My hips felt so much better immediately after my first class at Control Studios. And my hips don't lie... like, ever. For years, my chiropractor has suggested I take up pilates. And I've tried a few classes here and there - mainly high intensity pilates classes via the Lagree Method on the Megaformer. I liked it, but never really noticed a major improvement in my hip pain... However, after a 30 minute introduction to classical style pilates at Control Studios (this was during a Yelp event) - I felt the difference. So weeks later, I purchased their 10-day new client special for $40. And trust me when I say, I went just about every day. I felt so great each time I left the studio, and even better the next day. My chiro even noticed a difference in my body without me even mentioning that I finally took her advice. Control Studios is owned by two female lady bosses Kale Luhrman and Courtney Lindsay, and this studio takes it back to classical "OG" style pilates with methods from Joseph Pilates using the Reformer + Tower, Wunda Chair, spine corrector, magic circle, light weights and mat exercises. All of the classes are small - 3 to four students - so you get plenty of hands on training and it feels like a private session. I enjoyed all of my instructors; they were each challenging in their own way. Classes start at $40 for 10-day pass (intro offer only); $42 drop in; $350 month unlimited, along with other smaller packages... Since I already have a gym and yoga membership, I can only commit to drop in classes. But my hips are desperately needing more Control! read more