Amy is truly a gem! She guided me when I started my fitness journey last year and I'm forever…read moregrateful. She has a great eye for form and knows how to challenge you without hurting your body. She's very knowledgeable on how the different parts of the body interact together. She also has a hilarious, dry sense of humor that makes the the session fun and takes the focus off any more difficult moves. If you're looking for top notch personalized pilates work, I highly recommend Amy.

In a few short months, Amy has me feeling healthier and younger. Amy is incredibly knowledgeable…read moreabout the body and applies this expertise to your Pilates workout so you get the most out of your session. She keeps you challenged and laughing so the hour flies. My Pilates workouts are a highlight of my week and I never miss a session.

Loved this pilates studio ever since my trial class last fall! It was a full length, real workout…read morewith a lot of personal attention and guidance. I'm getting stronger and more stable, and all of the instructors are wonderful.

This studio is one of the best Pilates studios I have ever been to! Leigh gives me a great workout…read morein every class I have attended. She always changes them so they never get repetitive. Absolutely love going to this studio & I miss it when I'm out of town!

Why 5 stars? Because Alyssa pours everything into her business…read more --- --- --- I've been struggling with some pretty annoying symptoms around my lower back and hip for over a year now and I've seen a couple different physical therapists for it. Unfortunately, the problems not only still persists, but I seem to have the most unique issues in the history of mankind, which means that I'm an incredibly tough patient for anyone to figure out. After going to one PT twice a week for 4 months without any progress, I went on the hunt to get a third opinion via the Active Release Technique website. Alyssa had several certifications, so I gave her a call and set up an appointment. My experience at Empower PT was absolutely different from any other place I'd been to in my life. First off, I really appreciated Alyssa's energy from the beginning. She was incredibly dedicated and determined to help solve my issues - almost to the same level that someone in my own family would be. You definitely get the vibe that you are Alyssa's only focus and concentration because she seems to remember every tiny detail of your story and symptoms. She does research in between appointments and tries new things with each visit, and has a whole plan mapped out for you before you even walk in the door. But in reality, Alyssa has tons of other patients - she just has the uncanny ability to make you feel like she's spending 40+ hours a week on YOU. Another reason my experience was different from other places - I spent a lot of time doing various workouts, mobility training, etc. This might be more relevant to my particular problem, but it seemed to be less about getting massage/work done and more about me strengthening things that have weakened over time and put me in this predicament. And one more important detail that's different about Empower PT - there is less than zero pressure to commit to any sort of long term plan of coming back. I get the sense from Alyssa that she'd rather have magically made my symptoms go away after two visits and never see me again, over locking me into some crazy thing where I'm coming here regularly for months. The latter would mean more income for her business, but she comes across as the type that would rather have a higher success rate of fixing problems than becoming a millionaire :) Are my issues totally gone after coming here a handful of times? No. But I do think we're onto something. Horrible posture for my entire adult life is probably what put me in this situation, so a few appointments is not going to suddenly solve decades of what got me here. But the good news is that I can now play hours of basketball without my back going completely out of commission - something that was not true before I came to Empower PT. Lastly, I think the entire experience here is summed up in the name. Alyssa wants to Empower people to learn how to take care of their issues at home so that they don't have to continue to come in and see her countless times. I was given a long list of workouts and stretches to perform on my own and have been doing them religiously. That has been instrumental in my progress! I've also taken a couple of mobility classes with the 2nd person in the office, Nick! Just like the do-it-at-home plan that I was given, these are great to give me new ideas on what to work on when I'm at the gym. Prior to this, I was doing a pretty archaic workout plan that probably was doing more harm than good. I'll never think of working out the same again after trying some of these classes! If you can't tell already, I love Empower PT - my new go-to when my body isn't cooperating with my desire to live a healthy and active lifestyle!

Caroline is the BEST pilates instructor. She is so kind and I really enjoy my sessions with her…read more She supports me through my limitations by finding alternative movements for me to still get in a great workout!

