm saying about my body. She's so encouraging and positive and responsive to whatever I need. There have been times when I've just wanted to hug her--I've never had someone work this closely with me on my chronic physical issues, and who seems to care so much too. It's such a relief to have someone else helping figure this out. I have taken a couple other classes with other instructors, and I really liked Amy's class, but a class is a class. I realize now that if you have injuries and really need that one on one attention and exercises tailored exactly to your needs, it's worth getting private instruction. I hope that I'll soon be strong enough to be able to take classes, though. I would love to do Pilates five times a week! I thought about private Pilates instruction for years but felt like too much money to spend. I have made all kinds of financial adjustments now so that I can continue taking private classes with Magdalena - it's SO worth it, without a doubt. read more

I am having the best time at PrecisionPoint Pilates! The instructors really are focused on getting the clients to understand each movement and why its important. The atmosphere is warm and friendly the space cozy, professional and inclusive. I've gone at various times and each instructor had their own style of making the class fit each of our needs. I am so happy I decided to bring my body to a space that respects and honors where their clients are in their program from beginners to advanced. My body is sore and happy! read more

I need to add my grain of salt here! Also, sorry if my English isn't perfect, my mother tongue is French ;) (facultative, but insightful) Background story: After having read some incredible Yelp reviews, I've decided to write to Bonnie to explain my health situation. I have tricky scoliosis that have given me a lot of chronic pain throughout the years (neck pain, lower back pain, compressed diaphragm, femoropatellar syndrome and recently acute psoas pain). I've seen a LOT of specialists back in Québec, Canada. I have spent a lots of money and energy in the aim of healing. But most of the time, I went back home with more pain than relief. In the last 5 months, I had so much pain that I could hardly walk for days. I'm 26 years old, and I thought that it would be a loooong way before I would go back to ''normal''. After more than 1 year and half of rehabilitation back in Canada, I decided to listen to my inner voice and try a new specialist one last time. What have I found at PrecisionPoint? I had nothing to loose, I wanted to try their rehabilitation private session. I did 3 private sessions with Josselyn and I have to say she has been a real MIRACLE in my life. She knows how to handle scoliosis, and after one session only I felt entirely relief (my abdomen was flat again and I felt I could breath better, my groin was practically aligned, and my psoas pain was less intense.) After 3 sessions, I feel more alive than ever! I practically cannot believe it. Two days ago I was able to hike (an easy trail of more than 400 feets!) at Crater Lake. I'm able to partner dance again! I feel that my life is under control, literally. Josselyn is very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. I want to thank Precision Point, because I really feel that with Josselyn help, I will be able to say farewell to my chronic pain sooner than I thought! read more

I am in perpetual pursuit of fitness, so I'm always doing a lot of running and spinning and resistance training. I got tempted by a Groupon for pilates, waited almost a year to use it, and finally turned up to make use of it before it expired. I was skeptical about what I'd get out of pilates... it's not building endurance like running does. I'm not increasing my flexibility the way I would in a good yoga class or building strength like I would with consistent weight training. But I do come out of class feeling tall and lean and graceful. I get at least an hour of deludedly feeling like I'm a pretty, pretty ballerina. And my teacher, Magdalena, is really just a dollop of sunshine-y great. She doesn't seem to let me get away with slacking on anything, but also really focuses on what I'm strong at. She's so encouraging and always emphasizes what a good job I'm doing, that I genuinely leave feeling accomplished and pleased with myself. When it comes to exercise and fitness, I'm incredibly hard on myself... disappointed that I didn't do it better, faster harder, always pushing to get it right. I do it because I *should* or because I want to accomplish a goal. The classes and private instruction I've taken at Precision Point are probably the first experience I've had in exercising because I like it and I want to. read more

It is not an exaggeration to say that Bonnie saved me from a downward spiral of pain and inactivity. I had had severe back problems for the previous four years. Before that I had been in great shape. I tried yoga, chiropractic, physical therapy, and injections. Finally I agreed to have major back surgery (removal of synovial cysts and fusion at L4-L5). After the expected year of recovery and physical therapy, I was still weak and in pain and feeling hopeless about recovering my health. I signed up for several private sessions with Bonnie. She was patient and understanding. She showed me how out of balance my body was from years of pain. She showed me how slight unevenness in my posture was putting stress on joints and causing pain. After just a month of weekly private sessions, I was feeling better and in much less pain. Muscles that had not been firing were working again. Bonnie told me I was at the point where I could join classes. I have been taking classes several times a week since with Bonnie, Heather, Amy and Paige. Classes are small (between 3 and 6 people) and all of the instructors are vigilant about slight imbalances. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. I could not be happier with my experience. read more

