I can't say enough good things about Camille at Island Fit Pilates in Alameda. She's an absolutely…read moreamazing teacher--warm, encouraging, and incredibly knowledgeable. Every session feels both challenging and supportive. Camille has a real gift for explaining movements clearly, adjusting for different levels, and making sure you get the most out of your practice while keeping proper form and alignment. Her classes strike the perfect balance between strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. I always leave feeling stronger, more centered, and motivated to come back. Whether you're new to Pilates or experienced, Camille creates a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. If you're looking for a Pilates instructor who is professional, caring, and truly passionate about helping her students, Camille is the one!

This was such a disappointing experience. I signed up for the five class per month subscription,…read morebut immediately found it challenging to schedule classes because there's only one instructor and very few classes per week. Attendance was strangely sparse - sometimes there would be one or two other people in the class, but mostly it was just me. In hindsight, that should have been a huge red flag. In my first month, the instructor no-showed for one of my classes. I considered cancelling my subscription then and there, but she promptly apologized and credited my account, so I decided to give her another chance. In my second month, she no-showed THREE TIMES IN A ROW. I waited days for her to respond to messages. When she finally did, her messages were incoherent. She never credited my account. I cancelled my subscription and got my credit card company to refund my money. Clearly this is a pattern for her, and I can only assume she doesn't really want to be in the business of running a Pilates studio. But continuing to let people sign up and pay for expensive monthly subscriptions is SHADY if not fraudulent.

This review is long overdue. I've been coming here since September 2025 -- first for pilates, and…read morenow also a gym member. Pilates: I love attending the reformer classes, particularly Alba's and Jessica's, but I've attended most if not all of the instructors' classes and they've all been great. The weekend classes do get kind of quick so it's better to book in advance. Gym: Clean, never packed (at least when I go). I always find space to stretch with no issue and have never had to wait for what I need. People put their weights back. There are spray bottles and cloths to wipe what you use after. The bathrooms are clean, and the red light sauna is a treat (honestly my deciding factor for adding the membership lol). I've yet to use the cold plunge or the showers. You get $10 off when you have more than 1 membership. I had a billing issue in the beginning and they were very responsive and helpful. All together I pay $164/mo for both. The lack of a parking lot is a mild inconvenience, but street parking is hardly an issue with all the residential streets with free parking around Park. Great gym!!

This gym is hands down one of the best I've been to. It's always clean, well-organized, and…read moreequipped with everything you need--plenty of machines, free weights, and space to work out comfortably. Even during busy hours, it never feels overcrowded. The staff is friendly, professional, and genuinely welcoming. You can tell they care about creating a positive environment for all fitness levels. The atmosphere is motivating without being intimidating, which makes it easy to stay consistent. I can't recommend my personal trainer (Katherine) and Rise highly enough! From day one, they've been professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in my progress. Every workout is well-structured, challenging, and tailored to my goals and fitness level. They push me just the right amount while always making sure my form is correct and that I'm training safely. If you're looking for a trainer who is reliable, encouraging, and results-driven, this is absolutely the one. Worth every penny!

This is truly a Pilates Oasis!!!! I have been doing reformer Pilates on and off for 10 years and…read moredespite this being an intro class, I FEEL THE BURN AND IT FEELS SO GOOD! The vibes in this studio are immaculate and I'm very appreciate that Nati spent the time to explain everything because I brought my mom for an intro reformer class and she loved it! Parking is easy, it's on the street! You need a code to get into the area, but once you have the code it's easy. Really excited for this spot, I love the thought and care that went into the studio design as well as the quality of the equipment!

The Oasis is a new-ish pilates studio in Oakland. Opened in February…read more Plenty of street parking available and after you register, an email reminder is sent with instructions to find The Oasis. Studio is beautiful and aesthetic, yet functional. Loved the Reformer + Strength class that I tried. I've done both separately before, but it was refreshing to have them combined. For the strength training, you can customize by picking the dumbbells/kettlebells weight. Not intimidating at all, even for first timers! Nati is the best - she truly forms a community at the studio. Several regulars that are all friendly! :)

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!

