I have started semi private classes with Andre in the spring and have learned so much in just a short time. I really enjoy the detailed instruction tailored to my physical ability and feel as though I am progressing each class. I feel so much stronger and flexible and really love my weekly sessions. Each workout builds on previous exercises and adds something new. There are also components of the workouts that can be practiced at home too which is a great way to keep building strength in between workouts. I also absolutely love the music played here - always upbeat and dancey. read more

My hubby's and my journey to give pilates a try landed us at Studio East West with Olivia. The studio is located in Downtown San Mateo which is a little far from where we live, but figured we would try an introductory class anyway to see how we liked it. Olivia was friendly and knowledgeable. She is a professional ballet dancer. She and her husband, Andre own the studio. We enjoyed our first class and signed up for a package of 20 semi-private sessions with her that she said we could share, which meant 10 sessions together. The studio is small and a bit dated. The gyrotronics and pilates machines were also a bit old, but Olivia was patient and a good teacher in walking us through how to use them. She inquired about our goals and also asked if we have any body issues we wanted to work on. The sessions went well for the first couple of months. Then through a series of having to reschedule due to Olivia's travel schedule or work conflicts on our end, we were unable go for a few weeks. When we picked up and started going again, our planned vacation came up. We informed Olivia about this in advance but she must've have forgotten. We got a text from her during our vacation asking us to come in for a session and told her we wouldn't be back for a week. She then texted that our package expires within three months of purchase. She did not provide us with this disclaimer when she happily accepted our Paypal payment of $1,075. This is also not explicitly stated on their website. We came back from our vacation and never heard from her again. We had about three classes left for each of us and just accepted it as sunk cost. As much as we enjoyed our classes with Olivia, she didn't seem to want to keep us as continuing clients so we will just take our business elsewhere. read more

I began Pilates with Andre Levitt at his studio in San Mateo though I live an 1.5 away one direction as he offered Gyrotonic exercises. I paid for a card of 20 lessons at about $75.00 a lesson or $1500.00 total. Andre assured me I could use this card until my lessons ran out. He also promised me a last minute cancelation of a lesson given the distance I had to travel to his studio and the unpredictability of the weather. To date I have completed 14 lessons. In May of this year I broke my wrist so I could not drive or do pilates and Andre assured me we could resume once I was strong enough to return. Now that I am strong enough to resume I have called Andre numerous times to get a return appointment. I have texted Andre as well and I have forwarded my text messages to Olivia, his wife, so she could forward the texts to him. To date Andre has not returned my calls or my texts and Olivia now neither responds. It is with real disappointment and regret for trusting their "east west" studio to follow through with their promises. Don't lose your time or money. Both are too precious. read more

Best pilates in the Bay Area. Andre is amazing! Every workout is customized to you! Can't recommend Studio East West more! Thanks Andre!

Andre keeps me working out through all of the weekend warrior injuries I get. He always finds a way to give me all the workout I can handle. I enjoy the 'circuit' of machines that we go though during a workout with the other students. Andre has this 'dancer's ear' for counting everyone's reps. and changing the exercise before we over work ourselves. During the panmedic, he kept us going with live virtual classes. read more

This rating is predicated not on the quality of their class, but based on their wrong-doing. Drove my partner to their Pilates class today and planned my entire work schedule around it, only for them to tell my partner that they cancelled her appointment but forgot to notify her in advance (or forgot to notify class pass). No apology was offered nor an opportunity to take a future class. This review stays up until they rectify this. This is unacceptable. Not how you conduct business. read more

Andre is great at individualizing a program and has a set of good exercises for anything you want to work on. For me, it was my knees and my upper back. He's also good at making your program progressively harder the more often you go to the studio. He really knows Pilates! He is also a former professional ballet dancer and I think that's partially why he has a very detail oriented style. read more

Andre Levitt works with his clients to provide a whole body workout and sculpting experience. His experience in ballet is translated into the workouts he develops for his clients and helps them achieve their goals. The studio offers TRX, the chair, the Cadillac as well as Pilate Reformers. There is something for everyone! read more

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If you need to reach them, call (650) 808-5771. Andre and Olivia will get back to you! Text them too.

