I've been taking private and group classes with Laura for years and she has had a huge positive…read moreimpact on my life. I came to her with a chronic pain and a couple of injuries that I had been told were unfixable. Immediately, I had a daily routine that got me out of pain, which was a huge relief. As we have worked together, I have gotten so much stronger and have so much more mobility. I have been able to go back to every activity that doctors told me I would have to stop. There are also online classes that Laura offers on her website that make it possible to practice at home or when traveling, which is such a great resource. Laura is a font of knowledge when it comes to all things anatomy and wellness in general and I feel so lucky to have met her! Cannot recommend joyful movement enough.

I have been taking private and group classes with Laura for years now to help my back. She is…read moreincredibly knowledgable and has given me so much good information for what I need to do to alleviate my pain and help with realignment. I can't say enough good things about Laura's expertise, and also she is just a super cool and caring person to spend time with. Highly recommend!

Julia brings her many decades of study of Bodywork, Iyengar Yoga, and Human Anatomy together to…read morebring powerful results, often in just one or two sessions. She has helped me recover from bike accidents, a pulled back, and a torn rotator cuff, as well as numerous aches and pains. Her works has been a cornerstone for my health care strategy for about five years now and I am eternally grateful for the work that she does. I don't think there is anyone who has her unique perspective on how the human body functions, and I'm so glad to have a practitioner like Julia in my community!

Julia is a super knowledgeable yoga teacher with DECADES of experience. She does a lot of classes…read morefocusing on physical issues (bad knees, hip pain, back pain). Her classes are GREAT! In addition to classes, Julia specializes in pain management where she does one-on-one work with clients. Julia is intuitive and very knowledgeable if you also have other physical problems. On some Saturdays Julia has both a back care class and a class that focused on hip flexors (on Zoom for now). The hip flexor class is amazing. Lots of very specific, in-depth instruction and demonstrations by Julia. The class was in a bit intense (as one would expect), but intense in a good, "my hips feel so much better!" way. I highly recommend checking her out even if you're new to yoga.

Dr. Lauren Malachowski is not simply a physical therapist. She will go the extra mile to ensure you…read morehave the motivation needed to achieve your goals. When treating my long-term knee pain, she tailored an achievable step-by-step plan enabling me to return to distance running. She listened through my skepticism, factored in the daily realities of life, and designed a program tailored to my situation. This dynamic, personalized approach to physical therapy was just what I needed. If you're looking for a physical therapist who genuinely cares about you and your recovery, then you are looking in the right place!

Lauren is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING in all aspects. She is incredibly intelligent, super personable and…read morehighly effective in her methodologies, which all sums up into making her the best physical therapist I have ever encountered. I met Lauren in 2015, after I tore my left ACL and had ACL replacement surgery. Prior to seeing Lauren I saw two other physical therapist, which at that time I thought was fine. I showed up, they gave me some exercises, I did them and went on my merry way, not knowing any better, until I had to go and take a functional fitness test and failed miserably. At that time, I was living in SoCal, but luckily for me I took a contract job that took me to the bay area. When I moved, I had to find a new physical therapist and that's when I found Lauren. From my first appointment I knew that she was the perfect therapist for me. I am a very demanding and straight forward person and told her right off the bat what I expected and what outcome I would like to achieve. I knew I needed to pass the functional fitness test, that became my primary goal. However, I've always been an avid runner and a group fitness instructor so improving my running pace and becoming leaner and stronger were my secondary goals. Lauren never hesitated and confidently reassured me that she will get me to where I want to be. In the span of 3 months I went from experiencing knee pain with every movement to being able to lift weights, complete intense plyometric workouts, and running 8min/mile for up to 4 miles. Lauren was able to get me into better shape than before my injury and in the process, I lost 12 lbs without even thinking about it. Lauren goes above and beyond for her patients. She texted and called me regularly to check up on me and ask me for updates on my knee pain. In the 3 months that I worked with Lauren it never ever felt like work. I looked forward to going to my sessions and actually miss it when I am not able to keep my appointments. Lauren not only made a huge impact on my recovery but has also become a huge part of my life and her genuine care for me has turned us into friends. If you want someone who's all in and who takes your recovery as if it's their own, I wouldn't choose any other therapist. I whole heartedly believe that Lauren is the BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST out there hands down. I recently tore my right ACL and ended up having another surgery to replace this one as well. I now live in SoCal again and cannot see Lauren for this recovery. I have Kaiser and am forced to go see Kaiser therapists, and all I have to say is that I've been disappointed with their level of knowledge and expertise, commitment to my recovery and overall effectives in providing me the proper care and treatment. I honestly, wished that I could move back just so that I can see Lauren again because I know that 3 months working with her would be more effective than years with another therapist.