Breathing Room Yoga is such a beautiful, calming space. From the moment you walk in, you can feel…read morethe grounding energy. The plants, the natural light, and the thoughtful studio design create an atmosphere that feels both peaceful and inspiring. My absolute favorite class is Intentional Flow on Thursdays with Aviva. It is the perfect balance of movement, breath, and presence. I always leave feeling stronger, clearer, and completely reset. I honestly wish they offered this class more than once a week because it is that good. The overall experience, from the warm welcome to the flow of the class itself, feels intentional and uplifting. It is a space that truly supports both body and mind. Highly recommend if you are looking for a studio with beautiful energy and meaningful classes

I came for a drop in class from out of town. The studio is a beautiful space, however the teacher,…read morewho opened the studio, did not arrive until about 4 minutes before the class started. It is considerate, professional and standard operating procedure to have the studio and space open for 15 minutes before class. Students need time to use the bathroom, settle in, grab props, and take a few quiet minutes to themselves before beginning practice. Instead, there were 7 of us standing outside by the door waiting in the sun and it was a very odd dynamic when the teacher parked and arrived to let us all in because the teacher should ALWAYS arrive before the students if there is no open door/front desk. The teacher did not mention specifically which props to have for practice, so every time we did a movement with a new prop, about half of the students had to get up and grab them from the prop room which is very disruptive to practice. Lastly, the teacher guided students into trying Handstand without making space for alternatives like Dolphin or Headstand, and more importantly without any of the basic energetic cues for hands, elbows, and shoulders that are strictly necessary to provide students for this posture in order to protect your neck and shoulders.

This was my first time doing pilates (I have studied a number of different martial arts and yoga…read moreover the years, but it's been more than a decade!). I attended a noon class and the instructor/owner Nicole was great - she is clearly a very naturally gifted body worker, and she is also extremely knowledgeable and accomplished when she demonstrates her technique. She is very exact and can explain the various stretches and moves in articulate detail. I would have been intimidated by this, but she is also a very warm and encouraging (read: forgiving) instructor, perfect for a novice such as myself. The more advanced students also seemed to get a lot out of her nuanced adjustments and corrections: She was also able to move fluidly between students with a very wide range of experience and capability. I also noticed that the studio interior was well designed for pilates and bodywork. The space was not overly "woo woo" like some yoga studios you see these days, but also not cold like a gym; it was the perfect combination that communicated "this is a kind and nurturing place, and we also intend to do serious work on your body." I plan to return when my schedule allows and would highly recommend this place for anyone interested in starting pilates or continuing a practice you already have in motion.

I somewhat enjoyed the few sessions here, however I feel for the price, I did not get my moneys…read moreworth. Both times I went there were interruptions because a few other people needed special attention during class session which are costly minutes. I realize that's the down side of taking a class vs private. But a private session well over 100 isn't within my budget. It's too bad Pilates is so expensive because I'd like to try more classes. I took the classes with the owner and she was extremely knowledgeable, but rather than having long winded explanations of the history of Pilates, more attention to the workout would be best.

Having fallen into a demotivated state of general disrepair, and with a painful shoulder that had…read morebecome almost "frozen" through lack of use, I tried Pilates training with Lucie and haven't looked back. She has brought me up to speed at a pace that's realistic but always challenging and engaging. It's exciting to have recovered almost 100% range of motion in my shoulder, which is now virtually pain-free, and to regain muscle tone everywhere. Lucie is patient, easy-going, and has a knowledge base of, apparently, hundreds of different exercises, poses and motions to work every muscle group. She is a keen observer, and will make adjustments or introduce new activities on the fly, to target an underperforming body part. I can't recommend her highly enough!

I've been training with Lucie for 2 years several days a week. She is the perfect trainer for me…read more She knows how to exhibit the exact balance of encouragement and challenge. She is in tune with my capabilities, encourages me to challenge myself and has a million different types of exercises to work each muscle group. I also take pilates with her and she has all the latest equipment and expertise to lead you through a challenging pilates session in alignment with your physical ability. I wouldn't train with anyone else.

Life changing amazing classes. I attend three times a week and the gym is a great setup, spacious…read moreand well ventilated. Clarissa's passion shines through her commitment to provide stretches, exercises and sessions focused on maintaining and tuning our bodies for everyday activities. I play basketball indoors regularly and these classes have complimented that activity for better stamina and movement. Motivated every class because Clarissa does a fantastic job of mixing up themes and focuses. The play lists are great as well :) This is coming from someone who has never done yoga, HIT, core or any type of group classes. Check it out!

I am 61 yrs old with rheumatoid arthritis and have never done yoga nor did I think I would be able…read moreto do it. Clarissa makes it easy as she gives alternatives until you are able to do the actual position. No class is the same, we learn something new every week. The mixture of stretching, weights and core work makes the class challenging yet fun. Clarissa is very passionate about yoga, the community and is a great motivator. This is the class you should be in.