A few facts about me: one, am a massage therapist; two, love to study anatomy; and three, have a…read moreleft hip/bursa issue that can keep me up nights. To say I am a bit particular about the human body, especially mine would be accurate. I was lucky enough to be referred to Debbie, and have not been sorry for one minute since. The days before I saw her, I could not sleep, was sitting on ice, there was not one comfortable position as my left hip was vexing! After my first session with Debbie it stopped hurting, and has not bothered me since. With two reformers, a pilates chair, and various "devices" there is never a dull moment, nor a session that is like the last. Debbie understands the human body, has a myriad of ways of working around issues, and she listens. There are times I come in and say "stretch, and murder my core" and she does. Other times she sees how I am moving when I walk in the door, and creates a great session on the fly based on what she sees, and it is always spot on. If you make room in your budget and schedule for her, you will not be disappointed!

Debbie is by far the most knowledgeable and educated Pilates instructor I have ever worked with…read more She is very helpful and inspirational. Debbie teaches to individual needs. She helped me pre back surgery and her classes really assisted me in a thorough recovery. Your Time Pilates is the best!

This review is so long overdue. I've been taking classes with Zonnie for over a year now, and I…read morecannot recommend her enough. I started Pilates with Zonnie after a back injury flared up. Working with Zonnie has built up my core and strength overall. I'm more toned and have lost weight. But what I really need to recommend is working with Zonnie herself. She adapts each lesson to how my mind and my body are feeling that day. She has helped me focus or be Zen when I come in frazzled or will accommodate on days when I'm just plain tired. Zonnie's Pilates knowledge is expert, and she is warm, funny and fun to work with. She's the best!

It is astonishing at how much improvement I have had and how quick it was…read more I had some old and newer injuries that affected balance, movement, walking, knee pain, lower back, hip, etc. It wasn't just that Zonnie knew the exercises that were correct, she knew exactly how to do them, what exact position, and what muscles to activate. She is keenly present from moment to moment observing, correcting, and controlling, and is a very competent, pleasant, and calming presence. Then there is a different way of breathing, standing, balancing, and operating one's body in day-to-day life, the training along with the exercises to activate the appropriate muscles. The improvement in my balance is huge, I was frequently tripping or bumping into things - no more. I love to stand up paddleboard, now my balance has improved so that I can paddle on rougher ocean water. I like hiking again - it had become tiring due to injuries. There are side benefits associated with the core exercises and breathing technique that has improved certain common difficulties associated with males of a certain age. Better sleep etc. My knee, lower back and hip pain seem to be in the past as well. It's a lot more fun to do the day-to-day stuff.

I had never tried out pilates before coming to Crescendo Pilates. When I started last year, I was a…read morenewbie with horrible posture and weak core. Then, I have had the pleasure of working with Jaime teacher for more than a year, and I can confidently say that it changed my daily routine(posture) for the better. Jaime teacher's classes are sometimes challenging, but she takes the time to adjust each exercise to my level of ability, making sure that I get the most out of each session. She's also very attentive and makes sure that I am using the correct form. It helped out a lot with the condition I am suffering from. (backache, shoulder pain, the usual that comes with having bad posture). Currently, I am currently taking private and group classes at Crescendo Pilates. The workout atmosphere is positive and encouraging. I highly recommend Crescendo Pilates to anyone looking for skilled and supportive Pilates instructors.

Got recommended here from a friend recently. I got my mom a 1:1 beginners pass which includes 3…read moreclasses for $200 to start. After the 3 session, the 1:1 price for 10 times is about $800. She also has group classes, but she informed me that usually you would have to be invited. It is located in a plaza across from Ace Hardware and there are plenty of parking. The instructor was quick to reply and very kind in answering any questions. I haven't personally been trained by her, but my friend highly recommended here and I trust her judgment. I will update you on what my mom's experience is in the future!

I've been taking pilates from Grace Bahn for awhile and really appreciate her teaching philosophy…read more She helps you understand the anatomy and it's workings while instructing movements to be balanced, strong and flexible. If I want to improve on something particular she will teach focusing on those while keeping my body balanced. She shows exercises to do at home so that I can keep improving when I don't see her which really helps me stay healthy. She's also a blackbelt trained in martial arts so her take on health and life is pretty interesting.