I train with Ashley and she is deceptively tough! Her super friendly sweet demeanor keeps everything positive and her workout progress as your skill increases. The studio in general is very mellow with great natural lighting and everyone is very friendly but no sales person feel which I really enjoy! The classes fill up fast do be sure to book in advance! read more

I have been going to Precision Point Pilates for 4 years. Bonnie and her staff saved my life. When I first came in I was suffering from back pain and leg pain I felt my life was over. Started working with Bonnie and after 1 year I regained all my strength back and live a pain free life. they are true healers. read more

A friend gave me a Groupon for PrecisionPoint. So far I love them. Elissa is fantastic, not one of those perky tight instructors who make you feel like you just can't quite do anything right. She knows her stuff but is relaxed and funny. If you wanted to try Pilates but were intimidated, definitely come to her beginners class. You'll get over that quickly. read more

Paige is a miracle worker, period. I've had lingering back pain (we're talking for a year) that went away permanently within the first few weeks of visiting her. Previously I had visited physical therapists, massage, chiropractor, acupuncture, reiki therapists, had MAT, ART techniques performed with no relief. She's incredibly in tune with the human body, knowledgeable in a wide number of disciplines and uses a combination of each as necessary- which is key- no need to schedule one appt with someone for pilates, one for massage, etc.. She is focusing on fixing the root of the problem, not the immediate symptom- which will help prevent re-occurrences of the injury. I just really can't say enough about her- she's a life saver and a wonderful person. I highly recommend visiting her at PrecisionPoint! read more

Till recently I was a regular at Precisionpoint Pilates. I lived really close to the place so the convenience was what first took me there. I went only for a few months before we changed houses and it became too far for me. But in those few months I felt it really made a change to my core strength. The teachers are all very friendly and nice though not all of them will challenge you in the same way and some are just more knowledgeable than the others and can make small changes to your position that makes an exercise much more difficult and effective. But you can try different timings till you find the person and time slot that works best for you. They have a really good deal in the one month package. read more

This is the second pilates studio I've tried and I feel that all you need to do is buy a pilates book and a few very basic tools to do at home. If you're wealthy and have a lot of disposable income, joining a class won't hurt, but this studio is small and cramped. For the price, I feel a larger space would be better. There are a few boxy rooms that you'll move around in to complete your workout. I am pretty tall and found someone's feet were inches from my face in the room where there isn't machines. For the short time I was there(50 min) the class was in the room with no machines because another class was being conducted in the machine room. The final 10 minutes we were in the machine room. I felt very rushed. Some time goes into adjusting the machines and cleaning the equipment after using. So, I felt like I was cheated out of a full workout. Not for me. The only positive was that the instructor whose name escapes me was kind and spirited. read more

