Would highly recommend to anyone. Dropped in for a quick Saturday lift and they were able to…read morecorrect my snatch over the course of an hour!!

So let me start by saying this - I'm by no means some fitness buff. I was always athletic & have…read morehad some good runs at the gym here and there, but it's really be a good 5 years since I've had any sort of regular exercise routine. In other words, I'm just your average 30 something mom who has not made herself a top priority and has gotten a little "soft". I have tried CrossFit twice before but didn't have a good experience so I didn't last long. I felt intimidated by the moves, the cliques within the gym, and the pressure to always be increasing weight when I knew I needed to focus more on form. For some reason, I decided to give it one more go because, well, it was time to do something for me. I heard about CF Steelhead and wanted to give it a shot because a) I had heard really great things about the owners/trainers, 2) it was close to my house, and c) I finally admitted that I need motivation to work out. It's now been two weeks and I finally feel that passion (albeit not the culty obsession) about CrossFit. I credit it entirely to Laura and Ty who have been so welcoming, friendly, and inspiring. You can tell how dedicated not only to their new business venture, but to their customers who they obviously care about. This morning I could barely lift my arms to take my shirt off after my work out, but it is a surprisingly good feeling. I look forward to taking a peek at the website every night to see what the workout is going to be the following morning and don't get discouraged when I see that there will be elements like push ups, pull ups, and double unders because even though I suck at them now, I finally feel confident that I will one day master them. Perhaps one day I will even be one of those dorks who is constantly posting pictures of themselves of Facebook doing 150 lb. over head squats. Okay, probably not, but I am still pretty ecstatic to have found this place. Thanks Laura and Ty for doing what you do. You guys are the best and am ecstatic to be a part of your crew!

What a wonderful place to go for Pilates. The team is absolutely wonderful, there are classes for…read moreevery skill level and if you need help modifying a move, they know how to guide you. Everyone in classes are supportive, encouraging and non-judgmental. It's an important part of my schedule and I have had awesome results!

I Love Iron Haven Gym! I found Snow and Iron Haven Fitness…read moreafter herniating at L4/L5 for the second time in 5 years. I had done multiple rounds of physical therapy and cortisone shots. My second herniation was devastating to me and I was afraid to move my body. I had thought that the work outs that I had been doing were helping to develop the core strength that I needed to not reinjure. In reality the cortisone had really just been masking further damage and I was reinforcing a lifetime of bad habits. It was suggested to me that a personal trainer could be beneficial. After speaking with a few trainers, Snow (proprietor of Iron Haven) and I decided we would work together. I AM SO GRATEFUL. Snow is hypercompetent, is able to take in the limitations that her clients may have to overcome and build a personalized program to help bring you back up to a level of functionality. Our exercises change and vary every session, which is great for me because the variability keeps it interesting and engaging. We work on mobility and flexibility, which has been a game changer for me and foundational in the progress I have been able to make in injury recovery. Snow is the exact bridge I needed between physical therapy and the real world. In two month I can feel the difference in my strength and abilities. We also work heavily on proper body mechanics, which has been imperative in my recovery. Snow is able to pivot with ease the day of a session if my back is flaring and I love that. I never feel like I can't go to the gym because I know that there is always something I can work on because she has given me that confidence. I have been so thrilled with the results that I bought my husband a 5 pack of sessions with her and he is also super stoked with his progress! I recommend Snow and Iron Haven emphatically, her husband also offers personal training! Whether you are like me and wondering where do you go after physical therapy to avoid reinjury or like my husband who is looking for gains, Iron Haven is your gym! They offer personal training, crossfit classes, nutritional guidance and more. They are versatile, educated, and capable of helping you achieve your personal goals, whether that is injury recovery and regaining confidence or more body building and competitive lifting. I have never been a gym person and now, I can say that I'm right where I'm supposed to be with the people I'm supposed to be there with.

I couldn't say finer things about the community (not just gym!) at Iron Haven. Snow, Nate and the…read morerest of the team put so much into creating an environment where everyone is welcome and able to meet (no, exceed!) their goals. The Level Method meets people where they are and moves them up a ladder towards greater achievement - from no pullups to 10, from 200 lbs to 175 - the examples of outperformance by members at Iron Haven are legion. The workouts are varied, challenging, thought provoking (yes!) and fun. I've been working out for years and learn something new every day I walk through the door. No more dreary workouts in the garage or sleepy gyms! I'd give them more than 5 stars if I could. Come say hello!