I'm fairly new to Pilates, having only taken a few mat and reformer classes over the years. I…read morestarted Pilates to help rehab a lower back and sciatica issue since I didn't find much relief from physical therapy. The studio itself is lovely--the front desk staff is friendly and attentive, and the waiting area is cozy, clean, quiet, and peaceful. I also really appreciate that they keep doors and windows open for fresh air, especially during cold and flu season. A friend recommended private lessons with Carlo, and I've been extremely happy with him. He's an excellent instructor who took the time to understand my medical condition and tailor sessions that avoid aggravating my injury. Instead, he focuses on strengthening my hips, back, and glutes, and improving my posture. I'm learning so much and highly recommend his instruction and the studio.

Hello, my name is Uli and I'm a Spondy!…read more Jokes aside, my doctor recently told me that my leg and back problems result from a condition called Spondylolisthesis - a slipped vertebrae. He mentioned that strengthening my core would be my best bet to control for further damage and he also said that Pilates had shown some promising results in recent studies. Well, I'm not someone who distrusts the opinion of an expert and so I set out to find the best Pilates instructor in my area. I used the messaging feature here on Yelp to connect with 4 or 5 different Pilates studios in Marin: FitWise in Mill Valley was one of the studios and I swear that within a few hours of me sending the message, Ronda - the owner of the studio - gave me a call. I was immediately impressed by Ronda's knowledge about my condition and that comforted me immensely. Since then, I've seen Ronda for regular 1:1 Pilates sessions and I also attend group classes about twice a week. (One of my favorite classes is the matt pilates class as that one gives me a lot of inspiration for home exercises, which I have since integrated into my life as well.) Technical excellency aside, I would also like to give a shoutout to all the instructors and staff: they're all super nice and even though I may have had only a very small interaction with them, they all know me by name. Honestly, that makes such a difference and it makes me look forward to going to class. PS: I would like to encourage the men of Mill Valley to also join this studio. I sometimes feel a bit lonely among the largely female clientele ;-)

I've been coming to Daniella since April, 2018. I came with back and neck injuries, bulging and…read moreherniated discs, knees that had had multiple surgeries and pain seemingly everywhere! She is meticulous. She knows the human body like no one else I've ever known. Her knowledge of Pilates, physical therapy, and manual therapy is so extensive that once she determines what the problem is, she knows exactly how to fix it. And she DOES fix it! Between Covid and some family losses, I was unable to come for my sessions for about 4 months. I'm back with Daniella now, and I sure can tell the difference! The pain is under control again, I'm much stronger and I have a greater range of motion! If you need a physical therapist, or just want to keep your body strong, flexible and less prone to injury, I can't recommend Daniella more highly!

