I should have wrote this review years ago. I loved this place when it was at the old location. Then a few years ago they moved, and all then experienced teachers did privates. The quality of the instruction went down. A lot of classes were then taught by newer teachers. As someone who has taught fitness classes myself, I know the difference. I paid for reformer work, and one of them did a whole mat class. Mat work that I can do at home for free! Also it's awkward between two reformers. Once I was so frustrated that I left 5 minutes into class. After that all the sudden the owner refunded my class pack and I guess kicked me out. I was sad and confused and hurt. Sure any business can refuse anyone, but it seemed harsh and unkind. I have felt bad about this for years - like I did something wrong. BUT... But all I did is have an opinion the owner didn't want to admit or hear. She "watered down" her class quality and wasn't happy I noticed or had any negative feedback. read more

I have a membership here and it feels more like part of a family. All of the instructors are very knowledgeable and kind. There are no competitive vibes or the feeling of having to push oneself. I'm currently dealing with health issues and the staff has acknowledged, understood and respected what is going on with me. I love this place as it helps me regain strength and also makes me feel as part of a family and real community. read more

Love this studio and people. Never did Pilates before and started 1.5 yrs ago here and I love it. Knowledgable instructors, small classes, chill vibes. would recommend to anyone asking about Pilates in Eureka... 10/10 read more

Gorgeous studio. I visit my family in Eureka here. So I'm up here about twice a year since the pandemic- since I got into an accident in Feb 2020, I was not ready to exercise and everything was shut down at that time. I decided to check them out. Angelique and her staff are GEMS. So knowledgeable and overall great humans! I knew right away how lucky Eureka is to have this studio available to them! This studio is amazing. I am a Pilates instructor myself from San Diego. I will be visiting Angelique's studio whenever I come to see my family. At least two or three times the week I am up here! read more

I've been going here for 3 months now and I can honestly say it's the best pilates studio I've ever been to. That says a lot considering I've taught pilates for over a decade and I've dropped into many studios throughout California and Oregon. What sets the standard for me in rating this studio so high is that the owner and main instructor, Angelique, is so warm, welcoming, kind and attentive. She has a teaching style that is knowledgeable and obviously Stott- influenced, but also unique and all her own. After gaining a ton of weight during my first pregnancy and going through a traumatic birth, I knew I needed to start taking time out for myself to regroup and retrain my body to heal my core. I'm suffering from diastys recti and pelvic floor dysfunction and I'm so glad I made the decision to book sessions with both Robbi and Angelique. Robbi is also an excellent instructor and has challenged my fitness at a great pace. Her repertoires are neatly sequenced and make the exercises flow very harmoniously. They both take the time to build their private sessions and duets to fit their clients needs seamlessly. The studio is gorgeous, spotless and all the equipment is brand new. My only gripe is they are very popular and it can be a little difficult to get on the schedule at first, but they will try hard to accommodate you and once you're in, you're in. This is my happy place. If you need a happy place then You should go here. read more

I am a bigger person and this place did a perfect job of helping me feel welcomed, supported and honored in my journey with my body. In the moment, I felt strong and capable. I felt seen and encouraged, can't ask for more than that in a fitness environment. Afterword, I did feel like I got hit by a semi truck, but as promised, the second time is so much easier. This place is inclusive and not pretentious. It's kind of perfect and I think everyone should give pilates a try. It's actually fun when you don't think about how hard it is. Thank you Robbi. read more

I fell in love with pilates when I met the owner/instructor of Vida Sana Studio. I was looking for something new to incorporate into my workout routine that would not break down my body any further. I had been doing a lot of high impact exercises for a long period of time that were deteriorating my joints. Pilates has improved my core strength, toned my upper and lower body, and have gained better balance and confidence in my ability to keep this body healthy and strong. Angelique has trained extensively in her craft and is passionate to share her knowledge. Thank you for what you have shared with me over the last year! I am so grateful and excited to learn more. The studio is a bright and cheery space in Old Town. Beginners to advanced classes. Reformers, mats, barre, Cadillac, jumpboards,and everything in between! Pick what level works for you. read more

Vida Sana Studio is a spatious and beautiful hardwood floor studio, located in Old Town, Eureka. Having been a longtime client of the proprietor of this business, I can say she is one of the best instructors. She is constantly improving her skill-set to reflect her passion for Pilates. I have gone to many different instructors over the years for Pilates, Yoga, and Personal Training, and I would have difficulty following the instructions of how to do a more complex move. The way she describes the move(s) makes complete sense to me, and I am able to coordinate myself to follow along at the class pace. Thanks for revealing the healing powers of Pilates! read more