Parking on Saturdays (when the Grand Lake Farmers Market is also on) is not easy but for the…read morequality 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.

I have to update my review as it's been a couple years and I still wish that I got to spend…read moreeveryday 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!

I have been working with Krista for quite a number of years now and she is excellent: thoughtful…read moreand caring. Working with her has helped me keep in shape, especially with reduced activity during the covid pandemic. She has given me excellent suggestions for improved posture, for example, that I have never heard from doctors. She will analyze your needs and help you reach your pilates goals. Whether in-person or virtual, she is top of the line.

I've been taking the Fundamentals of Pilates classes for several weeks now. My form is not the…read morebest, but I am slowly improving with the help and guidance of my instructor. The studio is small, but is expertly fitted out with different types of Pilates and exercise equipment. Recommended for all levels.

If you have the opportunity to work with Valerie Loo, it will change your life! I came to her…read moreinitially to help with persistent hip pain. Our work together has gone far beyond getting out of pain. Valerie's understanding of the body is unparalleled. She has an incredible gift for recognizing how to improve alignment - identifying patterns that pull us out of alignment and teaching very precise Counter-shapes that help us regain alignment. Not only have I eliminated the hip pain, but I've regained mobility I didn't know I had lost! I haven't felt this good physically in many years, and the journey with Valerie is just beginning. The unexpected, and truly wonderful, aspect of working with Valerie is the strong community of people who work with her in small group settings. I learn from my fellow students in each class. It's a gift that's benefitting my life every day.

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!

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!

Over my twenty year tenure as a Core Cat client, the studio has adapted my various needs with a…read moredeep knowledge of biomechanics. As I age, I am really appreciating Kelly's grasp of how the body ages and responds to trauma. The one-on-one classes guarantee that the experience is perfectly tailored to me, and there is always the perfect prop at hand--in an appealing shape and color! The studio is light and beautiful, with many design elements upon which to rest the eyes and soothe the soul. Each time, I feel as though I have gone on a mini-vacation retreat. Couture experience.

Victoria is a great Pilates teacher! Like seriously!!!!…read more Her studio is conveniently located between Jack London and Alameda near the freeway with ample parking. Her studio is bright and airy and has all of the Pilates equipment you could want. She assesses your capabilities, listens to your goals and tailors a training program to accomplish them. If you want a session to kick your butt, no problem. If you want a session to be a bit more restorative, you got it! She makes wonderful modifications to accommodate injuries new and old even unexpected injuries acquired the day before your session. Afterwards, there's a lovely fountain just outside the window for you to sit and reflect on your hard work and and mentally prepare to get put to work during your next session! Whether you are new to Pilates or are a seasoned practitioner, Victoria has the skills and desire to help expand your practice!

I have been trained by four different pilates instructors over the course of six months on a…read moresomewhat regular schedule, and Barbara is by far the best of them. She's an experienced and devoted instructor, and attentive from the moment you enter her studio. She's observant and knows right away when I'm doing something wrong and is quick to adjust my position to avoid injury. The adorable thing about her is that I don't even have to adjust the springs myself! She does it for me! I believe I've had four lessons to date with her, and each time she's taught me something new. She recognizes my potential and offers something different each time to keep my body challenged. I never feel like our time is wasted with idle chitchat or weird mind/body meditation like I have with other instructors. She gets down to business and is very time conscious. There are days when I feel drained or just plain lazy, but after her class, I feel refreshed and energized. Barbara also tends to work out alongside of you if there's an available reformer, so it's easy to follow her example....if you can keep up with her. Just as a side. I had a class with her yesterday, and I can barely walk today; legs sore, abs sore, it hurts to laugh. But I know I'll be laughing all the way to the dept. store when I buy that bikini.

Barbara was my first Pilates instructor and she is one of the best! She's an instructor at the…read moreclub where I am a member and I've taken reformer classes from her for over a year. Barbara is an excellent instructor with a thorough knowledge of Pilates. Though there are multiple people in a class, Barbara customizes our movements based on each person's abilities. She makes the classes fun, energetic, varied and always ensures that we have perfect form. I have lower back problems and Barbara always ensures that I perform movements to help strengthen, not harm, my back. Since taking her classes I feel as though I have a new body; leaner, stronger and healthier. I have stomach muscles I NEVER thought I'd have and I am ready for summer! Do yourself a favor and take some Pilates classes with Barbara. Your body and mind will benefit AND you will have a new friend. LC

This is a very cute small studio in a nice location in North Oakland. Julia, the studio owner, is…read morean excellent teacher -- careful sequencing, careful instruction, knowledgeable. However, I've done classes with a half dozen or so other teachers and they were all pretty meh. For me, it just isn't worth it when there's only one teacher whose classes I enjoy. However, if you're looking for a private instructor, Julia would be a good choice.

This is where I got introduced to Pilates. I work with Cheyenne and she's terrific. I've done yoga…read moreand gym workouts for decades, but Pilates is unique. You want an instructor who's knowledgeable, encouraging, patient, and communicates clearly. Someone who can adapt the workout to your specific needs and abilities. Cheyenne is all those things. Plus the facility is clean and comfortable. I really like this place.