All I have to say is.. I'm a Pilates girly now…read more I am writing this review as someone who is in to fitness and trying out new workouts, but never before tried Pilates. I found Village Pilates on ClassPass and booked the "beginner mat" class the night before. Getting there- There is meter parking right in front of the studio and you ring the doorbell for an instructor to let you in. As a first timer, they asked me to fill out a waiver upon walking inside. They ask for some generic information like birthdate and home address, but they also have a space where you can notify them of any injuries or health needs that should be known before taking the class. When I wrote that I had scoliosis, Len checked in with me and said I should let him know if I feel any pain during class so that he can provide me a modification. The experience- I was pleasantly surprised by my ability to follow the instructors sequence and pacing. "Len" was the instructor for the beginner mat class. He was super patient and helpful in correcting any errors in my form in a kind and respectful way. Overall a great experience and I can't wait to go back!

Love it. I've had 4 private lessons with Royal recently and she is such a patient and mindful…read moreteacher. I'm so glad I found this gem and look forward to being there more!

Kari's exceptional knowledge of pilates techniques allows her to customize her program to a wide…read morerange of individuals and groups. But that is not the most impressive thing about Kari. Her passion and dedication to teaching is unparalleled. She listens to her students to determine which style they are drawn to and what kind of path they. want to follow. She challenges her students while making it fun. This unwavering commitment to her craft inspires her students to reach their maximum potential.

My very first experence with Pilates was a session with Kari . She is high energy and fun- but it's…read moreher knowledge and expertise that truely separates her from the rest. She takes the time to guide you thru the movements in perfect form-which provides optimal results for her students. She doesn't just know Pilates, she incorporates her knowledge of anatomy, physiology, reiki, kenesiology, posture/gate , etc. to provide a totally transformational experience. She has been studying Ramona Pilates (pure pilates) for over a decade and when you have a session with her you can tell that she truely has passion for her craft and the well being of her clients. I can't say enough good things about her as a person and a Pilates Instructor.

Consistently great workouts, classes that push me ,some more than others, never the same, I love…read morethe variety. I really feel that the instructors take pride of being certified and have earned the privilege to lead a class. My favorite is cardio sculpt, with upbeat music ( Dance Club style DJ) , and pure positive energy. Thumbs up to DJ, and instructor Greta L. The studio is clean and has a friendly front desk staff that check you in, or leave it up to you if you have type "A" personality. It's been over two months , over 50 classes later, and this review is way over due. I would give it 10 stars if Yelp would allow it. I used Pilates as the physical therapy for a stress fracture and a long healing curve. Fortunately the class structure is designed with foot and ankle work in every workout and stretching, activation of core, and deep stretching. This has been the key to strengthen me. I have used this training to finish a Triathlon this past weekend. Pain free and with a new personal best. I encourage anyone to try it, commit and feel it on your own.

My friends and family were so excited to come to an intro class scheduled for May 3rd at Noon…read more Unfortunately, there were "issues" with scheduling and some reservations were canceled, after they were confirmed. We sorted it out, or so we thought. Last week, additional confirmation texts and calls were sent by your team members, when we were ALL already confirmed for our class. Today, we were informed that we were all being canceled because they want to reserve the class for those who, "actually want to sign up". We signed up for the FREE intro class back in March! We wanted to give it a try and then sign up if we liked it. We were never given that chance. I believe we were judged based on our names at registration. We've had issues since. It's Otherwise, why cancel? If there's only 12 spots why allow 23 to register? I'm disappointed and disgusted in the way this was handled. I'll never support this location. So glad, I never paid my hard earned money to attend a class.

Really liked this gym - till it became too much…read more The community - Best part of the gym Some of the staff - Cool people Equipment - gets the job done. But, 2 of those things (community and staff) can only get you so far when you're paying a ton of money. Since I've been going to FFC (about 7 years total?) and starting at Elmhurst, it was pretty good. The cost, from the beginning has been high - but, what you get in return is less of a crowd. With that being said, FFC Oak Park has hit me with a monthly increase per year since I've been there and I don't think I can do it much longer. It's unfortunate because its a decent gym but, I've never been to a gym ( and I've been to quite a few ) where the monthly payment has increased yearly.

Absolute joke of a customer service experience. I went in today with an issue regarding the guest…read morepass and received no explanation, just a rude manager who wouldn't even look me in the eye or explain what was going on. We were brushed off as if we aren't paying thousands of dollars every year. And if you ever have an issue that needs to be resolved, don't expect them to get back to you. I went in with a billing problem and spoke to three different people who all said they would follow up, none of them ever did. When I finally brought it up with the manager, he tried to turn it back on me and offered absolutely no help.