Updating my review as I've been coming about a year now, and the only downside is I love my non-pilates workouts so much less now! My workouts here are truly the best part of my week. WHAT I LOVE -- ATMOSPHERE Studio E/W Pilates is the modern day equivalent of Cheers -- everybody knows your name and they're always glad you came. André cultivates an extremely welcoming environment and folks who work out here cherish and contribute to it. I look forward to catching up with André and others. André is extremely attentive regarding temperature & music -- he listens carefully to what each individual likes and discretely adjusts as folks come in and out. WHAT I LOVE -- WORKOUT I adore the independence of the workout. It's unlike any pilates studio or classes I've ever taken. André gives you direction -- for instance, these 3 exercises next, 12 of each. For new exercises, he coaches you through them. For me, it's the best of both worlds. André will politely and gently check in if I'm slacking, but otherwise, I get to push & challenge myself, adjust as needed, and move at my own pace. I also love seeing others' workouts, as it gives me new ideas and goals to aspire to! André is fabulous about customizing my workout -- not just to my fitness level, but to how I'm feeling each day. He continually gives me new and challenging exercises that keep it fun and interesting. I'm a super slow learner -- André is positive and patient. Though I've made lots of stupid mistakes, André insists it's not me (it is). André's passion for pilates and movement training is infectious, and he's as much cheerleader as coach. After I had my second child, everything was squishy and out of place. I finally gave in to believing it was the new normal. Not so. After a solid 5 months of twice a week workouts with André, I'm in fantastic shape and I genuinely feel great. Thank you, André! ps. If you haven't tried gyrotonic before, you're in for a treat. The workout is wonderful and far less intimidating than the name. =) read more

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I signed up a week in advance for a class today at 11am for East West Pilates at 601 S B Street San Mateo, CA. It's currently 11:07am and I'm not in class. I rushed to the studio, paid for parking and arrived early but the studio said they were full. I said I had signed up in advance and had not gotten any advance notice about class being cancelled. They basically turned me away because they got Enough full-price students. This is extremely poor business practice since not only did I drive and pay to come here, I'm unable to workout. If the studio does not plan on honoring students who sign up through different means, they shouldn't list themselves on those sources. I would recommend not paying in advance and calling prior to showing up if you still plan on coming. There are so many terrific workout studios in downtown San Mateo alone. I would highly suggest going elsewhere. read more

Andre is the best. He has this internal stop watch that gives him the ability to keep count of the number of reps you and another person are doing. Simultaneously. Which means that you can't cheat--when he says 15, he'll come back to you at that precise moment and ask, "You're just about finished with 15, right?" He is very professional when he explained the Gyrotronics and other reformers to me and I retorted with, "Can I start with something easier, like the Craftmatic Adjustable Bed?" Dude didn't even bat an eyelash. At the top of the hour, I was doing little stretches and lunges and wondering how come I hadn't even dropped a bead of sweat. By the end, my tongue was hanging out like a Siberian Husky, post Iditarod. Alas I have decided that I am much too old for Pilates. My thighs, hamstring and glutes agree. But if I were to change my mind, Studio East West has my business. read more

This is a really terrific Pilates Studio! Andre is super knowledgeable and up on all the latest techniques. I've been taking lessons here for fourteen years. read more

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Andre is the best Pilates instructor on the Peninsula. The studio has a gyrotonic machine which helped me with a serious problem of recovering from a frozen shoulder. His technical know how targets specific parts of your body and he knows what he's doing! Amazing ! read more

still loving it. I also wanted to say how much I enjoy the Gyrotonic work. In addition to great teaching (Andre, you really are the best), the Gyrotonic machine is wonderful for a total, 360 degree workout. Pilates can get really linear, but not when you combine with Gyro -- it's so freeing! read more

Excellent small Pilates and Gyrotonic studio. I love the specialized workouts and the attention. Many Pilates studios take on large crowds, unfortunately allowing people to push themselves too hard and getting hurt. Here you're under the gentle supervision of Andre or Olivia in a relaxed atmosphere. You can be seen on a 1:1 session, or in a group setting, regardless you how many people are in the room, you have the room to workout with a safe routine designed for you. read more

A complete Pilates, Gyrotonic, TRX, barrel, stairs, reformer, cadillac, mat, and weights experience. A fun, music filled personalized workout and it is not intimidating. Personal training, or group etc. it allows a chore to become a sought after habit. Even parking is simple. David L. read more

Andre is smart, patient, fun and really personalized the program. Very fun client group too!

Went to Olivia for my private Pilates/gyrotonics session. She has great energy and provides wonderful direction. I do gyro and Pilates regularly in Los Angeles and this studio is great. The space is slightly small but it has all the equipment you need to get a balanced work out. I'll definitely be back soon! read more

I have been taking pilates with Andre for over 10 years. He is above and beyond. He will always push you the extra movement, take classes to come up with new and different varied exercises and stay the extra time if the ext client is not there. I think he is great and would highly recommend him. read more

Andre and Olivia are masterful! Both are lovely people who are in touch with each client's needs. I've never had such service; attention to the details that pilates demands. The most knowledgeable people I have ever found. Reasonably priced and completely reliable! You couldn't do better than this anywhere! read more

I wish I could give Andre 10 stars! After one lesson I was hooked and I have been an extremely satisfied client for over 7 years. Andre has the unique ability to make a workout fun and the clients wanting more. He is warm and welcoming and his workouts lead to increased fitness, balance and flexibility. Andre draws from a wide range of exercise methods including Pilates, Gyrotonic, Free Weights, Barre Fitness and TRX and he is able to customize a workout for the individual, whether you are a beginner or a serious athlete. Can't wait for my next workout! read more