I started going to Gina for private sessions around a year ago but have since started taking…read moreclasses in the new space. Gina herself is lovely, incredibly knowledgeable about pilates and has helped me work on some sticky spots (i have no major injuries). I have only taken the level 1 classes and open classes but they move quickly enough without you feeling like you are left behind. The space just opened so the machines are clean and new plus after each class you wipe them down with cleaning solution so things should stay that way. Oh, and the studio is down the driveway of the house, the garage holds the space for private classes while the group classes are held down the driveway and to the right tucked in the basement apartment.

We decided to try this place out after wife passed by its sign in a residential area of astoria…read more The pilates studio is in the basement accessible from the back of a condo building. It seems fairly newly renovated with new equipments and good ambience. Our instructor was friendly and helpful. We had good experience with a few sessions here.

I love Alma Collective! The studio is so beautiful/ aesthetic, which makes going to class such a…read morefun experience. Everyone there is so kind and welcoming. The instructors are very encouraging and push me to be stronger. I absolutely love Alma and would recommend it for first time Pilates or hopefully your new Pilates spot!

Be aware: If your body doesn't conform to a certain (undefined and mysterious) size, you will not…read morebe allowed to take classes here. And you'll have to have a few awkward and shaming conversations. I was excited to see a new locally-owned pilates spot near my home and I signed up for a monthly membership that included mat and reformer Pilates on October 28, 2025. I have over 500 hours of reformer Pilates experience including private lessons and group lessons. I also weigh roughly 300 lbs. I've never had an issue at any other studio. I attended four reformer classes in November and received no feedback or corrections from the instructor during any of these classes. Then, the instructor/owner Kait began texting me to block me from attending additional classes. She told me I could not attend Reformer Flow or Reformer Sculpt, stating they "required approval." This was never disclosed during signup or on the website. When I signed up for Mat Pilates, she cancelled it, texting: "I'm not confident we can safely accommodate in that room with the current spacing." She wrote "Our mat room is very tight with only a few inches between mats and I always wish we had more space." I ultimately learned that my body size meant I wouldn't be allowed to take classes here. What made it especially painful was that when the texts started, I went in to discuss the situation in person. Even after that conversation, where I was told I'd have access to classes, I was still shut out. Kait asked me to pause my membership until they create a "modification-friendly class option" sometime in the future. With no classes available to me, I requested cancellation. I sat with this for several weeks before posting. I'd hoped the studio would at least update their website so future members would know about these restrictions upfront. They haven't. I'm sharing my experience so someone else might be spared this embarrassment and pain.

This might be a good place for an experienced practitioner to go, but it is not very welcoming to…read morebeginners. There is very little instruction on basics and fundamentals, and the head instructor makes fun of white belts on his group chat. Also, the vibe there is somewhat "culty". I received an injury at my last class and after telling the instructor that I needed at least a month to heal, I was dropped from his "list" like a hot potato before my healing time had even ended. He also regularly drops the f bomb with children there. Just something to think about if you think about enrolling your child.

The owner will try to convince you that his Jiu-Jitsu is superior to anyone else's. I've trained in…read morea lot of places but this place in particular screams "Culty." The people here are real friendly to roll with. However the overall environment was unprofessional. The head coach would often smoke pot during class hours while depending on his blue belts to direct the class. Not a good long term investment. The coach favors his competitors over casual practitioners. Would speak negatively about new students with little competitive potential. (Overweight people trying to find a nice way to get in shape, skinny guys trying to build strength and endurance, etc.) If you want your skills and talents to be exploited for the growth of some narcissistic cult leader's gym then this is the place for you.

Found this place via a flyer from the owners girlfriend when our kids started wrestling at Kid…read moreTime, she told me about the private lessons and the classes that are offered. I went in and did the private lesson....ummm I think I'm still sweating! Definitely returning.

This place is a diamond in the coal heap of dojos littered across the PNW…read more I have been to several dojos over the years finding that they all lacked in one area or more. Within five minutes of visiting this place for the first time I knew I had found what I was looking for. Not only are there several Sensei's (teachers) that train and work with students, in each class there are also a few Shihan (master teachers) that regularly guide classes and provide more instruction than you could find anywhere else. All these respectfully fall under the watchful eye of the Soke (grand master) who maintains discipline, preserves culture, and councils members and there families when needed. He is a US veteran, has actual Japanese heritage, and has been a practitioner of the style for more than half a century. He is the best bar none. He is a jewel in the community, a and treasure to the PNW. This location is the Honbu (home dojo) of the style he is the leader of. There is no better place to train within hundreds of miles, in fact, there are people who have moved from out of state to train here. I am not a student here but my children are, and I couldn't be more pleased with what my whole family has gained by being a part of this tight-knit community.

Entered my son in martial arts after being bullied in Jr high school. Discipline, focused…read moretraining. The best fight is one you don't have to fight. Self control, self confidence under a great instructor with rounded personal growth integrated as well as public service to community by students. I cant say enough.