I'm currently training for my first 50K race, and have struggled for months with what I thought was…read morea hamstring issue. I went to see Daniella based on the recommendation of my wife, who had worked with Daniella with great success on problems with her hips and legs. Daniella almost immediately identified my issue as a problem in the piriformis, NOT the hamstring, and began a course of treatment that in just a few visits had me out on the trails running with absolutely no pain for the first time in a long time. Daniella has what is, in my experience at least, a really unique way to approach your problems. She identifies the underlying cause of the issue, and then combines Pilates, strengthening exercises and massage to gradually return your body to a more healthy state. One of the great things that she includes in her treatment is that she will email you videos she takes during your session, so that you can see the proper way to do the strengthening exercises at home, and this allows you to really work on your particular area of weakness in between visits to Daniella. In addition to all this, Daniella is an absolute delight to be around, and her studio is a beautiful and peaceful place. As with any physical therapy, you'll get out of it what you put into it, but if you're willing to do the work that's necessary to help your body get better, you will not find a better physical therapist than Daniella!

First of all, this address is far out-dated, as are any reviews from the Yoga Works days... I took…read moreone class with her there right before the Corporate TakeOver (!!!) and followed her - now at the Masonic Hall in Larkspur (and the Mill Valley Rec. Center). I saw ONE bad review of Evlaleah, and frankly, that person was on another planet... seriously. Evlaleah is one of the most intuitive, gentle, KNOWLEDGEABLE souls I have come across in many years (since the old Primal Therapy days in Marin) ! Her classes are extremely reasonable ($75 for 5 = $15 each, or $21 for drop-in, but that would only be once), long (90 minutes, sometimes longer - but it NEVER feels like a long class), and her sense of what each individual can and can't/should and shouldn't do is uncanny. I have brought/introduced friends to a class and she reads them so fast - it's amazing ! She puts you at ease, and at the same time pushes you beyond the limits you thought you had... without you knowing it ... exactly. When I started, my knees were very painful in sitting positions (where you put your feet near your butt on the floor). She taught me how to do a temporary fix on that, and then, damn, 3 months later I could bend BACKWARDS in that position (hadn't been able to do that in 30 years... I'm 56). And that's just the beginning... VERY cool woman (very high, in so many ways), and I recommend anyone reading this to take 1 or 2 classes just to see what real, healing yoga is all about ! http://web.mac.com/evlaleah/evlaleah.com/home_.html This may sound like a commercial, and it is... an unpaid, unsolicited raving review of this woman and her knowledge.

This is a review of the person driving your company vehicle in golden gate park today. You were…read morespeeding through the park and almost hit us. We were so appalled at your driving that we looked up the company that was being advertised on the back of your vehicle. Definitely would not recommend your yoga studio to anyone. It sure seems like you employ some less than calm drivers.

Carol is a movement genius. She will work with you using the fundamentals of pilates to improve…read morethe way you look, feel, walk and move. Expect to learn how to improve your mechanics inside the studio doing pilates and outside as you exercise!

We feel part of the reason we landed in Mill Valley (unbeknownst to us!) is thanks to the good…read morefortune of stumbling upon the opportunity to work intimately with Carole. She is helping to make radical shifts in not only our bodies, but our lives (as it all relates!). She is deeply knowledgable & intuitive about the body (basically has x-ray vision). She is not an "overnight" pilates teacher. It goes deep with her, both with her passion for it & experience with it. I truly wish her approach could be as widespread to the masses as the more (no offense) "shallow" version of pilates has become. We have a gem/"guru" in our midst. Do yourself a favor, & take yourself to Carole, be you young, old, injured, or a pilates teacher yourself

I cant speak highly enough of this office. Kathleen is so smart in repairing the body- she sees…read moreproblems as more than just an isolated injury and fixes the source so reinjury doesn't occur. I trust her completely with my daughter's rehab for a torn ACL. Her staff is so helpful and they go out of their way to find appointments.

Kathleen is one of those caregivers that you don't encounter very often. She is highly skilled and…read moreeducated in her craft of physical therapy and Pilates and is equally adept in putting you at ease, listening to your needs, and offering a nurturing environment while she is providing excellent care for you. I will never go to another physical therapist because I know that the care I receive from her is unmatched. Also of note is her highly capable and friendly staff. The entire atmosphere is welcoming and professional. If I could give 10 out of 10 stars I would but they only allow 5!