Magdalena - petite, blond, former dancer with a gentle manner who is a highly observant diagnostician - this is what I've learned from her after 5 privates: 1. Muscles at rest should be like butter - not rock hard. Chronically tight muscles are weak muscles because they can't elongate & shorten. 2. Stretch muscles not joints (over stretching joints is a bad thing, as I've discovered in my own yoga practice) 3. Breathe like I'm breathing into my V----- (yes, she said that during session #1 - I knew immediately I was going to get along with her) 4. Allow my sitz bones be wide and contract the frontal pelvic floor muscles, like I am stopping my pee 5. Rolling on balls of various sizes - small ones for pectoral muscles, larger ball for scalene (around neck) and around gluteal muscles and psoas (front) and lower abdomen (massaging organs) - I come 10 minutes early for our sessions and I do this on my own (or try to - some of this is painful, or at least it was for the first few times). 6. Sitting on a ball as if I am hatching an egg (very uncomfortable but it does wonders for relaxing rear pelvic floor muscles & lower back) 7. Twisting middle/upper spine is good; twisting lower spine is bad 8. Chronic tension in neck is result of weak lower/mid back muscles. Sessions with Magdalena are focused on the following: 1. discovering reasons for my lower back pain; 2. strengthening the right muscles (like the multifidus of the lower spine) by exercises that don't involve much movement. After watching me walk back and forth the room, Magdalena observed I am holding my upper and middle spine stiffly and tucking in my pelvis, so she has me do exercises to increase the mobility of my middle and upper spine and releasing area between my sitz bones. Magdalena asks me for feedback after each exercise. She tailors our sessions towards a specific goal - like stretching my psoas. She noticed immediately that I don't like working in neutral spine and now has me do exercises in neutral spine (but still contracting my front half pelvic floor muscles for support) and as a result, my lower back feels more free, I am actually less "stiff" in the mornings and can bend over more easily to brush my teeth. Hooray. It's been hard "letting go" of what I am accustomed to from working with my regular Pilates teacher Karinne who took time off to have a baby last October. I have yet to do any "big movement" exercises on the reformer, cadillac, chair or mat (though Magdalena promises we will work up to it. Additionally, I have to request ab exercises (and then I feel the burn due to long sets). However, Magdalena's thoughtful, "deep muscle" approach is making a positive difference in my lower back, so bought a ten pack after a few sessions with her. The studio layout is as follows - reception area (with bench) and desk (staffed in the AM till early PM), a mat room, a Cadillac/chair room, a reformer room, a large bathroom, a personal belongings storage area. Impressive array of equipment - more balls - hard & soft than I have seen in any Pilates studio. Well organized, clean. There is neighborhood parking (read signs for street cleaning) but so far I have been able to WALK from my house to the studio. Takes me 30 minutes including hills. Would advise scheduling private sessions after the AM/Noon group classes, otherwise the the atmosphere feels "hectic". Thank you Yelp for enabling me to find Precision Point Pilates & Magdalena. Thank you Bonnie (owner of PPP) for patiently & pleasantly answering all my emails. read more

I started going to this studio in August 2011 (back when it was Ellie Herman Studio) courtesy of a Groupon deal and I'm so glad I did! What I don't know is why it has taken me so long to write a review. I love this place and it has only gotten better since Bonnie took over the studio last year and it became PrecisionPoint. The instructors are phenomenal - I did several private sessions with Anne at the beginning to help familiarize myself with the fundamentals and have since been a regular in classes taught by Anne, Bonnie, Heather, Magdalena, Britt, and Elisa. All of them are top notch. What I really appreciate is the fact that each class has a maximum of five students - which means even in a "class" setting, you get very personalized attention. The instructors keep a very close eye on form (which is key in pilates) and will give you verbal cues in class to correct your form or give you a prop that will force you into correcting it. When you're a regular in class (or also have private sessions with the instructor who's teaching), the instructor will actually remember the adjustments you typically require and correct them right off the bat. For example, the instructors know that I am really short so will automatically hand me a foam roller to place against the shoulder blocks on the reformer during the plank series; or, I am sometimes handed a pinky ball to balance between my ankles to make sure I focus my energy along the mid-line of my body when doing leg work on the reformer. The results of all of this instruction are noticeable - I am so much stronger! I have tried a couple of other studios in the past and based on my experience combined with what I hear from friends who take pilates reformer classes elsewhere, I am certain that this level of attention and instruction is not typical. PrecisionPoint will continue to be my only source for pilates. Really - why would anyone go anywhere else? read more