I highly recommend Sunset Pilates…read more My orthopedic back surgeon and my physical therapist both recommended I try Pilates. I looked on Yelp to find a studio that was close to home and located 2 of them. I have never done Pilates and wasn't sure what to expect so I decide to try both studios. The first place had a small chain of studios with one close to me. The studio had 12 reformers and the class was rather fast paced. The second studio, Sunset Pilates, had 4 reformers, was slower paced and seemed like it focus on form rather than trying to fit 1000 exercises in at once. I ended up sticking with sunset because of the individual attention. Sunset Pilates has a very comfortable atmosphere. It's a great place for everyone but especially for anyone that is interested in trying Pilates but is uncomfortable with having a bunch of people in a class. I actually got my 85 year mother to start attending the classes because I knew she would feel very comfortable with the environment. I can't comment on the type of classes offered since I still a beginner but she offers a variety of different types of classes. We haven't had any problems with not being able to get into the class we want. I also feel the pricing is reasonable and there's plenty of parking. The instructor is very knowledgeable with a great personality.

Anne reached out to me a couple hours after I posted the review to my email - this went to spam so…read moreI am just seeing it now. Unfortunately I did not receive any update on classpass (screenshot attached), and the email in my spam folder went unread for some time. I do appreciate her efforts and trying to recover my service, but unfortunately, my trust is already been broken, and I cannot take the risk of missing another session. My workout classes are my escape from my busy life and are very important to me. I often plan my whole day around them :) I was excited to try her new studio, she does have great reviews on classpass. I understand illness does happen, and in the future I hope Anne is able to find a substitute or communicate to her clients before we get the "this ClassPass studio has canceled your class happening soon" email with no reason. Best of luck to Sunset Pilates and Anne!

This place is amazing! They have one of the best schedules in La Crescenta (you can always get a…read moreclass) and I honestly haven't had a bad instructor here. Christine is amazing and I always leave her class with jello legs. Marita is the best and always remembers my back issue. Alique is super nice and patient and Demi kicks my butt every class. Obviously the aesthetic is great too. Place is super clean and parking is always available in the back. 100 percent recommend.

UPDATE: Demi is my girl! She is my absolute favorite instructor. Her classes are perfectly in the…read moremiddle for those who do not want anything too intense but also not that easy. She challenges everyone and does a great job adding variety to our workouts. No two classes every feel the same. Shoutout to Demi!

I came to Carol because my core was in great need of strengthening. Lying on my back with my legs…read morein table position, I couldn't do leg exercises and lift my head up at the same time. My neck wasn't strong enough! Over a period of time, I am amazed at the difference in my body. Not only does Carol watch your every movement, she pays attention to what you have to say about your physical issues of the week. She is most knowledgeable about how the body works and can break down the exercises to help heal your ailments. She is probably the best listener I've ever encountered and is very intuitive to your needs. I'm so happy that I've found Carol and am benefiting from her expertise!

Doing weekly pilates with Carol has been a mind and body expanding experience. I have never met…read moreanyone so well versed in the science of pilates and able to provide such a diverse offering of subtle adjustments and exercises custom suited to my needs. She's also a lot of fun and super supportive of body goals. I am amazed at her ability to assess what was going on with me, especially issues with balancing out strength and flexibility on my left vs. right sides. I always leave sessions with her feeling stronger and much more relaxed than when I came in. Sessions are never boring and Carol is willing to meet you at any level. She's in testament to the lifelong results pilates can give you, she looks amazing and has incredible posture and poise.

I ordered a recovery pillow from Liz in anticipation of surgery and I am SO glad that I did! This…read morepillow was a lifesaver, especially during car rides to and from appointments-- it protected me from any pain I would have experienced on uneven pavement, bumpy roads, and (relatively) sudden stops. I also loved snuggling with my pillow during recovery. It's the perfect texture and weight, and (although I didn't use it much) has a convenient pocket in the front for your phone, tablet, and lip balm (or whatever you want to keep close and easily accessible.) 10/10 would recommend! Thank you Liz!

If you're looking for a kind, gentle, welcoming yoga experience look no further- Liz is all these…read moreand more! Liz's class is LGBTQ affirming and she has gone above and beyond to create a welcoming space for gender diverse people. Taking class from Liz is like a warm hug, Liz's gentle voice will put you at ease and her simple, loving cues will smoothly guide you through a beautiful movement practice. I can't recommend Liz's classes highly enough- as a yoga teacher myself, I'm extremely picky about who I take class from- I'll take class from Liz anytime I can!