Alyson is treating my scoliosis which I have had all my life. In just two treatments she has made a…read moresignificant improvement in my posture, skeletal alignment and pain. She is extremely knowledgeable and skilled. She gets as much joy in my improvements as I do! I am very grateful to Alyson and Shila the owner of the Body Center.

I'm currently 29 weeks pregnant and I've been seeing Delfina at the Body Center for several months…read morenow. I was having a lot of hip/back pain and her treatments have been so vital in helping me stay active and comfortable this pregnancy. I notice such an immense difference in my mobility and pain level after an appointment with Delfina! She is also super thorough and asks great questions during our sessions so she can best help me. I always feel totally comfortable and at ease by her professionalism. If you have any kind of pain, don't wait...book an appointment with her now!

I first met JoAnn 6 or 7 years ago when she was getting her Pilates certification. She offered to…read moretrain me for free while she was putting in the hours, and I got hooked! I continued to have sessions with her 2-4 times a month for several years. This is personal training at it's best, people. JoAnn was great at understanding my personal needs and we would talk about what we wanted to accomplish before each workout - cardio, upper body, or just a good overall ass-kicking, which Pilates is great for. I also shared sessions with a friend for a while (called "duets") and even though there were two of us, JoAnn still took the time to make sure we were both comfortable yet challenged. I've been to other Pilates studios and am always shocked/concerned when I sometimes see people not taking the time to explain proper form or how to modify in case you have back/knee issues etc. You CAN, like with any physical endeavor, hurts yourself if you do not know what you are doing, and since Pilates is a little strange and foreign at first it is SO important to find someone to lead you through the exercises carefully and with proper form and modifications. I'm so glad I had my intro to Pilates with JoAnn - I feel like her training really has allowed her to help me as well as her other clients to work safely and strongly to their fullest potential.

I have taken many Barre classes. Most of them at all the different locations have a mixed bag of…read moreexperience of the instructor. Most of them have been general fitness instructors and seemingly not trained in dance. I have taken a lot of dance training and can definitely tell the difference when a class is taught by a dancer vs not. the focus of proper execution is a pretty glaring difference. I had a great time at this class and only wish more classes were like it!

Jen is a fantastic teacher! I searched for a pilates studio before my visit and was happy to find…read moreshe is so close to where I am staying. There is plenty of parking. Her studio has reformers and wunda chairs . There are barre classes also. She offers group and solo instruction. I opted for a special she was offering that gave me one group class and three private sessions. Her prices are in line with other studios and she is worth every penny. Jen is more than knowledgeable about her craft and is able to teach effectively so that you'll feel every muscle being worked!! If you are new to pilates or looking to enhance your skills please give this gem of a studio a try. You will be glad you did.

Was referred by a friend who competes with these amazing people. Both my wife and I hired them to…read morebe our coaches, and they are fantastic. Not only do they lead by example they quickly made it clear that I'm unique and require a specific regime. Everyone who works with them can expect the same. Lisa is patient with my wife and bringing her along at her pace while Jeff and I hit the ground running. They are not fly by night, but are relationship builders. We will be working with them for a good while.

Lisa and Jeff are honest, down-to-earth trainers who are extremely knowledgeable and passionate…read moreabout the health and fitness world. I like the individualized fitness and dietary plan that Lisa has provided me. She has worked diligently on understanding how MY body works and what it needs in order to reach my goals. Burn is truly above the rest and is a safe and enjoyable environment in which to train. I would highly recommend them for your fitness and dietary needs!

Dianne Villano has a remarkable gift for spotting and correcting improper form while exercising…read more Her knowledge and expertise are bar none. Fitness St. Pete and Dianne WILL give you the tools you need to reach your goals. The rest will be up to you. Great fun...great camaraderie...great results!

I have been working out with Diane for 6 months now and happy to provide this review. I have prior…read moreinjuries and have heretofore struggled to find a trainer that really takes that into consideration consistently - to avoid further injury or relapse. Diane does an excellent job with this while also challenging me to increase strength, mobility and function. I highly recommend this group and Diane's training!