I have been training with Amy Delong-Martin at PrecisionPoint Pilates since 2012. I see her twice a week, once in a private session and once in a class setting. I first sought out pilates in an effort to battle chronic back pain and sciatica, the result of a slipped disc, typified by bouts of excruciating and debilitating pain induced by the slightest movement that, at it's worst, even led to a visit(s) to the emergency room. Ultimately I wanted to avoid surgery. Enter Amy and PrecisionPoint Pilates. Since working with Amy I have been, remarkably, pain free. Amy has helped me substantially strengthen my core but has also made adjustments to my neck and posture, walk and balance and my mobility and flexibility. I am now much more aware of how my body moves and functions as a whole, not just in the studio, but in my daily life as well. I'm rewarded when she challenges me to execute movements I did not think I was capable and I am able to pull it off. Amy consistently seeks out learning opportunities for herself and is always bringing a new slant back to her clients (we get nervous when we hear she's had the Joseph Pilates videos out again! ;) ). Even in the class room environment I have seen how Amy keeps an inventory of each person's specific needs and gives the class an individualized experience. In 2013 I became pregnant and initially was quite concerned that the physical stresses of pregnancy would aggravate my back injury once again. As it turned out, Amy is trained in pre-natal pilates and brought me through the pregnancy issue free and, in fact, training with her left me better prepared for both delivery and recovery. Even though I have worked almost exclusively with Amy to this point, Bonnie and her staff are super friendly and make an effort to have a personal connection with everyone who enters the studio. PrecisionPoint Pilates is a gem in the neighborhood. read more

Amy is extraordinary! I consider my time at Precision Point Pilates one of the most important investments I can make for my health and well-being. I am not new to pilates and have tried a number of places with varying levels of satisfaction. I have learned from this experience that an excellent pilates instructor requires not only a solid working knowledge of the principles of pilates, but a thorough understanding of human anatomy, and a gift for articulating exactly what it is you are being asked to do and how your body will be reacting. The instructors at Precision Point Pilates are able to do this, and have created a warm and supportive environment to help you achieve your goals. I have finally found my fit! Even in this arena of excellence, Amy stands out as extraordinary. Her understanding of human anatomy blends with her creative gift for applying pilates, and has helped me heal and strengthen my body. She is uncanny in her ability to paint verbal pictures of exactly what she wants you to do and the response you should be feeling in your body. Thank you to all of the staff there, and how wonderful that this opportunity is available to others! read more

Love, love love this place (despite hating that I have to exercise). The instructors are amazing, space is light and clean, and the results are noticeable. Definitely recommend! read more

Paige is amazing! The risk in privates is spending the money, and not getting the return. She extremely detailed, determined to figure out what it takes to strengthen your weakness and produces results. She is very strategic with time. She delivers. And she has eliminated my pain. Everyone claims finding someone for privates or personal training is about finding the right "fit", or finding someone who you get along with. I disagree, if you want results, she is the right fit. I'm sure the other trainers are great too, so book with them and leave Paige's schedule open for me! read more

Love love love this place and the instructors. What seemed like the start of sciatica was gone in a month. I dabbled in a couple other pilates places after moving away and what I noticed that at Precision, the teachers are really paying a lot of attention to who is in the class while keeping the workout challenging. Other places frequently count off too fast, as if they've never done pilates in their life as the older folks (and me!) huff n puff to keep up so that form is sacrificed for a mindless countdown. Sloooooowwww and steady gives me the best pilates work out because it's harder. Their cues are great. Bonnie, Joselyn, Elisa are a few of the teachers I've had that are wonderful. HEATHER I call my Pilates therapist. It's like she heals me physically and mentally. I started going here after some serious grief and cannot say enough how Heather helped me through a tough time just by being a present and skilled guide through this restorative, healing art. read more

Heather is amazing. I am so happy that I started pilates and actually introducing an exercise routine after many years of working too much, focusing on professional growth and ignoring my own physical fitness needs. Heather is sensitive, caring and focused on your individual needs and physical challenges. At being over 60 and needing to focusing on blood pressure and just re-balancing this studio and Heather have been a huge asset to my life. Thank you Heather read more

Two years ago I chanced upon this studio and found Pilates to be just what I was looking for. Heather has helped me a lot with posture issues including kyphosis and very tight neck, shoulder and chest muscles. I am walking so much straighter than before and my back no longer aches at work. Heather is a great teacher and keeps us all focused with humor and skillful observation and direction. I've taken classes from other teachers, too, and they're all great. I've always felt the exercises were safe and challenging and tailored to each person in the class. I highly recommend this beautiful and pleasant studio. read more

I've been going to Amy Delong-Martin for about 2.5 years and love her, the studio and her style of teaching pilates. I have been a runner my whole life and as such have tight quads and am stiff in general, plus am not overly coordinated when it comes to following along in classes. However, thanks to Amy and her way of teaching, explaining and demonstrating, not only can I understand what to do, but can also touch my toes for the first time in years! Amy is great. I would recommend her whole heartedly. read more