Dr. Cameron Green is THE BEST. I went in with ankle and knee issues and bone spurs in both heels…read more B-Health was recommended to me by my podiatrist and Dr. Green did a comprehensive review of my history and we started weekly visits with home exercises. Improvement was pretty immediate and ongoing during the period of weekly visits and I am still going strong. Dr. Green listens and explains in detail and is completely focused on working with you, the patient, during your visit. Sadly, this had not been my experience with other PT providers. I highly recommend Dr. Green and will only go back to B-Health. The administration of the office is very efficient and smooth as well.

I have been meaning to write this review for Dr. Morgan for three months after about 5-6 physical…read moretherapy sessions. However, because of this delay, I am happy to share that I am STILL pain free! I have been in and out of PT for various injuries and aches for over 15 years with very little success. I always feel better after about 12-15 sessions, but then find myself a month later with the same pain. Dr. Morgan's approach was so different from my previous experiences. She was able to diagnose what was causing my lower back pain after the first session. She felt confident that I would only need a few sessions with her. I did NOT believe it, but my pain dissipated so quickly! Dr. Morgan is a believer that everything in our body is connected. This was important because it helped uncover other areas of weakness that contributed to my back pain. We worked on proper technique and she actually taught me HOW to engage my core. I feel like this is something that I always hear, but did not know how to do properly. I was relying on my back too much and this led to intense pain. While working on engaging my core to take pressure off my back, Dr. Morgan discovered how weak my right leg and glute were from a previous knee injury. This was also a contributing factor to me relying on my back for assistance. Because Dr. Morgan looks at the body as a whole, she developed exercises that addressed both issues. The exercises were tailored for my individual body and pain/areas of weakness. As a result, I now only need to do a couple of them a few days a week to maintain my pain free back. In addition, Dr. Morgan taught me how to incorporate proper technique into my regular work outs so the maintenance has been easy. I can't believe this happened so quickly! I am building strength in my right leg and that has been easing the knee pain and most definitely keeping my back healthy. I am feeling so many benefits besides just the original issue. I have not been this pain free in over a decade! I am so happy I had the privilege to work with this talented physical therapist and will be a devoted patient to her when/if other pain arises. Finally, just an added bonus, Dr. Morgan is a really interesting person and I enjoyed our chats as she educated me on MY body and taught me how to use it in a way that would prevent pain. Health is everything so I had to share my experience. I hope you will go see her. It's life changing! Last note...Sam will make scheduling VERY easy for you! You won't find a better place!

I started going to Stephanie's Pilates studio in October 2013. She introduced me to Pilates with a…read moreprivate session first and then I started going to the Wednesday matt class. The class is great and Stephanie is a very good trainer. She is very patient and aslo can relate to her clients. I have back problems and am doing pilates to build my core and ease my pain. I became addicted. The price for a class is reasonable, location is great and there is always parking available. Highly recommended!

This studio has ample classic Pilates classes, however the construction and now lack of parking…read morehave made it impossible to get to. Not to mention their prices are sky high now. If you don't live within walking distance or have a huge gym budget look elsewhere.

The perfect beginners class to Pilates!!! I signed up on ClassPass and took the Launch class- Intro…read moreto Pilates. I walked in expecting to learn the basics of Pilates form as well as learning the basics of the reformer. The instructor Aileen provided the basics and a whole lot more!! Not only did we go through the basics of Pilates, including breath work, pelvic positioning, and technique, but we learned so much about the history of Pilates. While we performed basic movements the reformer, Aileen went into great detail about where Pilates originated during the war and how it became to be the widely loved practice it is today. This was definitely a beginners class so I wouldn't recommend if you're already experienced with the various pieces of equipment including the reformer and the chair.

Had a great experience here. Unfortunately three months into me coming consistently they raised…read moretheir prices. I would have loved to continue here but my budget is tight and I cannot afford even the smallest price hikes. I do understand that prices rise for good reasons and they did let me know prior to raising the price but for me the price was not justified.

I stood outside waiting for someone to answer the door for class for several minutes. Only to come…read morein to say that my spot was taken and I can reschedule. How when no one will answer the phone? Very rude. Waste of time.

This is the first workout I have been able to stay with so far.... Just about to hit 3 months. My…read morefirst class was January 16th and I just completed my 46th class! The instructor's make the classes interesting and always let you know how to modify as needed. The other students are friendly and helpful. It's not as intimidating like other exercise workouts can be.

I'm completely new to Pilates and was very nervous about my intro class. Turns out, there was…read morenothing to worry about. The staff members at Club Pilates in La Grange are very kind and informative. They're patient and will gently correct any issues you may have with your form during your class. The atmosphere is very calm and relaxing. I would highly recommend this location.