I have been taking privates from Heather and classes from all of the instructors for about 2 years now, and I LOVE this place. I started going to another studio on Lakeshore where they do "aerobic Pilates", and although it can be a good workout, I do NOT recommend this for anyone with injuries. I constantly felt like I was about to get hurt, and there was very little supervision or corrections, as the class sizes were large. I was so relieved to find PrecisionPoint and Heather! Heather and the other instructors there are very knowledgeable about classic pilates, and they provide a top notch work out, while at the same time improving body function, core strength, and - most importantly - working with injuries so that they do not get worse, but instead improve. When I got to Precision Point, my shoulder was popping out of its socket every few weeks. Heather added a shoulder routine to my workout to strengthen the whole area, and I have not had an incident in 10 months! Heather also works with me to correct for other structural issues, and is very thoughtful about how to modify exercises to take into account my various injuries (I also have knee and hip stuff going on). She is also a wonderful person, very flexible and accommodating with schedules, etc., and I really enjoy working with her. All in all, I love this studio and highly recommend all of the instructors! read more

I have had great experiences with Bonnie and the staff at Precision Pilates. Everyone there is friendly and helpful and the quality of the classes I have taken is very high. As someone new to pilates and having scoliosis and other back/muscle issues, they have been helpful to me in strengthening my core and giving me exercises and stretches to alleviate soreness. Highly recommend them! read more

I've been going to Bonnie for personal rehab work and taken classes with every single instructor and everyone is top notch. My sister is a Master Pilates Instructor and studio owner (unfortunately not in the Bay Area) so I have super high standards. I've been to so many pilates studios in SF and Oakland and PPP is the only studio who have lived up to my standards (and my sister's). They not only know pilates but also know bodywork and are super personable and professional. I honestly wouldn't go anywhere else for Pilates after being at PPP! read more

This place is fabulous. Elisa is a wonderful Pilates instructor, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and able to tailor my workout to just what I need at the time. I had never done Pilates and now love it. Also, Paige is expert in Hendrickson body work and massage and has helped tremendously with reworking my upper body and solving a shoulder problem. The mat class on Mondays is great too, a definite bargain. This studio has a great spirit to it. Lots of cooperative, kind, and very well-informed staff. You gotta try this place. read more

I have been going to Precision Point Pilates for over six months, and I honestly feel that it has changed my life. My instructors have been Bonnie, Magdelena and Heather and all of them are truly superb. Each one works to get the most out of me and my workout. I have to concentrate on exactly what they are telling me, so at the end of the hour, I feel as though I've been in meditation. It's as good for my head as for my body. I would recommend this studio to any woman who wants to work on strength, flexibility, and really get her body in shape! read more

I love Precision Point Pilates! I have been a client at the studio since last summer. I initial joined using the new student special. I was lucky to get Heather (now a senior trainer) as my introductory instructor! Heather is my girl -- she whipped me into shape during weekly private sessions and then I rounded out my training with 2 additional classes ever week (this package is called boot camp). The classes are fantastic -- never more than 5 people at a time so there is always individual attention. Every instructor I've worked with has been amazing. Bonnie the owner is incredible as an instructor and in business. She is very personable and responsive. I injured my knee at the end of last year when I tumbled down some stairs. I could no longer keep up the boot camp pace so I'm rehab training now with Britt who is not only a Pilates instructor but also a Physical Therapist. This studio has everything! Highly recommended!! read more

I threw my back out 3 times in one year and someone suggested I try pilates, so I was thrilled to find Heather at the lovely and friendly Precision Point Pilates. Working with Heather every week for the last three years, I've become much stronger and my back has stabilized. It hasn't gone out in the last two years, and I attribute that directly to Heather's thoughtful focused work with me. She has a wealth of experience that she draws from to work around any injury you show up with, making sure you have a successful experience. And the best part is that she makes exercise fun! She has a fantastic sense of humor and will keep you smiling even when you're working hard. She loves helping people heal and grow strong. I look forward to our sessions every week. read more

i just went for my first session with elisa- it was fabulous...can't wait to go back.